10 STUPID THINGS

22-year-old Connor is at a loss for direction now that his girlfriend of the past 5 years has moved away.   💡Dr. Laura: "You're just at the beginning of figuring out who you are and where...

10 STUPID THINGS

Karen is a 56-year-old woman who is still listening to her mother's advice and questions her own ability to make decisions.   💡Dr. Laura: "Doubting yourself gives other people power over...

10 STUPID THINGS

21-year-old Cameron and his girlfriend have agreed to take some time apart, but Cameron is having a hard time with the separation.   💡Dr. Laura: "Romantic relationships you have early in...

10 STUPID THINGS

Lizette broke up with her shack-up honey for several reasons, and now he's trying to convince her to come back.   Dr. Laura: "Once you've made a wise decision, be strong enough to stick...

10 STUPID THINGS

Sara is ashamed to admit that, for most of her 56 years, she has done several of the 10 stupid things Dr. Laura warns women against.   Dr. Laura: "The easiest way to hide from being...

10 STUPID THINGS

Melanie is distraught that her fiancé cancelled their wedding plans, even though he was showing signs of not being good marriage material himself.   Dr. Laura: "Be grateful that you dodged...

10 STUPID THINGS

Amaya says she's ready to “right the ship” after doing several of the 10 stupid things Dr. Laura warned would mess up her life.   Dr. Laura: "Make guiding your girls into adulthood the...

10 STUPID THINGS

Stella wonders how she got herself into the position of spending more than 9 years of her life with a married man with no plans to divorce.   Dr. Laura: "Settling for a married man is your...

10 STUPID THINGS

Angel says he believes that the sense of abandonment he felt as a child caused him to try to control the women in his life until they eventually left him.   Dr. Laura: "With hard work, you...

10 STUPID THINGS

In response to Dr. Laura's question to men about whether they are idiots to get married, Jared says he is grateful for his 22-year marriage and believes he and his wife have both sacrificed...

10 STUPID THINGS

Lindsey says she's frequently asked why she hasn't settled down and would like Dr. Laura's help with a reply.   Dr. Laura: "Be truthful about why you're not ready for such an important...

10 STUPID THINGS

Brittany says she has always disliked the way she looks and wishes she could feel better about herself.   Dr. Laura: "You'll always be better than some and not as good as others."

10 STUPID THINGS

At age 70, Debbie says she's tired of worrying whether people like her and adapting her behavior to suit what she thinks others expect.   Dr. Laura: "Start being yourself and never forget...

10 STUPID THINGS

I heard a call on your program from a young woman who wanted to know if she should wait until she knew her boyfriend better before having sex with him. I have only one answer: NOT THIS...

10 STUPID THINGS

18-year-old Lucy says she's becoming more distrustful and a little paranoid since she has gone to college and started dating.   Dr. Laura: "Let the good values you were raised with guide...

10 STUPID THINGS

Gerald is 27-years-old and thinking of moving in with his girlfriend, but is unsure if this is right to do.   Dr. Laura: "Don't rob yourself of a blessed memory by shacking up instead of...

10 STUPID THINGS

Hayley is a college sophomore with a long-distance boyfriend, and she's starting to realize that she's not fully enjoying life as a co-ed.   Dr. Laura: "Live in the moment."

10 STUPID THINGS

Theo admits that he withholds affection from his girlfriend and treats her in un-loving ways even though he claims to have found something special in her.   Dr. Laura: "Hug your mom and...

10 STUPID THINGS

Lewis isn't sure that he wants to marry his girlfriend of 9 years.   Dr. Laura: "It's selfish to continue a relationship that you know isn't headed for marriage."

10 STUPID THINGS

Vanessa's last two boyfriends have complained that she puts too much pressure on them sexually and she knows she might have a sex-related problem.   Dr. Laura: "Physical attention won't...

10 STUPID THINGS

Julia doesn't know if she's capable of changing her wimpy behavior and growing into the more confident person she'd like to be.   Dr. Laura: "Be yourself even if it risks disappointing...

10 STUPID THINGS

Linda doesn't understand why she's choosing to live an unhappy life with a jerk of a husband.   Dr. Laura: "The most “stupid” thing a person can do is continue to repeat their “stupid”...

10 STUPID THINGS

Shannon says she earned the guilt she feels but isn't sure how long she should be contrite after trying to make amends.   Dr. Laura: "Only good people feel true guilt."

10 STUPID THINGS

Mark has been in a relationship with a drunk for the past 12 years, and he's looking for advice on how to move on.   Dr. Laura: "If you want a change for the better, you must be willing to...

10 STUPID THINGS

Rosalinda is a divorced mom who's dating a man with four kids, and Dr. Laura helps her realize the huge mistake she's making by letting a guy take time and energy away from Rosalinda's own...

10 STUPID THINGS

Francis has a bad track records when it comes to marriage, and he's wondering if he can fix his ability to choose the right woman, or if he should just focus on his children.   Dr. Laura: ...

10 STUPID THINGS

Alvin is going through another divorce after having rushed into marriage to avoid being single.   Dr. Laura: "Don't eat the poison just because you're hungry." 

10 STUPID THINGS

Emily shares how her mom was terrible at choosing men until she found Dr. Laura and they started listening together ...     Dr. Laura: "I make decisions based on fact, not feelings."

10 STUPID THINGS

Brent has started dating again after a failed 20-year marriage, and he's worried that he doesn't know how to find “Ms. Right.”   Dr. Laura: "Finding “the one” is easier once you know what...

10 STUPID THINGS

Laura made a poor choice in a man and would like to make sure she doesn't ever go back to the relationship.   Dr. Laura: "Let intellect, not emotion, influence your decisions."

10 STUPID THINGS

21-year-old Nick feels depressed since dealing with his mom's substance abuse issues and his father's health issues.   Dr. Laura: "Let go of yesterday. Don't try to control tomorrow. Enjoy...

10 STUPID THINGS

Linda is in her 60s and says her fear of making mistakes has prevented her from enjoying life.   Dr. Laura: "Fix your mistakes and move forward. "

10 STUPID THINGS

Anthony is trying to get closer to his girlfriend's parents, but they don't seem interested in getting to know him.   Dr. Laura: "Don't underestimate the significance of extended family in...

10 STUPID THINGS

Michael has lost direction and enthusiasm for life since his marriage ended 10 years ago.   Dr. Laura: "When life doesn't go according to plan, get a new plan."

10 STUPID THINGS

Jackie knows her mom and Dr. Laura's opinion on shacking up, but she wants to do it anyway.   Dr. Laura: "Understand the ripple effects of your decision."

10 STUPID THINGS

Elizabeth's husband has recently stopped drinking after being an alcoholic for 11 years, but she feels like it's still time to leave him.   Dr. Laura: "The personality of an alcoholic...

10 STUPID THINGS

Kendall is 36 and finally ready to “find a nice guy,” but her past is interfering with her ability to be open and vulnerable in relationships.   Dr. Laura: "It can be difficult to give up...

10 STUPID THINGS

I was “shacking up” with my boyfriend for over two years. I always felt it wasn’t right, but I did it anyway. Then I found your book “Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives" and...

10 STUPID THINGS

Sarah is second-guessing her decision to break up with her boyfriend.   Dr. Laura: "Don't let your emotions undermine intelligent decisions."

10 STUPID THINGS

Annika thinks she knows what she'd like to do with her life, but she gets overwhelmed when she considers of all of her options.   Dr. Laura: "The first step to better self-discipline is to...

10 STUPID THINGS

16-year-old Jackie was caught talking about sex with a teenage boy.   Dr. Laura: "Find healthy ways to fulfill your need for fun and attention."

10 STUPID THINGS

Even though she knows the guy she's shacking up with isn't interested in marriage, Kanika isn't sure she's ready to move on and be alone.   Dr. Laura: "Fill your life with quality people...

10 STUPID THINGS

JP wants to know if he's crazy to keep pursuing a relationship with a woman who is dating a married man.   Dr. Laura: "What does it say about you to date such a low-quality woman?"

10 STUPID THINGS

Julianna gets frustrated and upset when she doesn't perform up to her own expectations.   Dr. Laura: "Growing up without a loving mom can cause kids to be overly self-critical."

10 STUPID THINGS

23-year-old Megan believes she could accomplish more if she would stop making men the focus of her life.   Dr. Laura: "If you want to think well of yourself, do something that gives your...

10 STUPID THINGS

Bobby married and had a baby with a man she dated for only two months, and now he has become physically abusive.   Dr. Laura: "You cannot raise a child in an abusive situation."

10 STUPID THINGS

Azade's boyfriend of one year has given her an ultimatum that she doesn't want to accept.   Dr. Laura: "You each have the right to decide what you want in a relationship."

10 STUPID THINGS

30-year-old Mary is unmarried, feeling lonely because of the pandemic and is panicking that she will be single forever.   Dr. Laura: "Humans aren't meant to be alone so it's important for...

10 STUPID THINGS

19-year-old Phillip feels burned by a long-distance relationship and is down on dating now.   Dr. Laura: "To date properly, you need to be in the same town and experience real life...

10 STUPID THINGS

Corinne isn't happy that her boyfriend doesn't hold her hand, falls asleep when they watch movies together and basically shows little interest in being with her, but she continues to date...

10 STUPID THINGS

Finding a guy to be your boyfriend is easy - just go to any bar. What's more difficult is finding a man who deserves to be your prince. EVERY woman wants a prince. That doesn't mean you...