My husband left me two years ago when our boys were 13 and 17. I cried for a solid month and did everything I could to get him back. Then I woke up one morning and decided 'no more crying!'... More >>

...Self-respect filters out anyone who is unsuitable for you-as a result of disrespect being intolerable to you-although maintain your positive outlook on dating, after all, there are some wonderful people out there, and you are one of them... More >>

Last summer, the woman I loved and was married to for 17 years decided that she didn't want to stay married to me. I loved her and did everything I can to take the best care of her... More >>

...You always think YOUR 'blended' family will work. It may or it may not, but it is a very rough road nonetheless. Everyone is NOT treated fairly, no matter how hard you try... More >>

...A person may seek a separation instead of a divorce, or vice versa, for various reasons. Five common considerations include the following... More >>

I married him with no kids of my own. He has children from a previous marriage. The kids are well-behaved, respectful and he has a cordial working relationship with his ex-wife. All those things should be enough but they are not... More >>

As a listener for many years, I always admire and agree with your advice to couples to get premarital counseling. However, my second thought is that very few will take your advice. Young people are just too busy....or so they think... More >>

...When I started listening to you a few years ago, you woke something up in me that I had always known and understood, but had forgotten for a few years... More >>

...After my deadbeat dad took off and drained the family bank accounts, my mother worked two-night shift jobs and a swing shift so she was there for us kids in the daytime, and left after we were in bed... More >>

I would like to say I have listened to you for a long time and you remind me so much of my mom, a very strong woman... More >>