The Laudable Life
My Friend Seems Too Thin; I’m worried
Originally published in our Laudable Life advice column in the Lakelands Leader Q: I am worried that a friend of mine may be developing an eating disorder. She never eats during lunch anymore, she’s always tired, and she looks too thin. The whole situation seems a lot like To The Bone (on Netflix). I’m not…
My Wife’s Relationship with a Colleague is Too Close For Comfort
Originally published in our advice column The Laudable Life in the Lakelands Leader Q: My wife has struck up a friendship with a guy at work…she insists it’s completely innocent and yet I’m feeling uncomfortable with it. I have tried to explain this to her, but she brushes off my concerns as paranoia or suggests…
Yikes! My Teen’s On Tinder!
Originally published on our Lakelands Leader advice column the Laudable Life Q: I found my twenty-something son using a Tinder app on his phone? Should I be worried? Isn’t that a hook-up site? He says “No” and that I “don’t understand.” Can you enlighten me? A: Dear Tinder Parent, Tinder is a social media app…
Stopping Tantrums By Nipping Them in the Bud
Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column the Laudable Life Q: I love my daughter so much, but she’s a tough cookie. It’s very common during a play date, or when we’re have company over, or when she’s with me and we’re out shopping together, for her to have a full on…
Is It Possible To Save a Marriage After an Affair?
Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column the Laudable Life Q: Last month I learned of my spouse’s long-term affair. It’s over now and she’s extremely remorseful. What in your experience, is a reasonable outcome for me to expect when I’m on the other side of this? Acceptance but continued hurt from…
Nobody Is Going to Want Our Stuff
Originally published in the Lakelands Leader in our advice column, the Laudable Life Q: Over the last several years, three of my relatives have passed away, leaving me their memorabilia and several pieces of antique furniture. My townhouse is now extremely cluttered, and I feel like I’m suffocating with all this stuff. It breaks my…
What’s Dad’s Role in the Era of the #MeToo Movement?
Q: I’m overwhelmed by all of the stories of sexual harassment and abuse in the news lately. It seems to be everywhere. As a father, how can I protect my girls? A: The best thing you can do for your daughters is to set an example of how they should be treated. Here are…
Is Nesting a Realistic Option for Our Separation?
Q: My husband and I have been drifting apart or years. We’ve come close to divorce so many times, but we have three young kids. I can’t imagine sending them back and forth between houses for the remainder of their childhoods. We’re the ones who can’t make it work. Why should they carry the burden…
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