A listener writes in and asks for advice--because he has trouble making small talk when he first meets someone. James and Dr. Steve dive right in, offering step-by-step practical advice. A first for the show? Perhaps...

James himself has a question this week--because he's having an issue with his neighbor. Hear what the problem is and how he is choosing to handle it (DESPITE Steve's advice)!

Pretty straight forward question this week--a listener writes in to say that she is in a bad marriage and that her daughter has been asking if they are getting divorced. The listener mentions what she has told her daughter and is asking for advice and feedback. A tough one for sure, no easy answers. James and Dr. Steve do their best to lend some guidance in under ten minutes!

A very common question these days--should I stay, or should I go? In this case, it's about the letter writer's job. She wonders if she should leave for more money or stay where she is comfortable. James and Dr. Steve seem to agree--although it never quite feels that way!

Pretty straight-forward question this week--but an interesting one to dive into! A listener wrote in about asking a friend if the friend thinks a girl (that the letter writer met online) is attractive. An awkward question, or a developmentally appropriate one? You decide!

Forgot to post this one last week--sorry!!! The title says it all! A woman is in a relationship...but has a secret crush! What should she do? James and Dr. Steve have some advice to give.

A listener writes in with a question about a work relationship. They feel it is untenable, but the cohosts have other ideas...

The title says it all! A listener writes in and asks for our advice on how to handle a disrespectful coworker. James and Dr. Steve offer different opinions--which should come as no surprise to you! Be sure to send your questions in to James--we have been out of questions for nearly a month!

A listener writes in and asks what she can do to remain friends with a guy pal who has started a new romance, James ad Dr. Steve seem to agree as to the appropriate advice--which can't be good for anyone!

A listener writes in and asks how she might politely tell her (healthy) parents that she does not want them to move in with her. Jaems and Dr. Steve play good cop bad cop, but both arrive at the same advice. See how you compare to the co-hosts!

A listener writes in and asks how she and her partner can keep the fire burning. They have been together for awhile, and she fears settling into a less exciting pattern of interacting. James and Dr. Steve give their take on the situation--and Steve remembers giving an entire seminar on the topic.

A letter writer sends a follow-up to a question about an obnoxious family member. We like to hear success stories!

The title doesn't do this episode justice. There is a lot going on in the letter writer's family, as she describes one incident that has led to an escalation in discord. Listen in and think about the advice YOU would give--a troubled situation, to be sure.

Just as the title implies, a listener writes in to ask about her husband. She is concerned because of some of the things he believes. James and Dr. Steve weigh in, offering their points of view as well as potential solutions. Listen in and see if you agree!

A listener writes in to ask our advice on how to handle a situation with her husband. She and he are on different ends of the political spectrum, and she feels put down by him in front of their child. James and Dr. Steve weigh in on this sensitive topic.

James cheats on his beloved Dr. Steve this week--by recording an episode with a real-life divorce lawyer. Hear about the process and the price paid by couples who engage in divorce...from a person who has a front row seat to the best and worst examples of divorce.

A listener writes in and asks a philosophical question: Is THIS supposed to be the happiest time in my life? She then goes on to ask James and Dr Steve about the happiest times in their lives. You may be surprised by their answers!

James and Dr. Steve receive a question from a listener this week--a question that rings familiar to both co-hosts. As they break down the problem and offer solutions, they are struck by how personally this question affects each of them! Fortunately, they both arrive at roughly the same conclusion...

A listener writes in and lays out her current life situation. At the end of the thought, she asks our opinion about whether or not she and her husband should have a third child--thereby potentially disrupting their idyllic life. James and Dr. Steve are no strangers to offering advice, and we do so. Oddly, both co-hosts seem to be in agreement...

A listener writes in because she is concerned about the wife of a high school friend. It seems the marriage has been having some issues and now the writer may know too much! She asks James and Dr. Steve for advice - which we gladly give! See if you agree...and let us know what YOU think!

No question this week--which gives the hosts time to reflect upon the past three years of listener involvement. They go over their favorites, and argue a little over which are the best. The show must go on--so we need your emails! [email protected]

There were no listener questions this week, so James fired one off to Dr Steve: How do couples manage stress while moving? The question is particularly salient to Dr Steve, who is preparing to sell his house and move. Always an instigator, James stirs the pot...

A listener writes in, concerned that she may be putting people off with some of her social skills. She lists the issues she has been having, and then asks for advice, James and Dr. Steve go through the practical advice they normally give, but then Dr. Steve offers some solutions from his world of psychology. A step-by-step episode if we've ever had one, with some ideas EVERYONE can use starting today!

A listener writes in to give the audience an update on her situation. She write several months ago and asked about a relationship that was devoid of sexual intimacy. In her update, she asks another question: Is it possible that traditional relationships aren;t my thing? James and Dr. Steve take a crack at answering--although their replies seem to follow very different courses...

A listener writes in with a straight-forward question: should I get an emotional animal (given her situation)? James and Dr. Steve take in her info and give a straight-forward reply. See if you agree!