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Family, Parenting and Religion

2015-06-15T10:39:01-04:00

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Independence Can Be Isolating: Find Ways to Show Your Man You Need Him

Last updated on: June 15, 2015 at 10:39 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, I’m 31 and single, with a successful career, lots of friends, and an outgoing personality. I tend to be a “go getter” but not in the area of men. In fact, I have never been asked on a date! EVER! Several men have told me I’m intimidating. I make more money than they do, have had to learn to fix things around the house and I’m pretty confident – but I don’t want to scare men off! What... Read more

2015-06-15T09:48:03-04:00

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Good Dates Begin With Good Compliments

Last updated on: June 15, 2015 at 9:48 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, I’m in deep soup with my wife, and I don’t know why. We went out for a really nice dinner last night – an actual date without the kids. We were both excited about it beforehand, but by the time we got in the car, it was obvious she was bummed. At the restaurant, she finally told me why: “You knew I bought a nice new outfit for tonight, and you didn’t say one word about how I... Read more

2019-09-25T13:03:46-04:00

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Why Your Teen Won’t Talk to You

Last updated on: September 25, 2019 at 1:03 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, In the last few months, it has gotten so hard for my teenage daughter to talk to me. I learn everything from listening to her tell her friends. Yesterday I overheard her telling a friend about being a finalist in a writing contest at school. When I asked her about it, she said she didn’t want to tell me because she knew I’d freak out. But I’m excited for her—not upset! Why would she think I’d “freak out” over something so amazing? Read more

2019-09-30T16:24:26-04:00

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Worn Out from Worry: How Can I Help My Wife Stop Obsessing?

Last updated on: September 30, 2019 at 4:24 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, I love my wife, but it drives me crazy when she obsesses over something minor, like whether she forgot to send in the money for our son’s field trip, or whether her friend is mad at her because she didn’t return a call. I’ve tried to get her to see that it is making her crazy, too, but she keeps doing it. How can I get her to stop? — Distracted by distraction Dear Distracted by distraction, Sorry,... Read more

2019-09-30T16:22:10-04:00

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Throw Him a Bone When He Picks up the Broom

Last updated on: September 30, 2019 at 4:22 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

This choice seems like such a little thing to us women, but 72% of the men I surveyed said they were deeply impacted by it. Read more

2019-09-24T16:14:58-04:00

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Looking for Approval? Start By Praising Your Provider Husband

Last updated on: September 24, 2019 at 4:14 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, I’m a working mom with two kids. We have a comfortable lifestyle, no major financial problems — just the typical mortgage and monthly bills — and I just got a big raise at work. Still, my husband seems stressed about work and frequently mentions his worries about layoffs. I don’t understand why he’s so concerned — after all, it’s not like I don’t bring any money to the table! – Confused Dear Confused, I understand your frustration —... Read more

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2014-02-17T09:55:03-04:00

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Love in the Blender: Appreciating Your Husband’s Gift-Giving Style

Last updated on: February 17, 2014 at 9:55 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, I was really looking forward to our second Valentine’s Day together, until I unwrapped my present. A blender. He knows that I like jewelry, and he’s the one who likes smoothies. I got upset that he was being selfish, and then he got upset and said he had seen me looking at that same blender in a catalogue so he picked it up at the mall –and only the day before, at that. Shouldn’t he have thought... Read more

2019-09-30T16:17:50-04:00

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Disappointed on Valentine’s Day

Last updated on: September 30, 2019 at 4:17 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

2015-12-23T16:33:04-04:00

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Priming Your Wife for Primetime

Last updated on: December 23, 2015 at 4:33 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, It seems like I am always the one to initiate sex. Even when I do, my wife sometimes seems less than enthusiastic. In other ways, we have a great relationship, but this is a big deal for me and it really bums me out. What can I do so that she finds me desirable? –Frustrated Dear Frustrated, Well, it sounds like you are just like the typical married male that wants more sex than you get. (Ladies, if... Read more

2015-09-16T16:17:58-04:00

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Has My Teen Lost His Faith?

Last updated on: September 16, 2015 at 4:17 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Dear Shaunti, My 15-year old son begins his complaining about going to church on Saturday night and doesn’t quit even after we’ve forced him to go on Sunday morning. He’s always loved church and he has plenty of friends. I asked him to pray about it and he told me matter-of-factly that he doesn’t even know if he believes God answers prayer. Where is this coming from? And what can I do? –Worried Dear Worried, You are not alone! This... Read more

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