Ask Gwen: Abusive Father

I grew up with an verbally, mentally and physically abusive father. He's still alive and I do not have a relationship with him. I'm close to 55 years old and am still stuck with...

Ask Gwen: Kids and new spouses after divorce

I have two teenage children. Communicating to them is tough, I feel I am a good mom. I resent the fact that my ex-husband seems to keep butting into our lives. They are close...

Ask Gwen: Daughter feels lost

I have a 16 year old daughter who is a good kid but is really lost right now. She's always been very sensitive, emotional, a bit high strung, andmakes friends easily but also loses...

Ask Gwen: Future Outlook

Future outlook for living. (Recently Widowed Husband) Gwen's Answer: I, along with, I am sure, the visitors on this site extend our condolences and loving thoughts your way. It is both sorrowful and disorienting to lose...

Ask Gwen: Enjoy Life Again

Widow of 2 years - cannot seem to enjoy life the same - hoping for some insight into loving again. Gwen's Answer: Losing a partner is a devastating life change. Not only do we lose the...

Ask Gwen: Cheating Husband

I am about to separate and at the age of 57, I feel hurt and alone. My husband has been cheating on me after 3 years of marriage. How do I find that trust...

Why is my husband so angry at me and the children?

Question: Why is my husband so angry at me and the children? He blames me for everything that is wrong in his life or thinks it's my fault he is not happy. He is verbally...

Ask Gwen: Ending Marriage

My question relates to information you provide about ending a marriage, "If there is conflict and tension, or cold silence, it is time to move on. Such an environment is not healthy for children...

My boyfriend does not want to have any more children

Question: My boyfriend does not want to have any more children (he has two from a previous marriage ages 8 & 5)...I have never had any children...I am struggling with will I ever be able...

Ask Gwen: Attracted to another man

I have been having a very difficult time staying in my marriage lately, I am very attracted to another man. I have always been faithful to our marriage of 15 years. I don't understand...