Marriage 101

I have three kids and am my husband's girlfriend. We have a terrific marriage that is built on love, trust, commitment, and friendship with a good dose of passion as well!

Marriage 101

You have been a part of my family's life for a long time. I'm a better wife and better mom to our son who is 23 years old because of you. 

Marriage 101

In response to a question Dr. Laura proposed, Crystal shares the many reasons why she doesn’t deserve her husband.   Dr. Laura: "He hasn't failed all the testing you've done...so now...

Marriage 101

I've been married for 23 years and my husband and I have a 16-year-old daughter.

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When you would give callers “ assignments” and ask them to follow up with you later, I did whatever you assigned to those callers!  And I learned a lot about myself from refraining,...

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Six months ago Patty was frustrated by her husband’s frequent visits to the bar…that was until the pandemic unfolded and she made a change!   Dr. Laura: "Look in the mirror and take a...

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Michelle updates Dr. Laura on the advice she was given to either find a “hobby” or “divorce” ... hear her decision!!   Dr. Laura: "You kicked me in the ass and I got new attitude." 

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I am 45 years old, have been menopausal a few years, am still in good shape, and am so fortunate to have a man who loves and appreciates me for exactly who and what I am. He tells me...

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Here is a list of ways I keep the sizzle in my marriage:

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My husband and I have been married for 11 years, and we have 2 boys.  When they were young, our sex life was practically non-existent, which was a major change from before we had...

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Teresa calls into the program to share how she’s kept her marriage happy while under quarantine.   Dr. Laura: "Kiss and make up!" 

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Lydia shares what else her husband would bring her if swimming through “shark-infested waters” …    Dr. Laura: "This is what happens when you choose the right man." 

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Carol’s husband has become withdrawn and is communicating with an ex-girlfriend. Carol knows he’s doing this because of the arguments between them.   Dr. Laura: "How does a nice woman...

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Within the past year, I discovered your " Call of the Day" podcast and now listen to it regularly.  You've helped me tremendously over the last six months.  I'm newly married and always...

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Michelle shares how Dr. Laura saved her marriage by putting her own problems in the past and becoming accountable for her actions.   Dr. Laura: "We women DO have the benevolent power in...

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For years, I've heard you talking about your book, " The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands," yet I never purchased it, because I believed I was taking great care of my husband.  I'm...

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My mom's been an alcoholic for 30 years and is 3 times divorced. My family has a history of women putting men down and divorcing them if they (the men) refuse to be abused or berated. ...

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Rebecca is facing divorce as her husband has expressed that he’s sick of her consistent bad attitude.   Dr. Laura: "It is being a mommy and her husband's woman that makes a house a home."

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My wife is wonderful in most respects, and I thank God for her. One habit of hers which turns me off, however, is her reflexive disagreement with things I say. She begins her responses...

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It's my birthday this week, and as I reflect on those years while in quarantine, across from me sits my husband, who is the same age. 

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Recently, I heard you speak with a woman about " loving her husband" as a VERB.  How spot on you were!  I wake up every morning and think how I can make my husband's life happier,...

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Tracy was going to leave her husband, who has suffered from depression, until she heard the words of Dr. Laura!!   Dr. Laura: "Instead of being mad...give him a hug." 

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Dr. Laura, I tell men and women that, of all the women who post their opinions about how men think, you, Dr. Laura, are light years ahead of your competition. I came across an old blog...

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Noelle shared Dr. Laura’s classic advice “show your boobs to end an argument” with her church group! THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!!   Dr. Laura: "A religious study group repeated my "flash your...

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I read " The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" about six years ago. I was a good wife, I believed in the division of labor, and enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. 

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Longtime listener Kristy shares how Dr. Laura’s message to women has helped in her own marriage.   Dr. Laura: "Understanding the past can help you respect your present." 

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I've been listening since a very young age.  I'm 34 now, and I've finally taken your dating advice and found an incredible man.

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Last year, you had a caller whose husband left early and came home late, and he didn't feel appreciated because she was usually asleep when he saw her!  I thought about my husband.

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During the season of Lent, I used to give up things as a sacrifice, but it was usually chocolate, coffee or dessert.  This year, I tried something new, based on your book “ The Proper...

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My husband usually has an hour or more commute each way for work.  Most nights, when he comes home, he's tired, so we only have a few hours before it's time to go to sleep. 

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The other night, my husband and I were relaxing on the couch. I was surfing on Pinterest and came across this quote posted by another woman: