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Recent Answers from David Simonsen

2012-01-25 Parents keeping secrets from me and themselves- please help on situation:

Carolina,  I wouldn't approach it. They are adults and have reasons for the way they act. So let's say you knew. What are you really going to do about it. Your dad won't change nor will your mom. They

2011-12-14 The Grandparents!!!!:

Danielle,  There are several options you have. One is to get married and move into your own place where you can be in charge and not have to rely on anyone to take care of your kids. Another is to give

2011-12-09 My fiance is embarrassed to show his face around my family after they walked in on us?:

Jamia,  If you are unable to talk about this incident with your parents and Mikey is unable to deal with the embarrassment of it then you shouldn't be getting married. Being able to talk about adult things

2011-12-04 granddaughter growing up/changing:

Janelle,  Change is a difficult thing! I imagine there may be some of your own stuff from the past involved in this while also recognizing things won't be the same as she gets older. Acceptance would be

2011-11-27 My Mother.:

Beth,  If what you are saying is true, then I think cutting off or at least limiting contact is the wise thing to do. There is no reason you should stay in an abusive relationship such as this. I think