Marriage

Chase's wife's interest in sex has begun to dwindle during menopause, and he's starting to fantasize about other women.   💡Dr. Laura: "Share your insecurities with your wife."

Parenting

Lizbell knows that she has to stop helping her adult son financially, but it breaks her heart to think of him suffering.   💡Dr. Laura: "Good parenting can be painful."

Marriage

Last year, when the withdrawal from Afghanistan was going on, I went to work daily and thought of nothing else. Anger turned to sadness the day thirteen service members were killed. I got...

Family

Adam doesn't like how he is moved to tears whenever he sees examples of the loving relationships he has always longed for.   💡Dr. Laura: "It's OK to be moved by your emotions."

Marriage

Happiness is the ultimate privilege. Some believe they’re entitled to be happy, no matter who or what they mess up on their journey. Lesli Doares addresses this belief in her article “Bad...

stay-at-home mom

I sent my youngest child off to kindergarten last month. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the past 17 years, and I’ve been reflecting on this pivotal moment. I wanted to share with you...

grandparents

Should Cindy confront her parents for feeding their great-grandchildren sugary snacks and telling them to hide it from their parents?   💡Dr. Laura: "No one is allowed to undermine the...

Confrontation

Karen's continued anger over her mother's infidelity is preventing them from having a decent relationship.   💡Dr. Laura: "Being resentful adds no value to your life."

Family

Oneda wonders if it's wrong for her to feel so ambivalent about the impending death of her abusive, mentally ill mother.   💡Dr. Laura: "It's difficult to be a good daughter to a bad...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Vanessa is working hard to quit smoking, but she wishes it wasn't so difficult.   💡Dr. Laura: "There's no triumph if there's no struggle."

Parenting

I recently heard you give some great advice to a mom of two toddlers who were “pecking” at her. You suggested that when that happened, turn on a fun song and just start dancing.   I have a...

Family

Keesha invited her loser brother to live with her, but the arrangement is making her pretty unhappy.   💡Dr. Laura: "You'll be better off when you start putting more thought into important...

stay-at-home mom

A good friend of mine is sad her oldest child is headed off to college. She cries every day at the thought of being without her daughter and is having a hard time keeping herself together....

Dating

Although Lindsey would like her boyfriend to ask her family for her hand in marriage, she doesn't want to dictate to him how to propose.   💡Dr. Laura: "It's important for someone to let...

Marriage

I started listening to your show two months ago. I’m 53 and my husband is 54. We’ve been married for 19 years and have no children. Your book, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage, has...

Marriage

Whenever she's away from her husband and young child, Liana feels a sense of dread and anxiety.   💡Dr. Laura: "Let your husband share your burdens."

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Jean panics, cries and can't eat when she travels the world with her husband, and she'd like Dr. Laura's help to overcome this phobia.   💡Dr. Laura: "Hypnotherapy is a powerful way to gain...

Inspiration

For years, my parents and I have loved to take a two-hour drive to Portland to see the season of Broadway shows that tour there every year. Our tradition was to listen to your show up and...

Confrontation

Megan's father died last week, and she's angry that her mother couldn't give him CPR, which might have saved him.   💡Dr. Laura: "Let your sadness motivate you to be more prepared for...

Parenting

Miriam is struggling as the mom of a 5-year-old and attributes her parenting challenges to her ADHD.   💡Dr. Laura: "You'll be a better mother when you stop viewing yourself as broken."

Family

Melissa wonders how she can find peace with her decision to place her father in a retirement home.   💡Dr. Laura: "Sometimes the best we can do is accept the sadness of a situation."

childhood

7-year-old Merril screams when she doesn't get her way, and she and her mom would like Dr. Laura's help with taming her temper.   💡Dr. Laura: "There are more effective ways to get what you...

Parenting

Laurie and her son are estranged since she told him she doesn't like how his fiancé and her mother to boss him around.   💡Dr. Laura: "You trained your son to rely on others to tell him...

GRIEF

Steve thinks the way he dwells on his childhood memories of deceased relatives is unhealthy and is preventing him from living in the present.   💡Dr. Laura: "It's your turn to create...

Do The Right Thing

A while ago, I heard you say something to the effect of “I am so tired of women in America dating just anyone instead of choosing. You have the freedom to choose. Stop settling for whoever...

In-Laws

Shae's wife has finally had enough of his father's bad behavior, and the couple needs Dr. Laura's help with how to proceed.   💡Dr. Laura: "Protect your family from the behaviors you were...

Inspiration

I met my husband when we were 17,  just one week before I was struck by a car, sustaining horrible injuries. He visited me in the hospital without fail every other day for three weeks,...

Family

Jim says his family is being torn apart by his son who berates and antagonizes anyone who doesn't agree with him politically.   💡Dr. Laura: "Do not tolerate thoughtless, direct aggression."

Family

Melinda would like to move on from the angry feelings she has toward her parents for the ways they have disappointed her.   💡Dr. Laura: "Sometimes the biggest growth comes when we give up...

P.C.F.H. / Marriage 101

While on a week-long business trip with two female co-workers earlier this year, we listened to several hours of your program when we were in the car. My two co-workers were not very...

Marriage

Katie has been married for only 6 months and worries that she's not giving her husband the respect and attention that he gives to her.   💡Dr. Laura: "Let your actions illustrate your love...

Parenting

I've been working on learning very sophisticated techniques for making resin jewelry. This morning, I finished a piece for the first time that feels 95 percent perfect! It may be early,...

Marriage

I have been listening to your program for at least 30 years, and it still amazes me that women have to be told how to treat their spouses. My husband and I have been married for almost 40...

Dating

15-year-old Tanner wants to hang out with girls unsupervised, but his mother refuses to give him that freedom.   💡Dr. Laura: "Your mom's job is to help you learn to respect females and...

Confrontation

Amy is annoyed that her mother continues a close relationship with her ex-husband even though Amy has moved on and gotten remarried.   💡Dr. Laura: ""Fugget about it" and them!"

Marriage

Jennifer loves her husband and their life together but is unhappy that they never have sex due to his weight issues.   💡Dr. Laura: "It's harder to live without love and companionship than...

Career

Renee's husband encouraged her to pursue her dream job, but now he's pressuring her to reject the job offer.   💡Dr. Laura: "You have to decide if his pattern of controlling behavior is...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Julie thanks Dr. Laura for the weight loss advice that has helped her whole family get healthier.   💡Dr. Laura: "Positive change is within your control."

Parenting

My wise older brother once told me that if I didn’t like the same music as the person I was dating, then I should break up with them. While that seemed superficial at the time, many years...

Relationships

Carrie's relationship with her alcoholic girlfriend is over, but the worry she feels and thoughts of saving her continues.   💡Dr. Laura: "Holding on to unhealthy relationships helps you...

Do The Right Thing

My parents live by your morals and values, and I used to despise them for it. I always knew better, of course. I thought about shacking up with a boyfriend when I was 17. My parents said...

GRIEF

Trish has spent her life relying on the input of her mother and husband and, now that they have died, she's not sure how to trust her own judgement.   💡Dr. Laura: "No person has all the...

Marriage

Karen's husband is a hoarder and a hypochondriac who can't hold a job and she's frustrated that hasn't been able to help him get better.   💡Dr. Laura: "Unravel this unhealthy dependency...

Inspiration

I’m a family therapist and a child advocate at heart. Your wisdom has not only impressed me personally but has guided and tremendously influenced my work. I’d like to share with you a...

grandparents

Amanda is upset with herself for standing by her grandmother who did nothing to prevent her husband from molesting several family members.   💡Dr. Laura: "Some people will sacrifice their...

Parenting

I called you and asked you whether I should let my daughter quit riding horses competitively. I told you several times how “talented” she was. You shocked me when you said that just...

Parenting

Teresa discovered drug paraphernalia in her daughter's room, and she'd like Dr. Laura's help with how to confront her before she leaves for college.   💡Dr. Laura: "Regular drug testing is...

Friendship

Violet and her friend were caught sneaking around with boys and her friend blamed the whole thing on Violet.   💡Dr. Laura: "Work on becoming the kind of girl who attracts higher caliber...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Liz is dealing pretty well with a multitude of health issues, but she'd like to get an even better handle on her emotions and stop feeling sorry for herself.   💡Dr. Laura: "Give yourself...

Marriage

Andrew is a recovering addict who is sorry about touching his stepdaughter inappropriately and wants to know how to proceed from here.   💡Dr. Laura: "Any action that doesn't put the...

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Vanessa dislikes a certain personality trait that she inherited from her mother and wants to make a change for the better.   💡Dr. Laura: "You're an adult who doesn't have to live in fear...