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Making Connection
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on December 8, 2008
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I have a question that I think someone out there might be able to relate to. We moved here several months ago from out of state, and I have not been able to make frie...
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- It sounds like a tough position that you're in! First I wanted to address the counseling thing...it really does sound as if you're heading down a dangerous spiral if ...
- C.A., Well I don't know where you live, but we go to a great church in Olathe called Church of the Harvest. It is located at about 148th and Blackbob on the east s...
- Hi there...what area do you live in???
Heart Just Not in It
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on August 17, 2009
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Last year my Husband had a 3 month affair with a co-worker. 8 years ago he did the same thing for a shorter period of time. The first time he told me himself, and wa...
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- It sounds like you are not really dealing with the pain that this betrayal has caused. And what has your husband done to show you that he will not cheat again? If th...
- Perhaps I could forgive this the first time, and move on, but not when it's happened the second time. No wonder you feel that you can't connect with him. As for ...
- I believe really really strongly that what is bad for the Mom is not good for the kids, no matter what the first glance would show. I think your kids would benefit fa...
Bullheaded 4 Year Old - Do We Need Counseling?
Asked by F.G. from Kansas City
on August 10, 2007
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Maybe most of you moms have been through this, but my husband and I are at our wits end with our 4 year old daughter’s bullheadedness, stubbornness and willfulness. ...
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- From a mom who has a 5 year old that can be extremely stubborn I can give you some ideas that has worked for me. Your daughter sounds like my son. Tall and bright....
- Hi F., Well I'm alos repsonding to your post... I have the exact something with my 3 y/o, she is very busy all the time constanly into things. Rearranging things you ...
- Wow! Sounds like my 3yr old son! Either all of us moms who've posted here have kids in need of counseling :) or I'd prefer to think it's just the age they're at and t...
Ladies - Please Help - Need Advice!
Asked by N.H. from Chicago
on August 15, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I need to ask if some of you will give me your 2 cents. I am thinking about divorcing my husband after 9 years. He's had 2 emotional affairs and admi...
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- I'm going to put myself in your shoes and tell you what I would do. I would divorce the jerk. He obviously doesn't respect you, your relationship or your children very...
- Here's what I think. Your children are picking up on the emotional detachment and will probably treat their significant others likewise if it does not get better. Do...
- Kids are much more perceptive than we sometimes give them credit for! You say you don't show your hatred for your husband in front of the kids, but not talking and no...
I Need Another Woman's Input, Please Help
Asked by B.R. from Columbus
on October 27, 2006
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I am 33, divorced 7 years, two children. I have been dating someone for 3 years and we are having issues regarding moving forward. I am at the end of my rope, he doe...
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- I say kick him to the curb! Life is too short to live in that type of relationship. You did not say how old the kids are but you are not benefiting them by shouting an...
- I agree with everyone else!! Also, your kids love him because he is there, but you may be surprised how much happier they are without him!!!! Your kids want to see YOU...
- I've watched my dad be that kind of 'companion' to other women and it made me hurt for them. The women he would semi-commit to would enable him to be so much less tha...
16 Yr Old Continuously on Xbox
Asked by T.Y. from Sacramento
on August 10, 2009
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I am looking for responses to my predicament with my 16 yr old who continuously is on the Xbox games and does not get off even with prodding and counseling interventio...
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- I understand how difficult this is from experience. We recently got a Wii (huge mistake!) and our son has been obsessed with the thing. We set a timer and that's it. W...
- I don't want to come across as rude, but why is this even an issue? Take the Xbox away from him!!! You and your parents are the adults, and you all need to act like ...
- Sorry, I tend to disagree with the counselor on this one. Take away the x-box. He is allowed to have it beginning Friday evening and it gets taken away 6pm Sunday nigh...
Marriage Trouble
Asked by C.W. from Orlando
on August 18, 2008
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Ok ladies, I'm having trouble again. My husband and I have been going to counseling. We've had some issues (if anyone remembers - one of them is his family). I listene...
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- C., Is this a battle you really want to fight? Think about what you are teaching your daughter. Suck it up for her, at least. It sounds like you have little resp...
- You should never ask or expect your husband to lie for you. Have a little respect for him. Maybe at the next "invitation" if you absolutely cannot bring yourself to...
- You said it yourself, it is so petty. You haven't given enough info for us to understand what it is about your husbands family that bothers you so. It sounds like yo...
16 Year Old Daughter Issues
Asked by K.O. from Bakersfield
on March 15, 2007
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My 16 year old pretty much talks to me when she feels she has to or when she wants something. She has had some problems this year that we put her into counseling fo...
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- Hi K., I sympathise with your situation. For us, it happened during my daughter's 15th year. I came up with a theory. I have no idea how valid it is; but it make...
- do you have any similar interest or does she have an interest that you could share? even if its just watching tv show or shopping.. make her hang out with you for two ...
- Just about a 1/2 hour ago I heard this author Dr. Chap Clark of a new book "Hurt" on a radio program. They were talking about teens, and they did talk about just what ...
I Am in the Conflict with Myself!
Asked by Y.N. from Boise
on March 30, 2009
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I never thought that it will get to this, but I am one of the desperate house wives. My relationship is currently up in the air and I really need help from you ladies ...
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- If at all possible you need to save your marriage. There were times with my husband after the twins were born that I didn't want anything to do with him. You need to...
- Read "Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" It gives you powerful tools to make you and your husband happy. Sometimes it can be painful to read. But it helps women t...
- Just remember your kids. If you do leave they will be bounced back and fourth between you and your husband and have step moms and step dads that have different ideas ...
