Q: My husband and I have faced a lot of challenges the past couple of years. We're trying to dream together about our future, but it's a struggle to see past our current situation. Do you have any sug... more
Q: Our son is 17 years old and he has a drinking problem; at this point I'd call him a full-blown alcoholic. This situation is tearing our household apart. Help!... more
Q: I'd be interested in hearing your take on managing "little spats" in marriage. Sometimes my wife and I get into minor disagreements that escalate quickly. I think we're both at fault. One of us say... more
Q: Our daughter -- our only child -- will be graduating from high school this spring and moving to another state to attend college. I'm having a difficult time adjusting to the idea that our influence... more
Q: Do you have any advice for coming alongside loved ones in difficult situations? A good friend was recently widowed, and my cousin was just diagnosed with a terminal illness. I want to encourage the... more
Q: I can't believe how busy our family has become; we all seem to be going different directions at once. We're trying to make changes, but meanwhile, I'm concerned about staying connected with our chi... more
Q: After the disruptions of the past couple of years, we're wanting to do something special for our kids' spring break from school. However, we don't have a lot of money to spend. Do you have any idea... more
Q: I'd say my wife and I have a good marriage. I'd like to move it to great, but I'm not very adept at the "warm fuzzy" stuff. What's your advice?... more
Q: From what I've heard about your organization, I suppose helping people with their marriages is a good thing. But why don't you put all that effort toward something really important like combatting ... more
Q: My 14-year-old daughter has hit the "boy crazy" stage. As a dad, I'm really dreading the whole dating thing as she gets a little older. How can I prepare both of us?... more
Q: My husband recently retired from the military, and he's having disturbing flashbacks from combat duty. I've heard enough about post-traumatic stress disorder to be concerned. How can our family bes... more
Q: My aging father has always been a proud man. He needs care now, and my wife and I are more than willing to take on that responsibility. But we don't want to crush his spirit. Do you have any advice... more
Q: I'm finally at the point where I have to admit that my husband appears to have a compulsive gambling problem. It used to just be the occasional card game with the guys, but these days he has multip... more