7 Discussions to Have Before You Get Married
I’ve been dating my girlfriend for almost 10 months now. We are thinking about getting married. What issues are important to discuss before marriage? I know we all tend to have secrets or past experiences that we wish to take to our grave. Should every detail be shared or only those that we think could affect a marriage relationship? We’ve...... >Read More
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I am having trouble with potty training
I am having trouble potty training my daughter. She was doing well until we moved back in March. I have tried stickers on a chart and toys when she goes but nothing seems to work now. How can I get her going again? She just turned three.
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When is enough enough?
Where do I start? My husband drinks too much, becomes angry, verbally abusive, sometimes slightly physically abusive. He has been this way for the last year. The occurrences have become more frequent (weekly) the last few months. I’ve tried talking to him and he keeps saying things will change and they don’t. When is enough enough? I’m...... >Read More
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My boyfriend cheated on me with my friend
I am a 16 year old girl who just left a relationship with my boyfriend. I was in love with him and had been dating him for four months until we broke up. The break-up was caused by a phone call from my best friend who admitted that she had sex with my boyfriend 2 months before. Of course this devastated me... >Read More
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I need help with over-eating
I just read over the recovering Alcoholic Q/A. Do you believe this applies to eating disorders as well? I need some very drastic help in this area and would appreciate your guidance. My situation is in relation to simply over-eating and eating for comfort and almost any situation…
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I am trying to win the battle against bulimia
I’m 24 and am in treatment for bulimia. I can see the difference in my way of thinking and I really feel the benefits of Group Therapy and individual therapy. My problem is that I’ve been on Luvox for the last year and it really helped at first to curb my obsessiveness and anxiety. Then, when the symptoms began... >Read More
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How do I deal with my bulimia?
I’m a 26-year-old student who has been suffering from bulimia for the past 10 to 12 years. I know I have some serious problems. Unfortunately I don’t know how to deal with them. On the outside I seem like someone who has the best life possible. On the inside the story is completely different.
I have the feeling that if... >Read More
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Tips for Lay Counselors From Dr. Ginger
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Ginger Gabriel of San Bernardino,... >more
My use of porn is ruining my marriage
Over the last two years there were a couple of incidents where... >more
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