Ask the Brodys: Archives

 
Read past editions of the Brodys' advice below.

Sex
Mastectomy Affects Desire
I am about to have a double mastectomy and just want to be held and hugged. I'm no longer interested in sex before this surgery, but my husband wants sex now more than ever! Is this normal? Go >

 

Lost Libido
My husband doesn't have the desire to have sex with me and has a very bad habit of looking at other girls. Go >

 

When Love Hurts
Is there a way to improve sex when my wife constantly experiences pain? Go >

 

Sexually Mismatched
My husband doesn't like foreplay and spends little time pleasing me. I, on the other hand, enjoy passion, foreplay, talking, etc. What should we do to create a sexual partnership? Go >

 

The Pros and Cons of Swinging
What do you think are the long-term disadvantages to the "swinging" lifestyle? My wife and I were thinking of getting involved in it, but I am not so sure it will have good results. Go >

 

Neglected Him for Too Long
I neglected my boyfriend intimately for too long, and now he says he's unsure of our future. Go >

 

Marriage
Financial Secrets
My husband is paranoid about money and won't tell me how much he has or what he owns. Go >

 

Cyber-Cheating 101
Is it possible to "stray" when you spend time in chat rooms? Go >

 

Friend or Foe?
My husband of 11 years spends a lot of time with his female friends and often leaves me in the dark about parts of his life. I still love him, but I'm not sure how he feels about me. What should I do? ... Go >

 

Is It Time to Leave?
My husband mentally abuses me into thinking that I can do things his way or no way. Go >

 

Post-Affair Escape
I have been involved in two affairs and now have the strong desire to leave the area and start over, but my husband does not agree. Go >

 

The Thrill is Gone
Do I stay with my husband knowing I don't feel excitement towards him? Go >

 

Fantasies of Revenge
Her husband cheated, and now she wants to get even with "the other woman." Go >

 

Too Little, Too Late
After 22 years of marriage, my wife walked. I can't believe she'd cash out on so many levels. Our friends and family are as shocked as I am. It's happened to a number of friends of mine as well. What gives with today's women? Is this a trend you folks see professionally? Go >

 

Help Up Stop Arguing!
My husband and I have been married for a little less than one year. We love each other desperately but we cannot seem to stop arguing. Am I holding on to a sinking ship or do we have a chance to make this work? Go >

 

Political Divide
We have a great relationship, but this political stuff drives both of us crazy. How do we communicate about world events without triggering our own Holy War? Go >

 

Irreconcilabe Differences?
My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We're 55. We have bickered and disagreed the entire time. We're complete opposites. We work together and that makes it worse. He's a very "offish" person -- sex is intimacy. I'm a cuddler -- talker and toucher. His world is college football -- I hate it. We're too old and not financially well enough to split up. Any suggestions? Go >

 

Marriage Romance: Fact or Fantasy?
My wife, the love of my life, left me a couple of years ago. She had a need for "comfort" from another man. Do you agree that a woman's teen-age ideal of love and romance is a marriage breaker? Go >

 

Jealous of Friend's Affair
I'm married, but my best friend who got divorced last year is having this steamy affair -- and I'm jealous! Go >

 

Celebrating Valentine's Day After Sept. 11
Can you recommend a gift that might bring us closer and show how much I appreciate her? You know, something that will win me some brownie points. Go >

 

Make It Work or Move On?
For New Year's, I've resolved to either make my relationship work or end it. Go >

 

Who's Right, Who's Wrong?
When we argue, my husband always claims that he's right and I'm wrong. How do I deal with this common communication obstacle? Go >

 

Cross-Dressing Husband
After 12 years of marriage, my husband revealed to me that he has secretly been cross-dressing. Go >

 

Uncertain Times, Uncertain Marriage
The events of the last few weeks have caused me to re-examine my life more than ever, and now I think I'm ready to end my 28-year marriage. Is this normal? Go >

 

Getting Past Another Affair
My "friend" just confessed that he slept with a woman three separate times several months ago. How do I build up my trust in him? Go >

 

  Singles
Commitment Phobia
When I bring up the subject of becoming a more committed couple, my boyfriend says he's not ready. Go >

 

Chances for Finding Love
I'm looking for a sweet man to call my own. What is the success rate of an older ThirdAge woman finding a new love? Go >

 

A Widow's Dating Spree
My wife passed away seven months ago and now I'm dating two women, both 20 years younger than me. Should I continue to see both, choose one or stop dating altogether? Go >

 

Attracting the Wrong Kind
I attract men who are controlling, abusive, jealous and just takers. What am I doing wrong? Go >

 

Upfront, Online and Personal
It's hard to meet other singles, so I'm tempted to try online personals. At 48, however, I'm a bit old-fashioned. Are they an OK way to meet a guy? I keep thinking that they will make me seem desperate. Will I just meet freaks? Will someone I know catch me online? Go >

 

Too Many Single Women?
"There seems to be an overabundance of women at singles functions." So how can she meet men? Go >

 

Relationship Expectations
I just broke up with someone because I got bored with the relationship and wanted more romance. Am I expecting too much? Go >

 



 
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