Dear Dr. Buckingham, I've been in a serious relationship with my boyfriend for 2 years. He has put me first and treated me like a queen. But I took advantage of that and he is fed up with me. Now that I have realized my wrongs and my bad attitude, he wants a break from me. He says not to contact him and be strong, but I feel like my world has come to an end. I feel like … [Read more...]
Do We Give Our Kids Too Much?
Recent conversations between myself and my kids: My 12 yr-old son: "Mom, can I upgrade to an iPhone?" Me: "Umm...Son, why do you even need an iPhone?" My son: "Well, all my friends have one." Me: [mean mama stare down] My son: "Never mind..." or this for instance, My 5 yr-old daughter: "Mommy, can I have a faster Barbie Jeep?" Me: "Why? What's … [Read more...]