Dr. Laura Call of the Day

From my Call of the Day archives; Vanessa says she's starting to get aggravated by a friend from school who follows her around and does whatever Vanessa does. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Dana can't understand why she feels so jealous about the inheritance her cousins have received. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kim is afraid that someone in her family will steal the ring that she expects to inherit from her grandmother. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Maria says her mentally ill husband is taking his frustrations out on her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lucy invited her sister on a trip and was surprised when she asked to bring a plus-one. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa is facing an important decision; leave her cheating, alcoholic husband or stay until the kids are grown. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Although she's trying to make up for it today, Nanette can't forgive herself for the way she raised her daughter. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nancy has the opportunity to teach her granddaughter something profound about winning and losing. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Ron's wife is upset that he rejected her hug when she was trying to comfort him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

We all have pain in our past. It may have originated in your childhood home, or maybe it’s something you inflicted on yourself with bad decision making. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The woman Ann thought she had ditched as a friend years ago is back and eager to rekindle their relationship. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What's the best way for Aaron to handle the disappointment he feels when his wife isn't up for as sex as often as he is? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Heather is a single mom who says her son needs to course-correct, and she wonders if military school is the best option. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Norma's husband is determined to rescue their adult daughter from her failed marriage and buy her a home despite Norma's objections. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Marcie is upset about being asked to pay for half of a trip her son took with his friend. Dr. Laura points out that paying for a grown man's trip is the real problem. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Frank's wife is fed up with the lack of effort he puts into being sweet, fun and romantic with her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After years of trying to help her husband through his addiction issues, Heather wants to know if there's anything else she should do. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bob wants Dr. Laura's take on his son taking his fiance's last name after they get married. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Zach's friend refuses to take control of his life, leaving Zach drained and wanting to walk away. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

6 kids and a lot of drama later, Faviola is ready to stop making the same mistakes.

From my Call of the Day archives; Stephanie thinks the guilt she felt over having an abortion at age 18 led her to marry a man who was unable to have children. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Do you want your child to become a person of good character? To treat others with kindness and sensitivity? To live a life of integrity? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Audra's daughter wants to ditch college to tour Europe, and her dad is willing to pay. Should Audra put her foot down given the potential danger that exists for her teen daughter in Europe? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jeanette worries that letting her grandkids believe that her 2nd husband is their grandfather might come back to hurt her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Del says that, as an adult, he now understands how unkind his parents were to his sister when they were growing up and feels terrible about how she was treated. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Marnie's the mom of adult children who's trying to decide if she and her beau should break up, shack-up or get married. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Tiffany credits Dr. Laura for giving her the wisdom to raise her son well. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Joviannah wants to know more about her biological father, even though he has never shown any interest in her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carla worries that the sleep apnea machine her doctor wants her to use is going to be a major turn-off to her husband. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Both of Sandy's sons have grown into men who disappoint her. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Erin feels disconnected from her life with her husband and kids in California and can't stop thinking about moving back to the East Coast. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

April admits that she was a bad wife, but she's still angry that her husband turned to another woman. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; At 51, Trisha says she still suffers from the pain of living with an abusive father who belittled her and told her she would never amount to anything. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Something happens to human beings on an emotional level when we experience a lot of miserable defeats. You can start to feel stuck in a situation that you’re not able to change... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ally initially liked that her boyfriend was the take-charge type, but now she realizes that he's actually just controlling. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lisa thinks her 21-year-old nephew is in an abusive relationship with his mother. What can she do to help him break free? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Susie says it's exhausting living with her husband who seems to constantly find things to complain about and asks Dr. Laura's advice on how to deal with him. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Liz was always the person her siblings turned to for help and advice until their mother died and her sister proclaimed herself the "matriarch." Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mary's friends think she'll feel like less of a woman if she goes through with her planned mastectomy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Should John tell his wife that he isn't looking forward to retirement because he doesn't want to spend more time with her? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Katie's attempts to have discussions with her mentally ill and drug-addicted sister aren't going well. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

After a failed marriage, Owen's long-term relationship has also disintegrated and he's feeling stuck in his pain and anger. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Bob is in his late 60s and wants Dr. Laura's take on what it means to shack up at his age. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ashley's anger over being neglected as a child has followed her into adulthood. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Michael's wife is experiencing angry outbursts as a side-effect of her brain surgery, and it seems everything he does makes the situation worse. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What do you do when the “other woman” in your marriage is your mother-in-law? Let me tell you, it’s very hard to compete with your husband’s mommy, which is why I say it’s not a good idea to marry a mama’s boy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jonathan sometimes feels sad that he's had to distance himself from his deceitful and malicious family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ruby's husband gave her the financial security she was seeking 32 years ago, but she hasn't been satisfied with their marriage otherwise. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; A business deal destroyed Steve's relationship with his best friend, and he can't get past losing such an important person in his life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Carla's decades-long problem with anorexia has taken a turn for the worse, and she wonders if there's any chance she can overcome it. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jackie doesn't want to allow her daughter's shack up honey on their family vacation but worries that standing up for her values will drive her daughter away. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Cathleen is over the way her sisters criticize her and complain that she's not a good enough sister to them. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Lori doesn't think she'll have much fun at her friend's son's wedding and wants Dr. Laura's opinion on changing her RSVP. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Gavyn feels caught between family members who want more from his grandpa's estate and his mother, who is the executor of her father's will. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The tragic death of her son has left Cody feeling anxious, angry and on the verge of losing her temper with her daughter-in-law. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Taryn wants a Dr. Laura-style smack to the head to help ensure she doesn't go back to her lying, cheating boyfriend. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Donald was recovering from COVID when his dad was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery, and he regrets not being there when his dad unexpectedly died. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

One of the most horrifying things that happened to me as a psychotherapist was when I was helping a particular married couple ... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jeri worries that there's something wrong with her husband who has never cried about his mother's suicide. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rose's youngest daughter is so emotional after her miscarriage that Rose feels bad about celebrating her other daughter's pregnancy. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Sarah says that despite catching her ex-boyfriend cheating, she thinks of him constantly and feels like she can't move on. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

What's the best way for Lisa to approach the woman who bad-mouthed her to their mutual friend? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Paul's wife told him she loves him but is not "in love" with him. How can he change that? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Rick is trying to help his wife while coping with his own fear and worry over the progression of her ALS. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Elizabeth wants to know how she can comfort her husband after the death of his last living relative. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Could the fact that Karen's mom thought about aborting her be the reason the two have never been close? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jennifer's daughter took a break from college and needs some help discovering her next steps. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Alicia is sad about the way the divorce she initiated has impacted her relationship with her children. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Linda's husband has asked her to refrain from sharing his cancer diagnosis with anyone, but she really wants to have someone to confide in. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

There’s a difference between being a perfectionist and being a high achiever. Wanting to be good and even great is healthy. That’s how I like to operate ... Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

To survive her abusive childhood, Pam put on a rosy facade. Now, as an adult, she can't shake the feeling of being less than good enough. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

It's been 4 years since Marianne's husband died, but she can't seem to part with some of his things. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Ever since Stacy's kids have grown up and moved out, she says she and her husband have felt disconnected and she's not sure how to get the romance back into their lives. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Christina worries that accepting an invitation to vacation with her sister and her sister's shack up honey sends a signal to her kids that she's OK with their out-of-wedlock living arrangement. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jade is supporting her grandson and calls to share how certain Dr. Laura-isms are helping them both through their family struggles. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Katie gets a lesson on the meaning of the word "boundary" and when it should be applied. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Emily lacks health insurance coverage for her chronic health condition. In a panic, she calls Dr. Laura for support. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Not only does Dr. Laura believe it's a good idea for Brynn to tell her teen daughter that she's an alcoholic, she thinks her daughter should attend Al-Anon meetings. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Nikki's sense of insecurity sets her on edge and causes her to pick stupid fights with her husband. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Sally put a wall up when her daughter was drug addicted and feels like she can't let her guard down even 10 years into her daughter's recovery. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Alie needs Dr. Laura's help to understand why she's been having anxious dreams about the health condition that forced her to stop working. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The Cambridge dictionary defines feminine wiles as: “ways of persuading someone that trick them into doing something.” That’s an awfully negative way of putting it, especially when the use of feminine wiles produces such positive results for BOTH men and women. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Chris calls in to share how channeling her inner Dr. Laura helped her treat her husband with appreciation instead of aggravation. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

The son that Carol gave up for adoption decades ago says he's angry that she didn't try harder to raise him herself. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Cori shares one of her most embarrassing experiences and how it turned out to help her in ways she did not expect. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Mark's fiancé is a mama's girl who can't stand up to her mother. Is it OK for Mark to ask for the ring back? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Stephanie is alarmed by some of the things her nephew said to her son, but she worries that keeping the cousins apart will upset their family. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kimberly is having a hard time feeling sexy toward her husband now that has let himself go. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Ronnie's son refuses to meet his grandmother's new boyfriend because he says he's still grieving the death of his grandfather from 6 years ago. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Neither Jennifer nor Dan is ready to throw in the towel, but they're not sure how to trust each other again after both did things to harm their marriage. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From his jail cell, Clara's son is pressing her to raise the child he fathered out of wedlock with a drug-addicted woman. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Both of Beth's sons are married, and she's struggling to build a close relationship with their wives. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Alie needs Dr. Laura's help to understand why she's been having anxious dreams about the health condition that forced her to stop working. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

You know what kinds of parents get an A+ in my book? The ones who encourage their kids to do their best, to live up to their potential, follow their dreams and become adults who find their life’s purpose. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Kris just dropped her child off at college and says she feels like she won't be able to overcome the sadness she feels. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Brad doesn't appreciate how his stepson's family treats his home like a hotel whenever they visit, but what can he do about it? Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

From my Call of the Day archives; Andrew says he's paralyzed by his negative self-image and isn't enjoying his life. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Jenny's girls are grown, but she's still in constant mommy-mode and worried that they can't handle life without her help. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

Hannah is concerned by the lack of emotion her son displays when his father treats him unkindly. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com