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Sasha struggles with depression, and it makes her feel like she's not good enough for the "together" guy she's dating.   Dr. Laura: "Focus on being the best version of yourself."

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Britney is engaged to a good man who is willing to help raise his ex's child, but she's not sure she can handle the responsibility of parenting someone else's son.   Dr. Laura: "It's...

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When I was 28, I met a teacher and fell hard for him. He was fun, loving, affectionate, and everything I wanted. After three months of dating, I started learning things about him that...

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65-year-old Jennifer's boyfriend broke up with her because she focuses too much on her family members and not enough on him.   Dr. Laura: "Family needs should be met in ways that don't...

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17-year-old Hampton is upset that his girlfriend treats him carelessly even though they're having a sexual relationship.   Dr. Laura: "Sex without maturity can be traumatizing."

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  I’m 24 years old and always wondered why some women who called you would shack up with men, bring two or three innocent children into the world, and then wonder why the men ended up...

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Samantha has only seen her boyfriend six times in the past year, and she's wondering if it's a good idea to move overseas to be closer to him.   Dr. Laura: "Build a relationship properly...

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Kevin fears intimacy and believes that there's no need for him to seek a romantic relationship.   Dr. Laura: "Hiding from love will lead to loneliness, sadness and emptiness."

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Julius had a chaotic childhood and, as an adult, has a tendency to date troubled women including the single mom he is thinking about marrying.   Dr. Laura: "Don't put a child into the...

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I’ve been a listener since the 90s when I was in college hearing your show every day. When I was finishing graduate school, I dated a man whom I adored. He had everything I thought I...

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Brooke's manipulative ex-boyfriend has resorted to texting Brooke's mother as a way to stay in touch with her.   Dr. Laura: "Insecure men who act like this often become dangerous."

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I have been happily married for over 25 years, and I owe it all to my dear father. He did not approve of any of the boyfriends I had when I started dating. He didn’t have to tell me...

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When I was younger, instead of the online dating scene, we had the “bar scene.” I remember each birthday that I was single, from age 26 to 30. I tried meeting guys at the bar, but I...

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19-year-old Sophie is heartsick while her boyfriend is on his mission trip.   Dr. Laura: "You're so lucky to have somebody to miss!"

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Linda started dating her boyfriend four months after his wife died. Now he has proposed, and friends are warning her not to move forward with marriage.   Dr. Laura: "He's desperate to...

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Linda's relationship with her boyfriend is at a standstill after he read a flirtatious text on her phone.   Dr. Laura: "Be careful not to lead someone on."

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Julie lacks confidence and feels like she doesn't fit in at work or in social circles.   Dr. Laura: "The best way to connect with others is to show an interest in them."

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Heather's mom raised her to believe that men were untrustworthy, and now she has serious relationship fears.   Dr. Laura: "You are in control and totally in charge of yourself."

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20-year-old Jack is hurt and not sure how to act around the girlfriend who just broke up with him.   Dr. Laura: "Finding 'the one' is worth any pain in the journey."

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I teach high school in California, and my wife and I have two daughters. Fifteen years ago, when our daughters were in high school, my younger daughter had been dating a young man for a...

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Before meeting my husband, I had a slew of unsuccessful relationships. I was doing everything wrong. After another dumb relationship, I changed my ways and became unapologetic about...

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Chivalry is an important quality of a man’s behavior because it lets you know about his character patience, caring, and point of view. Here’s what true chivalry looks like:

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At 48 years old, I recently started dating again after ending a long-term relationship that was going nowhere. I met a man who I really liked. We “clicked” on all cylinders. On the...

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18-year-old Katelyn’s boyfriend is considering switching colleges to attend school with her.   Dr. Laura: "The choice you make in a man at 18 will differ from the choice you make in your...

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This week we're listening to the Top Call of the Day episodes of All-Time!! Jessica is dating an actor nearly a decade older than her who’s had many past relationships.   Dr. Laura: ...

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Mo’s boyfriend lost a colleague to suicide and now converses with his dead friend’s girlfriend about his suffering.   Dr. Laura: "You’ll have to endure that they may become an item." 

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Molly’s older boyfriend of one year gets angry when he’s not the priority in her life.   Dr. Laura: "Is he a man that Dr. Laura would date?!" 

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Dolo can’t put her finger on why she’s troubled with discomfort over the man she’s dating and sleeping with.   Dr. Laura: "Knead the dough to make the bread. You just want it to be bread.

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Brianne is dating a man whose prior marriage ended. However, his mother continues to display pictures of his ex-wife around her home.   Dr. Laura: "She is not supposed to erase her...

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Gianna suffers from genital herpes and doesn't know when it's best to share this sensitive information.   Dr. Laura: "If he's emotionally invested in you then that's the time to tell...

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In the conclusion to this 2-part episode, Andrew discovers why he hasn't been able to find love and satisfaction in his life.   Dr. Laura: "You need to find a nice girl who knows how to...

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Andrew's friends are engaged to be married and he considers himself to be the "odd man out."   Dr. Laura: "Why are you resisting the next step in your life?"

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I am just about to turn 50, and for the first time in my life have a wonderful man whom I plan to marry. I was engaged in my 20's, but before I had a chance to marry him, my mom was...

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Confident is the best word to describe how I felt when my husband proposed marriage. As an observant Jew, my husband (then my date) and I only talked and laughed.  We found out we...

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Jessica is dating an actor nearly a decade older than her who’s had many past relationships.    Dr. Laura: "Make decisions on what you KNOW and not a FEELING." 

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While hunkered down under quarantine states away from each other, Johnny’s girlfriend is expressing her lack of trust and insecurities. With tough times underway, what should he say to...

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Earlier this year, I ended a relationship that looked fabulous on paper, but, was a disaster.  I am in my 50s and divorced for several years.