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Am I Sick for Staying With a Man Who Keeps Cheating on Me?

Written by Laurie on August 29, 2012 in Emotional Affairs, Physical Affairs with 0 Comments

Q: I must be sick in the head to stay with a man who cheats again and again. I’ve been with my fiance for a little over three years. We broke up once for 10 months. About 2 years ago I was in a tragic car accident and lost my 3 year old son, my [...]

Should I Take My Boyfriend Back?

Written by Laurie on August 29, 2012 in Reconnecting with 0 Comments

Q: My boyfriend desperately wants me back, but I don’t know if I should allow him in my life again. We dated for over a year. I will admit that I wasn’t the best girlfriend starting out, because I still had feelings for my previous boyfriend. But my boyfriend was still super sweet and did [...]

Is It Wrong to Spend Time With a Guy Who Has a Girlfriend?

Written by Laurie on August 28, 2012 in Grieving & Loss, Letting Go with 0 Comments

Q: I love this guy I and I think he was emotionally cheating, not on me but on his girlfriend. We spent time together just as “friends” but I think it is more than friends, it’s like we have a relationship. I felt guilty because I know he has a girlfriend and we were acting [...]

My Husband Had an Affair With My Best Friend – How Do I Cope?

Written by Laurie on August 26, 2012 in Emotional Affairs, Letting Go, Physical Affairs with 0 Comments

Q: After 3 years, I find it almost impossible to move on. My husband had an affair with my best friend, who I knew for about 15 years. She had been to all our children’s birthday parties, seen all our babies when newborn, been to our wedding and babysat a couple of times over night [...]

My Husband is a Drug Addict – How Do I Make Him Stop?

Written by Laurie on August 25, 2012 in Health, Marriage, Solving Problems with 0 Comments

Q: My husband is an addict, and his current drug is adderall. I spend about $300 plus monthly to keep him decent. I told him almost a year and a half ago to stop doing drugs. He’ll stay up for days. Our house is piled high with trash, unfinished projects. I tried taking trash out [...]

How Do I Overcome Depression After a Break Up?

Written by Laurie on August 24, 2012 in Breaking Up, Letting Go with 0 Comments

Q: I was recently dumped by my (ex) girlfriend, around three weeks ago. I’m having trouble overcoming depression because of the breakup. The relationship was kinda tough. She was having mood swings, nervous breakdowns and indecisiveness for the last three months. I loved her so much that I didn’t want to fight or rub her the [...]

Why Is It So Hard to Leave a Man Who Hurts You?

Written by Laurie on August 24, 2012 in Breaking Up, Letting Go with 0 Comments

He hurts you physically and emotionally, yet leaving him is the hardest thing you’ve ever done. Here’s what Caroline says about why it’s so hard to leave a man who hurts you… “I left my husband 4 days ago after 2 years of abuse. I called 911 from the car and they found me and [...]

Is Your Marriage Normal? 5 Signs You’re Expecting Too Much

Written by Laurie on August 23, 2012 in Marriage, Stages of Love with 0 Comments

Hollywood movies and TV sitcoms make us think marriage means happily ever after. How do you know if your marriage is normal – or if you’re expecting too much because you’ve watched too many movies and TV shows? Here’s what Carol (not her real name) says: “I have been married for almost 8 years. I [...]

Can You Love Him Too Much? How to Love a Man Without Losing Yourself

Written by Laurie on August 17, 2012 in Love, Stages of Love with 0 Comments

You can’t love him too much – but it depends how you define “love.” These tips on how to love a man without losing yourself will help you build a healthy, happy relationship. Here’s what Miss B says: “What’s crazy is all of our stories are the same… I think we are so in love [...]

Why Are You Too Insecure to Leave a Bad Marriage?

Written by Laurie on August 11, 2012 in Letting Go, Separation & Divorce with 0 Comments

Knowing the reasons why you’re too insecure to leave a bad marriage will help you break free from a man who is crushing your spirit and soul. Here’s what Alison (not her real name) says: “I need help and advice please, my husband asked me for a divorce and I do not know what to [...]