Marriage

My husband and I have two sons and we recently celebrated our 35th anniversary. We have a good marriage and worked hard to take care of each other and our family. We had planned a...

Marriage

Patsey is growing increasingly frustrated by her husband being unwilling to carry out the simplest of chores.   Dr. Laura: "Don't give up the good stuff." 

Marriage

Susan was embarrassed after her husband revealed to friends and family her poor choice to meet with an ex-boyfriend.   Dr. Laura: "Some actions are not forgivable." 

Marriage

Back before COVID-19, I hosted a bridal shower for a lovely young woman I have known for many years. She chose a wonderful young man and has made great choices in her life. The guests...

Marriage

Both of us were able to come to this realization because we did not touch each other at all while we were dating or engaged. I When SiriusXM was offering its free trial, I signed up so...

Marriage

Hi Dr. Laura, I am constantly amazed at how couples struggle in maintaining a loving relationship, yet one or both parties are always thinking of themselves rather than the spouse.  I...

Marriage

In a follow-up call to Dr. Laura, Catherine seeks help “retreading the tire” to keep the hurt and anger she has with her father’s new wife from impacting her own marriage.   Dr. Laura: "...

Marriage

Shakespeare couldn't come up with words to express how grateful I am for you.  Because of you, my three boys have a mom and a dad, still together, working to have a strong bond, and...

Marriage

Monica is upset that her semi-retired husband has been spending time and money at the local bar while she’s at work.   Dr. Laura: "I don't think I can trust my husband: It's not all...

Marriage

Brooke’s dream wedding has been put on hold due to the pandemic, but she’s considering a small ceremony and live streaming it to friends and family.   Dr. Laura: "Use your wedding vows...

Marriage

In this Call of the Day Classic episode, Cris's wife passed away a few years ago on Mother's Day. He finds it difficult to not cry seeing pictures of his wife around the house. But he...

Marriage

I've been happily married for 18 years, and I very much agree with what you have told several people about the importance of touch. 

Marriage

Shannon is in a second marriage where she’s encountering conflict between her husband and son.   Dr. Laura: "In a second marriage your obligation is still to protect your child." 

Marriage

Lisa and Tony’s therapist has suggested their marriage is more of an arrangement than anything else. Their effort to express more care for each other, however, hasn’t worked.   Dr. Laura:

Marriage

Augusta’s husband has voiced his unhappiness with his wife’s frequent on-again, off-again visits to her addict child.   Dr. Laura: "Come to me to get “Unwussified!!" 

Marriage

Jason’s wife is texting with a man at work because their communication has broken down.    Dr. Laura: "Tell her the truth and cry in each other's arms." 

Marriage

Mary recently lost her husband and questions if she “loved him enough.”   Dr. Laura: "You can't fix your grief with self-hate." 

Marriage

Marissa says she’s aware of the damage she’s causing her marriage by procrastinating. How can she learn to take 100 percent responsibility for her actions and end her poor behavior?     

Marriage

I have been married for 15 years.  To prevent my marriage from getting stale, even though we love each other, I always remember to consider him in everything I do (something I learned...

Marriage

I think I'm starting to get it.  My husband and I are 25 years old and have been married for almost two years, with a four-month-old daughter.  He works as a police officer and I stay...

Marriage

Dr. Laura, I married my best friend 24 years ago, but I should not have. I've heard several callers ask if they should marry a wonderful man who they love, but are not attracted to;...