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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/07/2008

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I'm in my 60s, and a bit old fashioned. Lately I've been keeping company with a very sweet man. He happily pays the bill whenever we go out. Sometimes I felt guilty because I'd like to share the expenses. Is it a good idea to bring the topic up? I feel it may ruin the attraction at this early stage, but am not sure if he may think I am stingy or greedy. I'd appreciate any advice from ...

Updated: Thu Aug 07, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/10/2008

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: My fiance, "Brad," and I are 21, and have been together for two years. Recently, he moved into our house, living along with me, my mother, her boyfriend, "George" and my 17-year-old brother.

Recently Mom said that George wanted us to move out, that he doesn't want to support Brad. It's true that Brad is having financial problems. He just got laid off. But w ...

Updated: Sun Aug 10, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/14/2008

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: My wife, "Tori," has insisted since the beginning that we keep separate bank accounts. We were both previously married. With my former wife, I never had a problem with the comingling of our finances, but apparently Tori's ex-husband used her money without her knowledge, and also ran up big credit card bills. Despite the fact that we've now lived together as man and wife for ...

Updated: Thu Aug 14, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/17/2008

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I am a 34-year-old woman. I was at a very low point in my life when I started dating a married man. I knew it was wrong, but he helped me get over some hard times. Now it's been almost a year, and we've just stopped seeing each other. Of course, if I let him, he would still come around. I am finding it hard to refuse his requests to see me. I know, however, that I owe myself a bette ...

Updated: Sun Aug 17, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/21/2008

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I have been with "Corey" for six years now. We are both in our 40s. I had just ended a 16-year marriage when we met. It was just a good time for us both at first, but as time went by, we fell in love. We don't live together, but Corey stays with me more than he stays at his place. We get along great, and our love life is terrific. I feel, however, that we've been together t ...

Updated: Thu Aug 21, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/24/2008

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I am a 42 year-old mom of four children, ages 20 to 10, with three of them still at home. I've dated "Arnie" for six years. We even lived together for four years. We broke up for six months, but have resumed seeing each other again. He tells me he loves me very much, and cannot see himself with anyone else. Our big ongoing issue is my children. Arnie was an only child, and ...

Updated: Sun Aug 24, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/28/2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I met this really great guy at this party. We're both in our early 40s. Everything was okay until I offered to get him a drink, since I was headed to the bar, anyway. He said no, then told me that he was once involved with an alcoholic. I had one drink anyway. After all, I was on vacation. The next day, we met again to see the sites. Our conversations were wonderful: deep, funny, ins ...

Updated: Thu Aug 28, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 08/31/2008

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I have been married to "Larry" for almost nine years. I always think I must love him a lot (or I think sometimes that I am just a big idiot), because I've stood beside him throughout our marriage, despite the fact that he struggles with alcohol and sometimes drugs, too. I cringe when he comes home from work when I know he has had a "few" drinks. I worry all the ti ...

Updated: Sun Aug 31, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/04/2008

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: In your book "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus," you talked about men's "caves" and women's "wells." I've noticed this metaphor in my own relationship. Recently, our conflicts have escalated every two or three days. What's happening? — Disconnected, in Albany, Ga.

Dear Disconnected: The problem may be an unresolved issue yet to be add ...

Updated: Thu Sep 04, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/07/2008

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: Since this spring, I've developed a close friendship with "Patrick," a male friend of mine. As we have openly talked about our thoughts and life experiences to each other, I have developed a deep attraction to him. We are able to talk very easily to each other. I am single, but Patrick is in a relationship with someone else. They have been together for three years. Although ...

Updated: Sun Sep 07, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/11/2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: "Larry" and I are recently married. During the early stage of our relationship, we each revealed details of an unusual sexual encounter. Larry's involved a ménage à trois with another couple who have been longtime close friends with him. He continues to remain friends with them today. They live in another town. After this so-called encounter, he and the other couple agreed ...

Updated: Thu Sep 11, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/14/2008

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: There is no love, no sex, no communication in my twenty-year marriage. "Arnold" and I no longer feel anything between us whatsoever, and I mean that literally! I have grown weary of it all and want out so bad I can't think straight. We have four great but rambunctious kids whom I love with all my heart, but Arnold doesn't appreciate what I have gone through for our marriage ...

Updated: Sun Sep 14, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/18/2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I am 41 years old, and I have been a widow for six years now. My husband committed suicide. I have been dating a man for about a year, but the relationship is not going well. I often become very angry and emotional. I feel as though my past is affecting my present relationships. Do you have any advice as to how I might move on and how I can explain my behavior to my current boyfriend ...

Updated: Thu Sep 18, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/21/2008

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I've been dating this super guy for about four months now. We met online, and continue to communicate regularly by e-mail rather than phone, even though we work and live in the same towns. When we are together, we have a great time. I am worried though, because his busy travel schedule only allows us to see each other about twice a month. For this reason, the relationship is moving v ...

Updated: Sun Sep 21, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/25/2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I'm a guy who enjoys puttering around the house. Unfortunately, my wife sees that as a reason to create a massive "to-do" list for me. It's how I spend every weekend now. In fact, she has a habit of adding to it continuously — so much so that I feel overwhelmed and unmotivated. For instance, if I mention that I am going to fix the leaky faucet in the bathroom, she sug ...

Updated: Thu Sep 25, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 09/28/2008

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: My husband is a WONDERFUL lover, really — except for one thing: I can't get him interested in foreplay. I don't want him to feel as though I think his loving is not pleasing me, but, gosh, I miss his touches and the sweet kisses and neck nuzzles! I sometimes wonder if perhaps I'm not appealing enough to touch! Any suggestions? — Married to Mr. Wham-Bam, in Richmond, Va.
Updated: Sun Sep 28, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 10/02/2008

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: "Randy" and I are in our late 30s. We've been married for almost two years now. Recently I found out that he had opened several credit card accounts in my name, using my social security number. He said he was sorry about that. Also, about $1,600 disappeared out of our joint checking account last month, and he doesn't want to tell me why. I tried to talk about this as a frie ...

Updated: Thu Oct 02, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 10/05/2008

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: My boyfriend is very suspicious, and into modesty — mine. On several occasions he's asked me to change, because he says that I wear clothes that attract other men's attention. I'm allowed no guy friends, and I've lost contact with all my girlfriends. I can never go out alone with my remaining girlfriends. He has to be with us. When I go to town, I have to ring his phone. When I ...

Updated: Sun Oct 05, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 10/09/2008

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: Six months ago, my husband and I moved three hours away from our families. It's the first time that we've been this far away from them, and it has been a very traumatic experience for us and our three kids. Our oldest, an 8-year-old boy, has adjusted to our move rather well, as well as my 2-year old girl, who doesn't care where she is as long as we are together. However, my 3-year ol ...

Updated: Thu Oct 09, 2008

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Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus for 10/12/2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Dear John: I've had a good relationship going with a woman I've known for almost a year now. We've been dating for the last six months. Lately, though, after I found out about a couple of lies that she told me before we were dating, I have been questioning everything she does which she is getting tired of quickly. You see, my last relationship was with a girl who lied constantly and cheated on ...

Updated: Sun Oct 12, 2008

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