Confrontation

Even though Ivonne is married with a baby, she is still extremely close to her mother, allowing her to visit for months at a time.   Dr. Laura: "You're a wife and mother now, not her...

Confrontation

I was recently inspired by your advice of hugging someone instead of arguing with them. My husband and I are both strong-willed and seem to find too many silly things to argue about, so...

Confrontation

25-year-old Chad is “dating” someone he has never met in person, and he'd like Dr. Laura's opinion on whether the relationship can work.   Dr. Laura: "Long distance relationships are...

Confrontation

Cholly's older brother likes to pick on him, and Cholly wants Dr. Laura's advice on how to handle him.   Dr. Laura: "Take him by surprise with a, 'thanks for noticing me!' comment."

Confrontation

Avery's 17-year-old brother hates the way she treats their parents and is mean to her as a result.   Dr. Laura: "The good thing about knowing you're the problem is that you have the...

Confrontation

Before my husband passed away, someone asked him why, after over 23 years of marriage, we had NO children. God never blessed us with a child. They went on to ask if we even liked...

Confrontation

Megan's sister is an addict with financial problems and has recently moved back in with her parents.   Dr. Laura: "You have to accept that this is their choice."

Confrontation

Mike is short and wants to know how to respond to people's rude comments about short men.   Dr. Laura: Reply with, “I'm not sure that was a thoughtful thing to say to me.”

Confrontation

Leeanne's mom died recently, and she is angry that her aunts didn't attend the service even though COVID safety precautions were taken.   Dr. Laura: "A person can grieve profoundly...

Confrontation

I’m 58-years-old and have always had problems with my father. While other kids learned to throw a baseball and use a glove, I learned how to properly dust with Pledge and vacuum...

Confrontation

Jen's mom told her she should “honor thy father and mother” instead of listening to Dr. Laura.   Dr. Laura: "Honoring does not mean tolerating abuse."

Confrontation

Laura's brother confided in their father about his marital problems. Now their dad is mad that he has decided to reconcile.   Dr. Laura: "Misery loves company."

Confrontation

Carrie and her dad are fighting about politics, but her anger runs deeper.   Dr. Laura: "If you want a present-day relationship, don't bring up the past."

Confrontation

Alexandra's husband says she is too negative, and she'd really like to change.   Dr. Laura: "It's OK to be happy without being perfect."

Confrontation

This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Reid and his wife (who are Mormons) have decided to leave the church because they no longer believe.   Dr....

Confrontation

April’s daughter has been told she’s mentally ill. Now, she’s ceased speaking to her mom and dad after her grandparents have become involved.   Dr. Laura: "When grandparents step in to...

Confrontation

Chris thinks she’s having a hard time letting go of those who have done her wrong in life.  Is that truly the case?   Dr. Laura: "You stack up the hurts and embrace them as treasures." 

Confrontation

Kim shares how Dr. Laura’s advice helped her stop freezing up during moments of confrontation.    Dr. Laura: "How to have successful confrontation."