The Dr. Laura Podcast

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Published 2023-02-03

Should I Stand With My Wife?

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James' alcohol and drug-addicted wife is no longer allowed to see their grandchild, and James is wondering if he should stand by her and also stop seeing the child.

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Published 2023-02-02

It's Hard to Parent Alone

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Dr. Laura suggests a powerful intervention technique to help Alison, a widow, parent her two sons alone.

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Published 2023-01-31

I'm in the Middle of My Parents' Marriage

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Shayna is tired of being her parents' mediator, but she's not sure how to relinquish that role.

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Published 2023-01-27

What's a Stepdad To Do?

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What's the best way for Richard to handle discipline when it comes to his college-aged stepdaughter?

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Published 2023-01-27

My Sister is a Bully

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Maria is trying to figure out how to maintain a relationship with the sister she says bullies everyone to get her way.

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Published 2023-01-27

I'm Avoiding My Grandparents

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Kim's fear of her grandparents' eventual death causes so much anxiety that she finds herself avoiding them altogether.

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Published 2023-01-20

My Daughter is Being Bullied at School

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Michelle wants to move her 3rd grade daughter to a different school to get away from a group of bratty girls, but Dr. Laura has a better idea...

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Published 2023-01-13

I'm Ready to Start My Next Chapter

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Single mom, Andrea, has successfully raised her son and wants Dr. Laura's advice on how to take on the next phase of her life.

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Published 2023-01-10

Holidays Bring out the Worst in Us

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How can Eliza make this Christmas an enjoyable one when holiday and vacation planning typically causes friction in her marriage?

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Published 2023-01-06

What Does it Take to Be a Good Older Sister?

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Sara struggles to live up to the expectations she has for herself, especially as big sister to her siblings.

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Published 2022-12-25

#1 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Where are My Golden Years?

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Sally thought her 70s would be more enjoyable and says she's depressed and distressed over her various aches and pains. - Dr. Laura: "Thank your body each day for all the things it's still doing for you."

Is life easier or harder as you age? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-25

#2 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Husband Won't Change

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Julianne's marriage has had the same problems for forty years. Should she think about leaving him after all this time? - Dr. Laura: "With acceptance comes a lot of peace."

Have you started to accept your spouse's flaws? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-25

#3 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Am I Sexually Selfish?

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Vanessa's last two boyfriends have complained that she puts too much pressure on them sexually and she knows she might have a sex-related problem. - Dr. Laura: "Physical attention won't make up for the lack of emotional affection of childhood."

Did you grow up feeling love and affection from your parents? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-24

#4 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Marriage is Going Downhill

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Katherine's third husband says she doesn't know how to communicate and makes wrong assumptions, causing unnecessary fighting. - Dr. Laura: "Do something each day to make your husband glad he married you."

What does your spouse do that makes you happy you're married? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-24

#5 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Family Feels Incomplete

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Kyra's daughter died five years ago, and she and her husband wonder if they should foster, adopt or try to have another child. - Dr. Laura: "We cannot escape the pain of loss."

Would you consider adopting or having another baby after the loss of a child? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-24

#6 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My In-Laws Get on My Nerves

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Carol has finally blown up after years of ignoring her in-laws' negative behavior, and now everything is awkward. - Dr. Laura: "You're not under any obligation to let negative comments roll off your back."

Are you the type to speak up when you're upset or do you just let things slide? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-24

#7 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Out-of-Wedlock Son is Unhappy

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Ben never married the mother of his first son and would like advice on how to make him more “comfortable” when he visits Ben's new wife and 5-month-old. - Dr. Laura: "Help your son express himself and deal with his real feelings."

How have you seen kids react to remarriage and the birth of new children after divorce? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-24

#8 - Top 40 Countdown '22: How Can I Protect My Daughter From Mean Girls?

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Sabrina's 13-year-old is encountering some nasty teen drama, and Sabrina wants to shield her from any pain. - Dr. Laura: "Learning to deal with negative situations is part of life."

What did kids tease you about during your childhood? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-24

#9 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Husband is Seeing an 18-Year-Old!

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Hannah just discovered that her husband of 5 years has been sneaking around with a teenager. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes admitting a mistake and moving on is the best thing you can do."

Sometimes admitting a mistake and moving on is the best thing you can do. Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-23

#10 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Dog Died, and I'm a Wreck

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Patrick is suffering after his dog's death the way he did when his own parents died, and he's concerned that there's something wrong with him. - Dr. Laura: "Pets can give life great meaning and connection."

Are you a cat or dog person? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-23

#11 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My 10-year-old is a Perfectionist

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How can Leroy help his daughter overcome her anxiety when she performs less than perfectly in school and sports? - Dr. Laura: "Illustrate to your children that people don't have to be perfect to be OK."

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Published 2022-12-23

#12 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Shouldn't Have Married My Husband

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Izabella's husband is a good lover and a good father, but she's unhappy with how self-centered he is and says she'd leave if they didn't have kids. - Dr. Laura: "Be grateful for what you do have instead of resentful for what you don't have."

Do you focus more on what's not perfect or more on what is going well in your life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-22

#13 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Don't Know How I Can Go On

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Holly's 30-year-old son died a year ago, and her family is worried about how inconsolable she is. - Dr. Laura: "Your son's life continues through your granddaughter who needs you."

Do you feel lost? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-22

#14 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Husband is Headed for Hospice

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Kelly is struggling with how to show love and support to her husband as he enters hospice care. - Dr. Laura: "Let your husband comfort you and show you that he's still your man."

What does your spouse need from you to feel connected? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-22

#15 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Traumatized by a Stranger's Death

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Kate is a nurse who witnessed the death of a woman the same age and with the same name as her mother, and now she can't stop thinking about her. - Dr. Laura: "Survivor's guilt is one part grief and one part gratitude."

Has the death of a stranger ever impacted your life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-22

#16 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Not Ready For Marriage

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Lewis isn't sure that he wants to marry his girlfriend of 9 years. - Dr. Laura: "It's selfish to continue a relationship that you know isn't headed for marriage."

Are you behaving in a selfish manner? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-22

#17 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'd Like More Sex

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Since becoming parents to twins nearly four years ago, sex has been lacking between Steven and his wife. What can he do to get more? - Dr. Laura: "Women need mental, emotional and physical foreplay so stop being sexual and start being sensual."

Did having kids effect your intimacy? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-22

#18 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Hate Letting People Down

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Diane has a hard time saying no to people, and it stresses her out to disappoint anyone. - Dr. Laura: "People who really care about you will respect your preferences."

Do you have a hard or easy time saying "no" to the people in your life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-21

#19 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Foster Son Won't Forgive His Mom

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Steven wants to encourage his foster son to have goodwill toward his bio-mom even though she's never been a positive force in his life. - Dr. Laura: "People need to come to terms with the reality of their situations."

Is there someone in your life who filled the role of surrogate parent? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-20

#20 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Miss My Wife

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Muzi is devastated over his wife's death and is having a difficult time coping with the loss. Dr. Laura: "Letting go is a very important part of grieving."

Do you miss your loved one? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-20

#21 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Don't Want to Meet My Dad's Girlfriend

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Is it wrong for Christy's dad to be dating again just a year after her mom died? - Dr. Laura: "The living have to live."

Is there a certain amount of time you feel is appropriate to wait to date after the death of a spouse? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-19

#22 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Couples' Therapy Isn't Helping

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Theo admits that he withholds affection from his girlfriend and treats her in un-loving ways even though he claims to have found something special in her. - Dr. Laura: "Do the individual work to become a better man, and someday you can have a wonderful relationship."

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Published 2022-12-16

#23 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Is This Normal?

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Lindsey is worried that her 10-year-old daughter needs too much reassurance from her. - Dr. Laura: "It's a wonderful thing to have a mom to learn from."

Do you enable your child's emotions? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-16

#24 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Should I Donate My Kidney?

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Eric is planning to donate a kidney to his cousin but is struggling with his weight and other health issues in preparation. - Dr. Laura: "No one is morally obligated to donate an organ."

Have you ever considered donating an organ? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-16

#25 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Worry About My Girls' Safety

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Michelle feels anxious about the safety of her two college-aged daughters and doesn't know how to handle her fears about something bad happening to them. - Dr. Laura: "Bring more joy into your life and stop trying to protect by worrying."

How do you feel about installing tracking devices on your kids' phones? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-16

#26 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Teacher is Mean to Me!

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Reese wants Dr. Laura's help in dealing with his mean teacher who won't let him get drinks or use the restroom whenever he wants. - Dr. Laura: "Some of the best lessons come from the toughest teachers."

Who was your favorite childhood teacher? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-15

#27 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Not Sure I Want to Get Married

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Chris is a widower who says he feels himself resisting the overtures to get married by his girlfriend of two years. - Dr. Laura: "It's always a good idea to follow your gut."

Have you ever not trusted your gut and regretted it? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-14

#28 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Sick of Not Getting My Way!

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10-year-old Evelyn says she's tired of arguing with her mom over the things she wants that her mom won't give her. - Dr. Laura: "Be the kind of daughter you'd like to have someday."

What kind of child were you? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-13

#29 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I'm Middle-aged and Miserable

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Kristen hates being single at age 50 and wants Dr. Laura's advice for how to be happier. - Dr. Laura: "It's hard to live a positive life with a negative mindset."

Would you say you're happy with where you are in life? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-13

#30 - Top 40 Countdown '22: We're Headed in the Right Direction

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Ann calls to let Dr. Laura know how helpful her advice was to seek psychiatric care for her daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Sometimes moms need the support of professionals."

What Dr. Laura advice has most helped you with raising your children? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-12

#31 - Top 40 Countdown '22: What's a Daughter's Moral Obligation?

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Ursula's mom suffers from memory loss and is angry about being put in a nursing home, leaving Ursula still feeling unsure of what she should be doing as a daughter. - Dr. Laura: "Weekly phone calls will show compassion while she gets the care she needs."

What's the toughest decision you've had to make regarding an aging parent? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-09

#32 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Friend Proudly Proclaimed Her Abortion

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Carly is upset about being confronted by her pro-choice friend who says she's not sorry about having had an abortion. - Dr. Laura: "Stand firmly for your beliefs and values."

Could you maintain a friendship with someone who holds opposite values from yours? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-09

#33 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Your Advice Improved Our Family!

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Erin calls with an update on how well her family is doing after taking Dr. Laura's advice to ditch their phones and monitor the children each time they use the internet. - Dr. Laura: "Parents have a moral obligation to protect their kids from the negative effects of technology."

How much time do your kids spend on devices each day? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-09

#34 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Daughter is Too Negative

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Matthew says his daughter is constantly putting herself down, and he's looking for ways to help improve her self-esteem. - Dr. Laura: "Kids like attention even when it's for negative reasons."

What's the most frustrating parenting challenge you're coping with right now? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-09

#35 - Top 40 Countdown '22: My Son is Failing School

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What can Joy do about her teenage son who is failing despite being bright because he skips school and doesn't turn in his homework? - Dr. Laura: "The most important thing for him to learn now is how to move out and support himself at 18."

Are you willing to let your child fail? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-08

#36 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Cancer Has Curbed My Sex Drive

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Cathy has been fighting cancer and worries that she's not taking “proper care” of her husband because they haven't had sex for two years. - Dr. Laura: "Now is the time to move slowly and let your body respond to sensuality."

How has your spouse been supportive of you in times of health or other crises? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-07

#37 - Top 40 Countdown '22: Religion is Tearing My Marriage Apart

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After 51 years of marriage, Dennis says he cannot live with his wife if she continues to follow her new religion. - Dr. Laura: "Marriage is about compromising and sacrificing for the happiness of your spouse."

What do you sacrifice or compromise for your marriage? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-06

#38 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Need A New Attitude

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Rachel has lost hundreds of pounds through bariatric surgery, but still feels like a failure since she hasn't reached her goal weight. - Dr. Laura: "Give yourself credit for having pulled yourself away from a nightmare."

What are you hard on yourself about? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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Published 2022-12-06

#39 - Top 40 Countdown '22: I Don't Want a Bad Relationship with My Sister

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Sarah had to cancel babysitting for her younger sister recently, and it has caused a rift in their relationship that she fears will be long-lasting. - Dr. Laura: "Closeness is a two-way street."

Who do you struggle to have a good relationship with? Email me your thoughts at: drlaura@drlaura.com

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