...We grew up in opposite ways and made opposite choices. Each of us has areas of strength and weakness that we are constantly revisiting during financial talks... More >>

I'm 51 and have been married for 29 years to my high school sweetheart. My parents moved out of state over twenty years ago, yet I always think I should try my best to make vacation plans to visit them a few times a year... More >>

I know some listeners have made lists of your quotes before, but I just put together a list of the things that annoy you the most as a "guide" for all the new listeners you've picked up! Here goes.... More >>

I am a stay-at-home mom of six. Our marriage has lasted 36 years, but we were some of those 'idiots' who married at ages 19 and 20. If any of our kids even thought of doing that, we'd lock them up and throw away the key for at least five years... More >>

I'm a 35-year-old father of four and have been married for twelve years. Last week, my wife and I were looking at our wedding pictures. Our five-year-old daughter commented on how pretty my wife looked and that I looked cute to her too. Then she got a look as if she was thinking hard... More >>

Today I took the time and energy (being chronically ill, that is a huge deal) to make it to my 7-year-old granddaughter's soccer game... More >>

I had a stressful week and found myself snapping at my husband of 23 years more than once. By Saturday night, the mood was tense. I thought about how I could repair the damage, when I remembered your suggestion of a couples' bubble bath... More >>

In October 2016 my husband Terry, after a 45 year marriage, died from cancer. He fought for 2 years but couldn't be saved... More >>

Everybody has self-destructive behaviors, some worse than others. Here's how to stop yours once and for all... More >>

Recently, I took my three kids and a friend of my son's out for his birthday. We had a wonderful day and ended it with a quick meal at an indoor play place. Another mom came in with four kids... More >>