https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marie-dubuque-show--1040584enSociety & CultureCopyright Marie Dubuquehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dff4b7bbb964cfe04534a1e616346126.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marie-dubuque-show--1040584Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:17:50 +0000Marie DubuqueMarie Dubuquefeeds@spreaker.comAuthor Marie Dubuque answers your questions about  those tricky social situations that drive you crazy! She will lay it on the line, tell it like it is...and make you laugh along the way!cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-become-more-likeable--42735668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42735668Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:45:10 +0000Marie DubuqueBecoming more likeable is not what you think. You don't have to command the room, or become more charming or funny, or witty.187friendship,selfesteem,socializingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-jealous-of-someone-else-s-life-because-they-aren-t-working--42572675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42572675Sat, 19 Dec 2020 18:51:50 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's easy to resent your friends because they have an easier life, but things always change...183friendship,jealousy,socializingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-moving-is-so-gut-wrenching--42379572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42379572Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:15:40 +0000Marie DubuqueDon't feel bad if you have a difficult time moving from one home to another. Take it from me, this is a tough experience!326change,leaving,moving,movingdifficulty,relocatingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-people-who-are-insecure-and-jealous-of-you--41862536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41862536Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:45:06 +0000Marie DubuqueShould you drop your insecure friends? Not necessarily.207friendproblems,insecure,jealousycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-you-are-nervous-around-certain-people--41750073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41750073Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:41:59 +0000Marie DubuqueThere is a way to become "un-nervous" so to speak!288anxiety,social,socialanxietycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-friends-who-are-always-playing-the-victim--41647450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41647450Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:55:18 +0000Marie DubuqueI am not talking about good friends who need a shoulder to lean on...I am talking about the people who take advantage and who are always feeling "wronged."280frienddrama,friendshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-people-who-get-angry-yell-at-you-because-you-don-t-share-the-same-politcal-religious-views--41574964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41574964Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:49:23 +0000Marie DubuqueI realize these are divisive times, but come on...some people go too far.295argument,argumentative,conflictcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-when-someone-close-to-you-refuses-to-apologize-and-you-can-t-move-past-it--41524553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41524553Sun, 18 Oct 2020 20:21:26 +0000Marie DubuqueIf this person dismisses your concerns and tries to sweep the problem under the rug, watch out!201conflict,friendproblems,relationshipdrama,toxicfriend,workpoliticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-dump-a-manipulating-friend--41498426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41498426Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:32:16 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's best if you dump your friend in stages...I'll explain.230friendproblems,friendship,socialadvice,toxicfriendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-to-someone-who-says-to-you-why-can-t-you-do-anything-right-and-what-it-really-means--41462666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41462666Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:45:16 +0000Marie DubuqueOften, when someone lashes out at you like that, the reason could be completely unrelated.246conflict,friendshipdrama,workplacepoliticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-people-who-have-to-be-the-center-of-attention-in-any-room--41445290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41445290Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:04:34 +0000Marie DubuqueI think we all have someone like this in our lives. And usually we let them drone on and on...but not anymore...239conflict,friendproblems,selfabsorbed,toxicfamily,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-won-t-your-friend-introduce-you-to-his-her-social-circle-embarrassed-about-friendship--41380685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41380685Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:55:45 +0000Marie DubuqueIs your friend embarrassed to admit that you are her pal? Could be, but probably has to do with a different reason....258frienddrama,friendship,relationships,toxicfriendcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-turn-a-heated-argument-into-a-healthy-conversation--41332311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41332311Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:20:37 +0000Marie DubuqueIf someone is lashing out at you, should you a. defend yourself b. simply leave the room? Neither! Let's talk about how to get this person to back off!234argument,conflict,conflictresolution,toxicfriend,workdramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-someone-really-mean-if-they-say-am-i-making-myself-clear-how-to-respond--41308581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41308581Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:01:34 +0000Marie DubuqueI know your initial reaction would be to answer sarcastically, but don't, and here's why....303conflict,conflictresolution,confrontation,relationships,socialanxiety,toxicfriendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-someone-says-let-s-keep-in-touch-should-you-reach-out-again--41293605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41293605Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:38:04 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat does it really mean if someone says they want to keep in touch with you? Are they just being polite??251etiquette,friendship,manners,socialanxiety,socialinteractioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-you-do-when-someone-doesn-t-like-you-cops-an-attitude-before-they-even-know-you--41280382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41280382Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:50:09 +0000Marie DubuqueI have had that happen...I think we all have. You know someone can't stand you even before you have uttered a word!357awkwardsituation,frienddrama,manners,peopleproblems,rejection,socialanxiety,sociallyawkwardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-would-someone-ask-for-your-opinion-if-they-don-t-really-want-it-say-you-over-analyze--41259771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41259771Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:18:45 +0000Marie DubuqueYour friend comes to you with a problem, and after listening carefully, you respond with a thoughtful answer. And yet this person doesn't like the answer. You can simply say, "Then don't ask me for my opinion!" But why did they come to you in the...303awkward,conflict,frienddrama,friendship,socialanxiety,socialsituations,toxicfriendcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-someone-isn-t-giving-you-eye-contact-does-that-mean-they-are-shifty-or-shy--41244952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41244952Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:10:48 +0000Marie DubuqueHow to handle people who don't look you in the eye. Is it shyness...or something else?372awkwardsocialsituation,lackofeyecontact,shyness,sociallyawkwardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-say-when-you-feel-overwhelmed-intimidated-in-a-group-conversation--41231469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41231469Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:08:55 +0000Marie DubuqueGroups can be tough. Whether you are surrounding the water cooler, at a party or on a zoom call, here's how to deal...250awkward,coworkers,peopleproblems,shyness,sociallawkwardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-is-ok-not-to-be-ok-getting-through-the-tough-times--41225212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41225212Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:29:26 +0000Marie DubuqueWhen someone asks you if you are doing alright, it is OK to say no, and explain why. I think we are all accustomed to just soldiering through, and that will not help you get through the tough times.388coping,feelingdown,goingthroughsomething,losscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-making-fun-of-you-for-being-a-germaphobe-how-to-handle-them--19795822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19795822Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:34:13 +0000Marie DubuqueRemember, these types are looking for something that you are sensitive about. They want to get under your skin....314friendship,insecurity,passiveaggressive,rudebehaviorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-old-friend-comes-back-into-your-life-but-only-momentarily--19757750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19757750Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:23:50 +0000Marie DubuqueThis old friend reappears in your life only to disappear again...why?267clique,friend,friendproblem,friendship,rejection,toxicfriendshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-cut-off-contact-with-father-and-step-mother-because-she-has-it-out-for-you--19722441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19722441Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:01:18 +0000Marie DubuqueThis is a touch relationship. Remember, if you cut off contact with her, you lose contact with your dad. There may be a way to salvage both.325familydrama,familyproblems,stepmotherproblemscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-break-up-with-someone-who-is-a-reckless-spender-has-money-problems--19637831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19637831Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:05:00 +0000Marie DubuqueYes, kick them to the curb...and I will tell you why. This could be the jolt this person needs to get his/her life together!243commitment,moneywoes,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-call-someone-out-if-you-feel-it-is-a-one-sided-friendship--19526884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19526884Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:09:18 +0000Marie DubuqueNo! And I will tell you why...268friends,friendshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-brother-wasn-t-invited-to-dad-s-wedding-should-you-still-attend--19508636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19508636Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:50:18 +0000Marie DubuqueYes, and I will explain why.265familydrama,siblilngrivalry,weddingproblemscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-fix-a-relationship-where-your-partner-says-he-doesn-t-love-you--19491846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19491846Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:50:41 +0000Marie DubuqueIf your partner yells, "I don't love you," in the heat of an argument, that is not a reason to leave him. People say things that they don't mean all the time when they are angry. But if he sits you down calmly and utters those words, you need to listen.274love,marriage,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-should-you-say-do-when-a-friend-acts-cold-towards-you--19477737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19477737Sat, 12 Oct 2019 20:06:48 +0000Marie DubuqueIt depends...if this person is a drama king/queen who is always looking for someone to be mad at, you should handle the situation much differently than if a good friend who is usually pretty laid back starts acting standoffish.299friendship,rejection,rudebehavior,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-in-law-doesn-t-like-you-because-you-aren-t-religious-enough--19084150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19084150Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:09:57 +0000Marie DubuqueThis is a tough situation. But remember, it probably has nothing to do with religion and more about control.291familydrama,motherinlaw,toxicmotherinlawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-when-boyfriend-partner-is-not-there-for-you-when-you-are-sick--19072801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19072801Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:14:52 +0000Marie DubuqueI am not saying to kick him to the curb (not yet anyway) but you two need to have a chat!217cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-follow-a-boyfriend-girlfriend--19041467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19041467Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:48:02 +0000Marie DubuqueIf your boyfriend/girlfriend is moving across the country or across the world, should you follow him/her?168dating,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-seem-friendly-but-not-distant-in-new-work-place--18979595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18979595Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:10:28 +0000Marie DubuqueYou don't want to come across as cold, but you don't want to get too close to co-workers.208coworkers,officepolitics,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boyfriend-accuses-you-of-not-listening-what-is-really-happening-here--18974179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18974179Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:04:26 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you are really trying to listen to your partner, yet he is not having it, saying you interrupt and get too emotional, is this a sign of something more?203relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshiptroublecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-you-say-to-a-friend-who-broke-something-at-a-venue-and-you-have-to-pay-for-it--18943793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18943793Wed, 28 Aug 2019 23:52:30 +0000Marie DubuqueThis is a sticky situation. Do you tell your friend to pay up...badger them until they cough up the money or let it go?267friendship,manners,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-trouble-fitting-in-with-girlfriend-s-family-what-to-do--18907812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18907812Sat, 24 Aug 2019 22:13:07 +0000Marie DubuqueNo matter how eccentric these people are, or how different they are from your parents, you need to find a way to get along...but remember, your relationship is with your girlfriend, not with her family.257familydrama,inlaws,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fiance-s-family-invites-his-ex-to-family-dinners-what--18882416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18882416Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:08:15 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you do when your fiance's parents (your future in-laws) constantly invite his ex-girlfriend to all family functions?? I don't like ultimatums, but in this case....215engagement,fiance,marriage,relationships,toxicfamilycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-guy-who-flirts-and-then-ghosts-you--18869545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18869545Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:59:13 +0000Marie DubuqueCould it be the thrill of the chase?167attraction,love,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-you-always-end-up-arguing-with-your-dad-every-time-you-visit-him--18860120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18860120Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:28:50 +0000Marie DubuqueI'm not saying you have to walk on egg shells when you visit your father, but if you know the hot-button issues, don't bring them up! But more importantly, if you ask your dad the right questions, he might not become so argumentative.232familydrama,relationships,toxicfamilycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-someone-s-feelings-vanish-over-night--18851607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18851607Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:06:36 +0000Marie DubuqueA young woman who's boyfriend professed his love just days before suddenly say he "needs space," and mean it?231love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-feel-like-everyone-has-a-significant-other-except-you--18838190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18838190Fri, 16 Aug 2019 20:07:30 +0000Marie DubuqueIt is easy for me to say to embrace single life, but honestly, you don't know what is going on in someone else's relationship.240friendship,relationships,singlelifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/afraid-to-tell-your-sister-you-are-getting-engaged-because-of-her-loser-boyfriend--18819095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18819095Wed, 14 Aug 2019 20:41:02 +0000Marie DubuqueGetting engaged should be a joyful time in your life...but not when your sister is resentful.189engagement,familydynamics,relationships,sibling,sister,toxicfamilycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inlaws-don-t-contact-you-enough-is-this-really-a-problem--18799894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18799894Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:52:17 +0000Marie DubuqueDaughter in-law wants to hear more from her husband's parents. They are her only real family. Could it be because she doesn't have kids yet?262family,familydynamics,inlaws,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/of-course-miley-cyrus-and-liam-hemsworth-weren-t-going-to-make-it-what-we-can-learn--18790634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18790634Sun, 11 Aug 2019 15:24:05 +0000Marie DubuqueWhy on-again off-again relationships don't work in the long run!233breakup,couples,marriage,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-drop-a-friend-who-is-a-radical-vegan-yes-maybe--18781052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18781052Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:36:28 +0000Marie DubuqueI have nothing against vegans. (I am one, sort of.) But vegans who throw their veganism in your face is another matter entirely!233friends,friendship,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-if-your-friend-is-acting-distant-and-secretive--18768052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18768052Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:03:43 +0000Marie DubuqueYour friend wants to know everything that is going on in your life, but will reveal nothing about hers...What gives?189friends,friendshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-meet-up-with-a-former-friend--18758693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18758693Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:49:14 +0000Marie DubuqueIt depends...on what you hope to gain and whether or not you want to rekindle the friendship. Or is it closure you need?216friends,friendshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-tell-close-friend-that-people-are-gossiping-about-him-her--18746235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18746235Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:56:56 +0000Marie DubuqueWould you want to know if people were talking behind your back? But remember, be prepared that your friend may not believe you...and then be patient. The back-stabbers' true colors will come out!214betrayal,friendship,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-people-who-brag-about-themselves-all-the-time--18723060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18723060Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:26:51 +0000Marie DubuqueDealing with a boastful person can be frustrating and exhausting! But there is a way to handle them....273boast,brag,friendship,rudeness,rudepeople,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trying-too-hard-to-fit-in--18716273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18716273Sat, 03 Aug 2019 19:37:09 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you find it hard to fit in? Maybe that is just it. You are trying too hard.222cliques,friends,friendship,socializingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friend-throws-it-in-your-face-that-he-has-great-job-and-you-don-t--18707284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18707284Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:19:46 +0000Marie DubuqueYou are struggling; Your friend isn't. Why does he have to rub it in?280friendship,jealousy,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-you-feel-invisible-around-gregarious-outgoing-friend--18701677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18701677Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:12:18 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know those people who simply have to be the center of attention and always steal the show and take the spotlight away from everyone else? Sometimes, these types don't even realize what they are doing. But it doesn't mean you have to sit in the...243friendship,rudeness,socialsituationscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-ready-for-a-relationship-with-you--18689380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18689380Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:35:37 +0000Marie DubuqueIs she/he not ready to date anyone...or you in particular? It's probably you, and here's why....246dating,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-person-interested-or-just-stringing-you-along--18670901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18670901Mon, 29 Jul 2019 23:54:04 +0000Marie DubuqueIf someone tells you that she is only interested in you a platonic way, but then shows your picture to friends and brags about how handsome you are, what does all this mean?187attraction,friendship,friendzone,love,rejectioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-who-compare-you-to-a-sibling-it-hurts-at-any-age--18662265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18662265Sun, 28 Jul 2019 21:41:40 +0000Marie DubuqueI think no matter how old you are, you want your parent's approval. And often, they don't understand that you would rather not live in someone else's shadow.305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-this-person-desperate-to-be-friends-with-you-ulterior-motive-perhaps--18656905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18656905Sat, 27 Jul 2019 20:51:01 +0000Marie DubuqueYou have to keep your guard up and really wonder what this "friend" really wants from you.219friends,friendship,rudeness,socialclimber,toxicfriendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-friends-who-ignore-you-unless-they-need-a-favor--18651458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18651458Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:20:39 +0000Marie DubuqueThose are the worst kinds of friends, and yet, we refuse to drop them, and almost get used to these really bad qualities!280friendship,rudeness,toxicfriendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-dump-a-friend-who-cancels-at-the-last-minute-yes-maybe--18642658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18642658Thu, 25 Jul 2019 22:41:14 +0000Marie DubuqueIf it happens once, then maybe there was an emergency, but twice, you are someone's second choice, clearly!214friends,friendship,toxicfriendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-over-time-when-you-are-over-worked--18629770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18629770Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:40:14 +0000Marie DubuqueOne of my YouTube viewers was given a promotion but no raise and she works more than 60 hours per week! Let's talk about how she would approach the boss.204boss,gettingaraise,jobs,officepolitics,work,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-being-dumped-by-your-best-friend-at-work--18604090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18604090Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:14:26 +0000Marie DubuqueShould you get in her face and ask her why she all of a sudden ghosted you? No, you should act completely normal like nothing ever happened and just be polite and say hi when you see her and make small talk on occasion, or just talk about work-related...204officepolitcs,workfriendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-someone-who-shoots-down-every-thing-you-say--18600337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18600337Sat, 20 Jul 2019 21:08:59 +0000Marie DubuqueThis person always disagrees with anything and everything you say in front of everyone else no matter what!237rudebehavior,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-that-got-away-or-not--18595136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18595136Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:58:49 +0000Marie DubuqueI see these people who look back dreamily on the relationship that slipped through their fingers and they wonder what if?194commitment,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unrequited-love-or-a-waste-of-time--18585867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18585867Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:44:13 +0000Marie DubuqueWhen you have feelings for someone and they don't feel the same way, eventually you let it go...but two years later?150love,rejection,relationships,singlelifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-one-or-two-friends-within-a-large-group-of-people--18574487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18574487Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:37:13 +0000Marie DubuqueLarge groups can be intimidating! But if you want to get close to one or two people, I think you should do the opposite of what you think is the plan! (I'll explain.)Also, hang around the food table if you are at a party or a networking event. People...182feelingawkward,friendship,makingfriends,networkinggroups,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-some-people-actually-treat-friends-as-disposable--18567463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18567463Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:10:10 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you ever feel like a "friend" would dump you if you stopped doing them favors? You may be right!205friendship,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-someone-who-talks-too-much-and-chases-after-you--18558073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18558073Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:47:23 +0000Marie DubuqueOne of my YouTube viewers has a friend who won't stop talking. In fact, she chases after him and continues to talk! Boundaries people, boundaries!!210friendship,rudebehavior,rudeness,socialize,talkstoomuchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-a-co-worker-who-tries-to-boss-you-around--18550095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18550095Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:01:09 +0000Marie DubuqueYou don't want to antagonize this person because you have to work with him/her! But at the same time, you want to let them know subtly that you are not going to be a door mat either!245officedrama,officepolitics,toxiccoworker,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/traveling-600-miles-to-a-party-you-weren-t-invited-to-feeling-left-out--18542796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18542796Sat, 13 Jul 2019 18:25:35 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you do if you and your friends are traveling a fair distance to a party and you were the only one not invited? To top it off, your family has a history with the honoree, AND they said they would "pencil you in" if there is a cancellation!!...211friends,friendship,leftout,rejection,rudebehavior,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-someone-says-something-personal-or-embarrassing-in-front-of-everyone--18537709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18537709Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:32:09 +0000Marie DubuqueYou are mortified because this person just revealed something really personal, and make no mistake...they knew exactly what they were doing!282difficultpeople,embarrassing,manners,nosy,rudebehavior,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-coworker-who-gives-you-backhanded-compliments--18527005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18527005Thu, 11 Jul 2019 22:31:36 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know the type...they are sweet as pie, while trying to tear you a new one. They are the people who appear to be nice and kind, and yet, when you walk away, you leave wondering what just happened!?411officepolitics,rudepeople,toxiccoworker,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-to-someone-who-asks-how-much-you-make-or-another-rude-question--18519039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18519039Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:45:01 +0000Marie DubuquePeople are so brazen as to think they have every right to ask certain questions. And believe me, they know good and well that they are putting you on the spot. How to stop them once and for all from ever asking you a personal, nosy question again!295cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-people-who-criticize-you-in-front-of-others--18508344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18508344Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:50:06 +0000Marie DubuqueThis always seems to happen in your proudest moment. You are so happy about an accomplishment..even the smallest little milestone. There is always one person who can't stand that you are the center of attention. And they try to sabotage your small...226critical,family,rudebehavior,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-can-t-i-get-along-with-this-person--18491644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18491644Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:03:45 +0000Marie DubuqueSometimes, no matter what you do, you can't please someone. And you have tried everything! This might be someone you work with or a family member. Here's the solution....336difficultpeople,gettingalongcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-best-friend-has-a-new-bff-now-what--18484591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18484591Sun, 07 Jul 2019 22:24:33 +0000Marie DubuqueYou thought this person was your best friend...Your BFF for life. Now, she is closer to someone else...Hasn't dropped you completely as a friend, but this other person is her go-to confidante now. How do you handle the situation?432bestfriend,bff,friendship,friendshipover,lostbff,lostfriendcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-on-from-a-friend-who-hurt-you--18478747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18478747Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:48:18 +0000Marie DubuqueSometimes losing a friendship can be just as painful as the end of a romantic relationship...but it doesn't have to be!259friends,friendship,losscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-bosses-who-talk-behind-your-back--18473116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18473116Sat, 06 Jul 2019 00:35:53 +0000Marie DubuqueIt is a tricky situation, and believe me, this person probably has treated other people in a similar way. So, take meticulous notes on everything he/she says. Document, document, document! And above all, there is a way to be professional and friendly...296badboss,officepolitics,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-shouldn-t-feel-pressure-to-be-in-a-relationship--18464535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18464535Thu, 04 Jul 2019 22:45:56 +0000Marie DubuqueI can't believe how many people feel like it isn't "normal" to be flying solo, and I am here to tell you it is! Embrace your singleness and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Sure, put yourself out there, and be open to meeting new people. But don't...331beingsingle,dating,singlelifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-this-person-hate-me-paranoia-or-jealousy--12910303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12910303Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:23:48 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you ever get the feeling that someone, either a co-worker, family member or acquaintance just doesn't like you and you can't figure out why? Are you paranoid or is this person jealous of you? I vote jealousy!353familytension,friendship,friendshipadvice,jealousy,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharing-useless-info-with-strangers-caring-what-people-think--12899577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12899577Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:42:38 +0000Marie DubuqueWhy do I share completely arbitrary and useless information with strangers and then care what they think?!312embarrassment,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turned-down-for-a-promotion-and-it-was-rubbed-in-my-face--11443992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11443992Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:22:38 +0000Marie DubuqueThat happened to one of my youtube viewers. Now what should she do?201coworkerbattles,officepoliticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/co-workers-accuse-you-of-acting-entitled--11144726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11144726Sat, 25 Feb 2017 23:59:07 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat does that really mean? Do they think you are full of yourself? Or..simply jealous?194coworkers,gossip,office,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-co-worker-who-tries-to-steal-your-secrets--10577621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10577621Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:19:58 +0000Marie DubuqueWorking on commission is tough. Why does this fellow employee want to take the easy way?165coworkerbattles,officepoliticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-love-with-your-best-friend-does-he-feel-the-same--10328453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10328453Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:07:59 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd what if this person is your roommate? And could he be taking advantage of the situation?306attraction,commitment,friendship,love,roommatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mens-salon-vs-womens-salon-is-co-worker-flirting-with-me--10320133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10320133Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:55:26 +0000Marie DubuqueA problem I encountered over the weekend and should a listener ask out his co-worker who he thinks is flirting?307attracting,dating,flirting,gossip,officeladiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-a-shoulder-to-cry-on-or-is-the-relationship-something-more--10313041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10313041Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:36:36 +0000Marie DubuqueThis woman is going through a divorce and leaning on her "friend." Or is this the beginning of romance?233attraction,divorce,friendship,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sister-in-law-is-jealous-of-you--10306605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10306605Sat, 14 Jan 2017 18:43:33 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you say to your husband's sister and how do you handle the situation at family gatherings?312drama,family,relationships,sisterinlawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-if-someone-makes-makes-fun-of-your-appearance--10306398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10306398Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:55:57 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd often they do it in a 'nice" way, so you don't even know what hit you!325friend,friendship,passive-aggressive,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-selena-gomez-did-not-break-the-girl-code-by-dating-weeknd--10299081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10299081Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:17:39 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd what happens if your bestie ends up dating your ex?244attraction,breakups,friendship,girlcode,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-event-causes-him-her-to-break-up-with-you--10293617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10293617Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:29:07 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you move on, or try to hold on?337breakups,love,movingon,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-reason-he-she-isn-t-contacting-you-after-1st-date--10284935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10284935Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:08:12 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd it's something that might surprise you.387attraction,dating,love,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-to-a-friend-who-uses-you-takes-advantage--10277808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10277808Tue, 10 Jan 2017 18:31:56 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know who they are, and you know their M.O. Here's what to say to these moochers!375friendship,rejection,relationships,trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-you-think-your-partner-is-a-control-freak--10272058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10272058Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:27:10 +0000Marie DubuqueIt starts with back seat driving and video games and ends with....324commitment,control,freak,love,romancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-relationship-is-more-like-kim-and-kanye-s-than-you-think--10258368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10258368Sat, 07 Jan 2017 14:46:06 +0000Marie DubuqueIs your partner really there for you?321celebrities,couples,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-emotional-abuse-be-subtle--10254284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10254284Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:07:44 +0000Marie DubuqueYour partner doesn't have to yell at you for it to hurt.394break-ups,heartache,love,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-thrive-married-to-a-narcissist--10245391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10245391Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:06:02 +0000Marie DubuquePossibly, but you have to lay it on the line and turn the tables on him/her.339love,narcissist,relationshipadvice,self-centeredcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-can-learn-from-mariah-carey-debacle-one-upping--10241741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10241741Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:17:21 +0000Marie DubuqueHow the singer handled the after-math of her New Year's Eve fiasco is worse than the actual performance...and what should you say to people who always have to be better than you are?492friendship,relationship,socializingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meltdown-in-a-store-and-boyfriend-s-female-friends-a-problem--9990820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9990820Mon, 28 Nov 2016 21:43:00 +0000Marie DubuqueThe holidays aren't even here yet, and already I am already having meltdowns! And is it OK for your boyfriend to spend time with female buddies? No, not really, and I'll explain why.352conflicts,jealousy,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obsession-with-youth-undermining-your-confidence--9880421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9880421Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:30:36 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you feel like people are trying to burst your bubble? Join th e club!243friendship,jealousy,obsession,rivalry,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awkward-sales-person-moment-taking-two-months-off-work-ok--9659560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9659560Mon, 17 Oct 2016 20:29:49 +0000Marie DubuqueWhy would you give someone a hard time for taking a few months off from work? Wouldn't we all like to do that?245awkward,friendship,jealousy,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-strangers-in-pursuit-of-coffee-old-friend-back-in-your-life--9652770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9652770Sun, 16 Oct 2016 23:12:36 +0000Marie DubuqueYou never know who you will meet when you are looking for a Starbucks! And what do you do if your friend basically abandons you for a year and then reappears in your life as if nothing happened?363friendship,rejection,relationships,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-conversation-stealers--9645953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9645953Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:52:00 +0000Marie DubuqueHow do you handle someone who simply saunters up to you while you are talking to a friend and then changes the subject to something completely different?226dramaqueen,passive-aggressive,rude,rudeness,socializingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sneaky-coworker-who-tries-to-derail-your-career--9640041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9640041Fri, 14 Oct 2016 21:11:00 +0000Marie DubuqueThis person may act like your best friend, but could actually become your worst enemy...345coworkerbattles,officepolitics,passive-aggressive,relationships,workdramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-money-property-and-difficult-siblings--9609471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9609471Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:13:27 +0000Marie DubuqueWhen you have to clean out a loved one's house and handle less than warm and friendly family members, it's enough to drive you over the edge...speaking of the edge, why can't I be more cool, calm and collected!!351family,money,passive-aggressive,relationships,siblingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boss-belittles-38-year-old-single-woman-with-no-kids--9278743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9278743Sat, 27 Aug 2016 23:24:16 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you say to the crazy boss lady who refuses to believe that there is another way to lead a happy life?!291badboss,relationships,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-wanting-to-date-someone-with-kids-and-sharing-too-soon--9142708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9142708Sun, 07 Aug 2016 14:31:09 +0000Marie DubuqueAlso, do you need to give this person an explanation as to why you don't want to date her?359attraction,dating,friendship,lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/identifying-with-your-car-and-friends-who-desert-you-for-a-guy-girl--9032558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9032558Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:18:41 +0000Marie DubuqueWhy do we look at our cars as extensions of who we are? And is it OK for a friend to ditch you for a new relationship?402dating,family,friendship,lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-looking-at-other-women-or-something-more--8794955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8794955Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:10:34 +0000Marie DubuqueIs it OK for your man to be constantly eyeing other girls and bragging about it to you?224commitment,dating,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-we-all-so-nosy-and-attention-or-attraction--8570273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8570273Sat, 21 May 2016 15:59:45 +0000Marie DubuqueAre you interested in someone only because he showers you with attention, or is he the real deal?315committment,friendship,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-someone-is-fixated-on-you--8385711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8385711Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:25:28 +0000Marie DubuqueWhen you want to be friends and he wants more...160dating,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-if-you-can-t-stand-your-sister-s-boyfriend--8194977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8194977Wed, 06 Apr 2016 19:48:43 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you have to socialize with him if he disrespects you?164boyfriend,family,love,relationships,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-sight-out-of-mind--8050220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8050220Sat, 19 Mar 2016 14:40:31 +0000Marie DubuqueI'm talking about my first Lulu Lemon experience, and a friend who is completely distant once her bff moves away.377friendship,relationships,socialize,trendscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-to-a-gossiper-about-your-job-hunting-experience--7935182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7935182Sun, 06 Mar 2016 01:07:04 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know those so-called friends who seem to "care" about your situation when all they want to do is talk behind your back. Here's how to handle those catty people who really only care about themselves!193catty,friendship,relationships,rude,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friends-who-lie-and-gender-roles-redefined--7766334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7766334Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:06:34 +0000Marie DubuqueAs long as the relationship works for you, what does it matter, who does what? And how long should you put up with a friend who lies?285commitment,friends,friendship,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miley-and-liam-did-it-should-you--7617092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7617092Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:44:29 +0000Marie DubuqueIs getting back together with an ex a good idea?338breakups,liam,miley,reconcile,reconciliationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-mooching-boyfriend--7515271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7515271Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:32:20 +0000Marie DubuqueIs he really worth it??!!211boyfriend,girlfriend,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanks-but-no-thanks--7446805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7446805Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:13:57 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you have a bunch of ungrateful losers in your life who don't say thank you?283etiquette,friends,rant,relationships,ventcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pop-culture-deficiency--7441667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7441667Sat, 26 Dec 2015 16:31:46 +0000Marie DubuqueYou really don't know who she is??374etiquette,family,friendship,relationships,socializingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cookie-exchange-from-hell--7349404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7349404Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:01:14 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you have to go to these things, you will understand!248etiquette,friends,friendship,manners,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-petty-friends--7292852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7292852Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:49:35 +0000Marie DubuqueThis one though, really takes the cake. I am not sure I would stay friends with this person....283friend,friendship,manners,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-someone-says-something-hurtful--7222577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7222577Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:01:23 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd you really don't know what to say....303friends,friendship,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-freeze-up-when-someone-flirts--7176625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7176625Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:56:20 +0000Marie DubuqueGive yourself a break! This shouldn't ruin a potential relationship....221attraction,dating,friendship,love,lustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-nosy-people--6802259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6802259Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:37:34 +0000Marie DubuqueSomeone asks you a question about your finances and you don't want to answer. What do you say?174etiquette,friends,friendship,manners,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-friends-distancing-themselves--6743845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6743845Sun, 04 Oct 2015 23:55:18 +0000Marie DubuqueYour life changes and all of a sudden your closest friends and family aren't around?!243family,friends,friendship,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-work-enemies--6722397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6722397Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:24:58 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you do when someone at the office starts talking behind your back?288office,officepolitics,work,workplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-was-afraid-on-the-train--6709082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6709082Wed, 30 Sep 2015 17:11:12 +0000Marie DubuqueAn incident happened to me while I was waiting at our local transit station. And it makes you think about how secure and safe you really are.740crime,public,safety,transportation,violencecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejected-by-someone-at-work--6683360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6683360Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:59:44 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's bad enough to be dumped by someone at work, but then to have to see him everyday?!229love,officepolitics,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coworker-rats-you-out-to-boss--6649722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6649722Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:30:32 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd you thought this was your friend!253friends,friendship,officepolitics,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coworker-tries-to-make-you-look-bad--6610321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6610321Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:54:24 +0000Marie DubuqueYou can...and will rise about this common situation in the work place.303coworkers,officepolitics,rudeness,workplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-he-serious-or-not--6601116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6601116Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:01:56 +0000Marie DubuqueIs this guy leading her on, or is distance a factor?262attraction,commitment,dating,friendship,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-parents-after-online-dating--6550403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6550403Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:48:55 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd they don't like her already....393commitment,dating,etiquette,inlaws,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rude-when-people-are-over--6515459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6515459Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:34:58 +0000Marie DubuqueYou tell me if this is rude...Maybe we are in a different time.250communication,etiquette,friends,friendship,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/telling-people-what-they-want-to-hear--6494560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6494560Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:05:27 +0000Marie DubuqueWhy it's hard to speak the truth and give your honest opinion.235friendship,opinion,relationships,relatonshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doesn-t-fit-in-with-family-members--6486809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6486809Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:41:45 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you do when you feel like you are the odd man out, for whatever reason?241dramaqueenaward,family,friendship,inlaws,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/depressed-because-of-joblessness--6475617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6475617Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:05:38 +0000Marie DubuqueI think a lot of people are in the same boat. A recent college grad wrote in...289confidence,jobhunting,selfesteemcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/really-tooo-busy-for-a-relationship--6465298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6465298Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:29:14 +0000Marie DubuqueOr is this person too afraid of a commitment?205attraction,friendship,love,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ring-not-good-enough-for-fiance--6455585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6455585Thu, 06 Aug 2015 22:43:55 +0000Marie DubuqueI mean, does she have a right to complain? Maybe, maybe not.215attraction,etiquette,friendship,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deceiving-your-husband-is-ok--6425803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6425803Thu, 30 Jul 2015 23:57:19 +0000Marie DubuqueSometimes, if you absolutely have to!174friendship,love,marriage,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-she-really-over-her-ex-should-you-break-up--6387127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6387127Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:38:35 +0000Marie DubuqueEven if your girlfriend is not cheating, but you feel she is not really present in the relationship, should you move on?249love,rejection,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-sister-who-ignores-you--6377030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6377030Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:48:32 +0000Marie DubuqueThat is a tough one, but sometimes, you can't force "closeness" and just have to find a way to get along.285etiquette,friendship,relationships,siblingrivalry,siblingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friends-dates-cancel-last-minute-irked--6374215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6374215Sun, 19 Jul 2015 20:58:59 +0000Marie DubuqueI get it, because that drives me crazy...Here's what I would do....267dating,friends,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-person-you-date-a-gift-too-soon--6370414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6370414Sat, 18 Jul 2015 21:27:07 +0000Marie DubuqueAfter seven dates should you give this person a present?311dating,friends,friendship,relationships,reltionshipcoachingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-something-stupid-on-first-date--6361797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6361797Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:39:51 +0000Marie DubuqueSo, what do you do? Try to explain? I don't think so.380date,dating,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-little-time-for-family-friends--6356931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6356931Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:11:51 +0000Marie Dubuque15 minutes is better than three hours, if the conversation is really meaningful. I'll explain.260etiquette,friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-my-sister-friends-with-my-ex--6335776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6335776Fri, 10 Jul 2015 23:06:15 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd what can you do about it? A lot..because you don't want your sister to become your ex's spy!301attraction,love,rejection,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guy-friend-gets-new-girlfriend--6281763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6281763Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:54:18 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd now, your buddy has basically dumped all his old friends in favor of the love of his life...or is she?257etiquette,friend,love,relationship,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-a-trip-on-a-first-date-huh--6273819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6273819Fri, 26 Jun 2015 23:46:13 +0000Marie DubuqueThat is exactly what our listener did, and no surprise, the date didn't go well, and he is wondering why!!221attraction,dating,etiquette,relationship,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talk-about-manipulation-this-is-a-doozy--6236531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6236531Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:59:09 +0000Marie DubuqueWait until you hear this letter from a listener.141etiquette,familydynamics,friendship,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friends-who-talk-down-to-you--6227722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6227722Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:24:47 +0000Marie DubuqueThere is something you can tell these types that might just turn their behavior around.210etiquette,friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-name-dropping-coworker--6198170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6198170Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:34:36 +0000Marie DubuqueThis person is intimidated by you, because you have the life she wants! Now, how to handle her...239etiquette,friends,officepolitics,relationships,workdramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yes-you-can-break-up-via-text--6193402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6193402Tue, 09 Jun 2015 21:53:28 +0000Marie DubuqueIt doesn't matter how you do it, just break up already!270etiquette,rejection,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-back-should-i-contact-my-ex--6189134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6189134Tue, 09 Jun 2015 01:08:40 +0000Marie DubuqueIt depends...If you were the one who broke up with her, and now you have changed, then yes! But if she called it off, then absolutely now. This case has a grey area...I'll explain.346rejection,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshiprecovery,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/said-something-rude-to-coworker-now-what--6188467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6188467Mon, 08 Jun 2015 22:38:39 +0000Marie DubuqueEveryone has said something they really didn't mean...or the person took it the wrong way. How do you rectify the situation?422etiquette,officepolitics,relationshipadvice,relationships,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-long-can-silent-treatment-continue--6175195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6175195Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:32:31 +0000Marie DubuqueIt doesn't have to if you know what to say!231etiquette,friend,friendship,relationship,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-don-t-have-to-break-up-in-person--6133578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6133578Thu, 28 May 2015 14:49:25 +0000Marie DubuqueIn fact, you don't owe this person an explanation at all! It's OK to avoid, avoid, avoid.217breakups,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/made-an-insensitive-remark-or-not--6077658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6077658Sat, 16 May 2015 16:14:14 +0000Marie DubuqueDid this person call someone fat...or is she just a drama queen?206etiquette,familydynamics,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-call-me-dude--6075765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6075765Sat, 16 May 2015 03:01:43 +0000Marie DubuqueAre you tired of all those catch phrases? I am!206etiquette,friendship,manners,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-to-a-moocher--6063685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6063685Wed, 13 May 2015 16:22:38 +0000Marie DubuqueIf someone asks you for free services, no matter what your profession is, say no. And then tell them off...you have to, or it will happen to someone else.321etiquette,officepolitics,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supervisor-over-someone-who-hates-you--6060715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6060715Tue, 12 May 2015 22:52:51 +0000Marie DubuqueYour coworker can't stand you...And you just got a new promotion. Now you are her supervisor! What to do?271badboss,friendship,officepolitics,relationship,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-go-in-on-co-worker-s-baby-gift--6055828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6055828Mon, 11 May 2015 22:00:25 +0000Marie DubuqueIt makes me mad when people send around the card and we all have to chip in. Why???222etiquette,manners,officepolitics,relationship,workplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-say-you-talk-too-much-at-work--6054734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6054734Mon, 11 May 2015 17:38:26 +0000Marie DubuqueIs this their problem...or yours?306friends,officepolitics,relationships,talk,workdramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-to-a-self-centered-co-worker--6051663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6051663Sun, 10 May 2015 23:03:52 +0000Marie DubuqueMy advice might surprise you.......297etiquette,officepolitics,relationships,workdrama,workplaceangercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-change-when-you-meet-new-people--6051605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6051605Sun, 10 May 2015 22:46:53 +0000Marie DubuqueSometimes trying too hard makes you look like an entirely different person!272etiquette,friendship,manners,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/someone-asks-you-a-personal-question--6050451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6050451Sun, 10 May 2015 17:05:52 +0000Marie DubuqueYou don't have to answer! Here are some clever ways to get them to stop!!222etiquette,friends,friendship,relationships,workdramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-ok-to-suck-up-to-the-boss--6047939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6047939Sat, 09 May 2015 23:44:45 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you are the favorite and everyone knows it, how do you deal with the resentment? And you hate the boss just as much as they do!298badbosses,officepolitics,relationships,relationshipstips,workplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-ok-not-to-want-to-have-a-party--6047788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6047788Sat, 09 May 2015 22:49:25 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you would rather be a hermit, why not? Hey, it's not a bad life!411etiquette,friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-someone-know-you-don-t-like-him--6042904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6042904Fri, 08 May 2015 21:35:20 +0000Marie DubuqueIs it a good idea to be fake nice, or should you act all-out rude?266etiquette,friendship,relationships,relationshipsurvival,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-a-manipulator-at-work--6042568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6042568Fri, 08 May 2015 20:07:43 +0000Marie DubuqueThis guy is intimidated by you, clearly. Now what?262etiquette,officepolitics,relationshipadvice,relationships,workplacehorrorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-much-emphasis-on-appearance-at-work--6037213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6037213Thu, 07 May 2015 17:55:38 +0000Marie DubuqueNo! Casual Fridays started the problem! But is it a problem? Maybe.396etiquette,officepolitics,relationshipadvice,relationships,workplacedramacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ex-crashes-your-father-s-birthday-party--6032376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6032376Wed, 06 May 2015 19:17:29 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd no one invited him. How do you handle that one?242etiquette,exboyfriend,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-have-to-befriend-customers-work--6028415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6028415Tue, 05 May 2015 23:34:09 +0000Marie DubuqueNo, you don't...but why not? There might be a very good reason.266customers,etiquette,relationships,workplace,workpoliticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-a-friend-who-uses-people--6022469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6022469Mon, 04 May 2015 21:57:33 +0000Marie DubuqueAre you a victim? Find out.235etiquette,friend,friendships,manners,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-say-when-someone-asks-your-age--6022325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6022325Mon, 04 May 2015 21:19:19 +0000Marie DubuqueWe have reality TV to thank for people feeling like they have to divulge all kinds of personal information!417etiquette,friends,relationshipadvice,relationships,societycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crashing-son-s-wedding-huh--6018173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6018173Sun, 03 May 2015 23:15:42 +0000Marie DubuqueSo what you weren't invited. Get over it!248etiquette,inlaws,motherinlaw,reationships,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jealous-of-someone-else-s-life--6017299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6017299Sun, 03 May 2015 19:01:42 +0000Marie DubuqueIs the grass really greener?200friendship,jealousy,relationship,relationshipcoaching,relatonshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feel-uneasy-about-future-boss--6013724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6013724Sat, 02 May 2015 21:22:25 +0000Marie DubuqueHave you ever taken a job and then suddenly regretted that decision because you think your boss might be crazy?192badbosses,officepolitics,relationshipcoaching,relationships,workplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-sure-how-your-date-feels-about-you--6013688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6013688Sat, 02 May 2015 21:11:34 +0000Marie DubuqueHave you ever been on a date and you thought there was a real connection and come to find out the other person didn't think the evening went well at all?289attraction,dating,love,relationship,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coworker-distant-after-weight-comment--6007590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6007590Fri, 01 May 2015 14:13:18 +0000Marie DubuqueSo you put your foot in your mouth after you made an unflattering comment about your coworker's weight. Don't make a big deal about it...but there is one thing you can say that might make all the difference.249friends,officepolitics,relationshipadvice,relationships,workplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/husband-spent-too-much-on-gift--6003048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6003048Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:30:00 +0000Marie DubuqueThe wife says they can't afford it. Should she make him take it back?167etiquette,manners,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-friend-slept-with-your-husband--5999426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5999426Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:35:31 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd you just found out after having been divorced for three years!243divorce,love,marriage,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-coworker-after-an-argument--5994450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5994450Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:01:52 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you got into a confrontation with someone you work with, how do you handle seeing them the next day? And what do you say?391coworkerbattles,employment,officepolitics,relationships,workplacestrugglescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jealous-of-what-you-do-for-a-living--5990036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5990036Mon, 27 Apr 2015 22:40:50 +0000Marie DubuqueShould you kill them with kindness or drop them all together?311friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationships,relatonshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-my-fiance-controlling-or-is-it-me--5985579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5985579Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:43:15 +0000Marie DubuqueYou have trust issues already? If he tries to throw the problem back at you.....run.212love,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drama-queens-who-suck-up-the-attention--5980075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5980075Sat, 25 Apr 2015 19:10:52 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know who they are, and you need to stop them!248friendship,friendshipadvice,manners,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-no-to-long-evenings-feeling-used--5979985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5979985Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:50:07 +0000Marie DubuqueI said no to a "favor" and I am tired of socializing for long periods of time!322etiquette,friends,relationshipadvice,relationships,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-problems-cut-off-your-hair--5976496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5976496Fri, 24 Apr 2015 23:21:25 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you keep changing your hair or do something drastic with your clothes, are you hiding some deep, dark problem? Maybe.365friendshipadvice,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationships,socialcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friend-flirts-with-husband-overreacting--5970045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5970045Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:42:22 +0000Marie DubuqueProbably not! And I'll tell you why.427friendship,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/telling-someone-you-hate-their-parties--5955262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5955262Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:28:14 +0000Marie DubuqueNot another game night!! How to get out of it without losing a friend.200etiquette,friends,relationshipcoaching,relationshipfreedom,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divorced-and-radiant--5955171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5955171Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:08:52 +0000Marie DubuqueWhen I asked someone why they looked so good, she replied that she's getting a divorce! Is splitting up good for your self esteem?!240friendship,love,relationshipadvice,relationshipfreedom,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hair-extensions-and-creepy-men--5954988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5954988Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:27:23 +0000Marie DubuqueI have to say I have been getting some unwanted attention lately from perfect strangers. Could it have to do with the six hair extensions I recently put in? Ladies, if you know about extensions, three on each side is not very many. So, if that isn't...329etiquette,flirting,relationshipadvice,relationships,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/worrying-about-how-you-come-across--5951072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5951072Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:40:54 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you ever get so caught up on how you appear that you can't even pay attention to what the person is saying? Join the club!170friendship,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-someone-brings-up-a-sensitive-topic--5944897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5944897Sat, 18 Apr 2015 14:31:28 +0000Marie DubuqueYou've told this person you don't want to talk about it. And yet they bring up the same thing over and over again. Just to dig the knife in and twist it? Yes!229friendship,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-creepy-people--5942244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5942244Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:37:05 +0000Marie DubuqueSomeone hit on me! And I have been married for 21 years! I was totally flabbergasted and not in a good way...330friendship,rejection,relationshipadvice,relationships,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sucked-in-by-friends-who-take-and-take--5916214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5916214Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:05:10 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know who you are! How to prevent becoming a doormat!!263etiquette,friends,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jealous-of-aa-i-need-a-support-group--5915685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5915685Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:58:39 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you ever wish there was a support group for people with little problems? I do!284friends,friendships,recovery,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-kind-of-an-impression-do-you-make--5908854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5908854Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:34:19 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you ever wonder how people perceive you? Well, I got a surprise...I'll explain.292friendships,relationships,selfempowerment,selfesteem,self-helpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-distant-friends--5878928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5878928Sat, 04 Apr 2015 20:25:53 +0000Marie DubuqueI have had that happen...where I felt a friend distanced herself from me, and then I had a situation where someone thought we were close, but I considered the friend more of an acquaintance. It goes both ways, but how do you handle the situation?331friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/handling-a-lazy-bum-for-a-coworker--5875371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5875371Fri, 03 Apr 2015 23:32:42 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's all you can do not to explode. They're lazy and they get all the attention! Yet you do all the work....252officemonkeys,officepolitics,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/approach-a-stranger-you-re-interested-in--5869965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5869965Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:02:04 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you see someone on a regular basis and you think she looks interesting, should you take the plunge and walk up to her?213dating,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-intimate-with-female-friends--5861118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5861118Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:57:23 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener is having dinner with her boyfriend when who should call in the middle of a candle light meal?256love,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationships,relationshiptipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-flashes-and-polite-people--5855468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5855468Mon, 30 Mar 2015 23:56:11 +0000Marie DubuqueI'm talking soy milk and the pros and cons of life in NYC!328familyreunion,parenting,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-up-because-of-bad-teeth--5831334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5831334Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:43:11 +0000Marie DubuqueIt sounds petty...but not really. Remember, you don't need a reason not to date someone....218friendship,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-reunion-of-friends-disappoints--5818010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5818010Sun, 22 Mar 2015 23:56:40 +0000Marie DubuqueYou can't wait to see your old high school buddies...then you do, and that old chemistry isn't there anymore.300friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-is-ok-to-date-your-friend-s-ex--5801649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5801649Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:43:58 +0000Marie DubuqueAs long as you don't do it right after the break up. There is an expiration date on the girl code!181friends,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-mouth-insert-foot-living-together--5793932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5793932Tue, 17 Mar 2015 23:29:28 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat does one have to do with the other? I will explain!296conflict,etiquette,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-petty-sister-in-law--5789278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5789278Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:07:35 +0000Marie DubuqueIs it OK not to have a great relationship with your sister-in-law? Sometimes you have no choice.310family,friends,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friend-who-copies-everything-you-do--5780166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5780166Sat, 14 Mar 2015 21:12:51 +0000Marie DubuqueGot great style? What do you do if a friend copies everything you wear? Shows up where you happen to be? Is it creepy? Yes!312friendship,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-who-give-back-handed-compliments--5770706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5770706Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:44:49 +0000Marie DubuqueThose drive me crazy! And it's always a family member or a friend who feels they have "license" to throw a dig your way.385family,friends,relationship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-getting-thank-you-for-a-gift-huh--5760460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5760460Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:58:39 +0000Marie DubuqueMy gift wasn't good enough?? What the.... I'm ranting today.234friends,friendship,relationship,relationships,rudepeoplecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fair-weathered-friends--5754930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5754930Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:27:19 +0000Marie DubuqueEveryone has them in their lives...only what do you do about the people that really are only there for the good times..and could care less about you!250friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texting-on-a-date-or-out-with-friends--5665631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5665631Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:23:34 +0000Marie DubuqueIs this rude or have we just gotten used to unacceptable behavior?264friends,relationshipadvice,relationships,relationshipstipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-who-take-offense-to-what-you-say--5565248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5565248Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:38:05 +0000Marie DubuqueAre they out of line...or drama queens and kings?280friendship,relationshipadvice,relationships,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friends-who-always-want-something--5516129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5516129Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:25:50 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you get rid of these people? Or do you hold on to the few friends you have? We'll talk about it!220friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hate-small-talk-don-t-do-it--5434906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5434906Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:19:49 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you have to engage in small talk? Since we all find it completely wrenching? No, not at all!316relationshipadvice,relationshipcoaching,relationships,smalltalk,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-you-know-someone-doesn-t-like-you--5406726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5406726Sun, 28 Dec 2014 22:50:30 +0000Marie DubuqueIt happens to all of us. And you can't really put your finger on it. But you know this person can't stand you, and you haven't said or done anything!405friendship,friendshipadvice,relationshipadvice,relationships,socializecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/favoritism-among-friends-and-family--5339794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5339794Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:05:02 +0000Marie DubuqueYou might not realize it, but favoritism can be very hurtful. And it doesn't just happen with family members.468family,friends,friendship,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unemployed-and-someone-asks-what-you-do--5329896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5329896Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:04:24 +0000Marie DubuqueOr you're underemployed...and you are at a cocktail party and someone asks the dreaded question. I have an idea of what you should say, and it might surprise you!303relationships,relationshipsurvival,socialize,uncomfortable,unemployedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grandma-bad-mouths-you-and-your-mom--5322640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5322640Sun, 07 Dec 2014 19:23:37 +0000Marie DubuqueA young woman wants to visit her dad, but her grandma lives with him, and always says something awful about her and her mom. What should she do?359badbehavior,family,relationshipadvice,relationships,relationshipsurvivalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/materialistic-sister-always-criticizes--5322356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5322356Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:04:24 +0000Marie DubuqueIt could be a friend or a sibling or whoever. How do you handle someone who has nothing nice to say? And when you get off the phone you have to pick yourself up off the floor.302culture,family,relationships,rudeness,societycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-into-your-ex-with-someone-new--5314380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5314380Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:46:21 +0000Marie DubuqueThis can be a tricky situation. And even worse if he has moved on and you haven't. Or, you are both in new relationships. What do you say to your current partner?370commitment,friendship,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rude-people-who-get-under-your-skin--5308406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5308406Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:40:03 +0000Marie DubuqueThe holiday season is ripe for rudeness and general irritability. Let's talk strategies to put these people in their place!384friends,manners,relationships,relatives,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boss-criticizes-you-publicly--5290633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5290633Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:08:39 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat to do when your manager humiliates you in front of customers and coworkers.221argument,coworkerbattles,relationship,workpoliticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/subtle-signs-the-relationship-is-over--5278068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5278068Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:58:29 +0000Marie DubuqueDo you think he/she is about to leave you? It might not be so obvious. But there are little clues you need to pay attention to.409commitment,love,rejection,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-behind-nosy-questions--5263023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5263023Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:59:05 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd should you answer them? I don't believe people who ask personal questions are dumb. I think they know exactly what they are doing.207friendship,intrusion,nosy,relationshipadvice,toomuchinformationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-shun-someone-who-apologizes--5256915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5256915Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:24:49 +0000Marie DubuqueYes, maybe, depending. I will explain. You see these people are creating a pattern. And their behavior may not get any better. So, do you abandon the friendship or accept the apology?255friendship,rejection,relationshipadvice,sorrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-what-you-want-from-your-man--5245935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5245935Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:45:13 +0000Marie DubuqueSometimes they disappoint. don't let it happen again! Because when you feel let down, the problem doesn't just go away.369committment,love,marriage,rejection,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-comeback-to-a-mean-comment--5241390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5241390Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:33:39 +0000Marie DubuqueWhen you go to those holiday gatherings, you know there will be one person who is itching to push your buttons! And we all think of a great reply...in the car on the way home! i have three words that will help you put this person in his/her place.269friendship,relationships,relatives,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-romance-really--5229228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5229228Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:36:17 +0000Marie DubuqueAnd are you getting enough of it from your significant other?251commitment,love,relationship,romance,romanticcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-mean-rude-relatives--5223527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5223527Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:09:19 +0000Marie DubuqueI know it is hard, now that the holidays are coming up. But I have some ideas that will help you cope a little better.373dramaqueen,family,relationships,relatives,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-a-friend-drops-you--5195920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5195920Tue, 11 Nov 2014 20:05:53 +0000Marie DubuqueI happens! And the worst thing you can do is try to get them back. I'll tell you why...and what to do instead.223drama,friendship,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-relationship-over-signs-it-is--5100546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5100546Sun, 19 Oct 2014 20:49:55 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener wants to know if his girlfriend still cares about him, or is it time to throw in the towel?292commitment,love,rejection,relationship,relationshipadvicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-a-parent-live-with-you-and-spouse--5072173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5072173Sun, 12 Oct 2014 21:35:47 +0000Marie DubuqueIs it easy all the time? No, but having an elderly parent live with you is worth it. How to cohabitate sanely!298elderly,living,parents,with,youcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-who-won-t-let-you-forget-past--4993864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4993864Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:03:22 +0000Marie DubuqueEveryone has said something, done something they regret. And some people won't let you live it down. What do you do?179drama,friends,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-egomaniacs--4913453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4913453Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:23:25 +0000Marie DubuqueThere is a trick to dealing with self-centered people who prey on your good nature, and it's not what you think!389ego,relationshipadvice,relationships,self-centered,self-helpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prenups-and-separate-checking-accounts--4873278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4873278Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:32:31 +0000Marie DubuqueYes, on both counts if you want to have a happy marriage. If he/she refuses to sign a prenup then refuse to marry him. It's as simple as that. And I'll explain why separate checking accounts could save your marriage.493commitment,finances,marriage,prenup,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-ok-for-him-to-be-friendly-with-ex--4869672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4869672Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:22:10 +0000Marie DubuqueIs he flirting or just talking about the kids? You have to figure out where his feelings are...for her and for you.310ex,flirting,love,marriage,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/throwing-relationship-in-friend-s-face--4861865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4861865Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:01:26 +0000Marie DubuqueIf your friend is involved with someone and all of a sudden she has not time for her bff, what should you do?471friendship,love,rejection,relationships,trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-living-together-ruins-relationships--4861743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4861743Sun, 17 Aug 2014 15:28:40 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you love someone, why not marry them? Does living together without a ring mean someone is a commitment phobe? YES!!! Is that someone you want to be with? It has nothing to do with morals or religion. Maintain your independence, people.430cohabitation,commitment,love,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-condescending-people--4859005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4859005Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:13:49 +0000Marie DubuqueYou know who they are...and they drive us all crazy! How to manage people who talk down to you...who think they know everything. Truth is, they have self-esteem issues. But that's no excuse....you've got to protect yourself.391argument,family,relationships,rudeness,self-esteemcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-talking-too-much-about-problems--4843720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4843720Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:38:17 +0000Marie DubuqueAre you down in the dumps about something? Yes, you should talk about it to friends. Bottling up your problems isn't healthy. But when is it too much?212anxiety,friendship,problems,relationship,talkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-mom-really-always-right--4822427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4822427Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:59:56 +0000Marie DubuqueI know unwanted advice from mom isn't so easy to take..especially when it is given with a dose of criticism, and an "I told you so," for good measure. But what is your mom really looking for?255conflict,intrusion,meddling,mom,parentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-being-a-third-wheel-is-a-good-thing--4776642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4776642Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:53:32 +0000Marie Dubuquea single listener wants to know if it is OK to go out all the time with married couples. Yes, you should go...and I'll tell you why.260dating,friends,relationships,selfesteem,singlecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-tell-if-relationship-will-last--4767901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4767901Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:16:55 +0000Marie DubuqueHow your partner reacts when you tell him/her good or bad news could determine whether you will have a long-lasting relationship or not.327commitment,conflict,love,marriage,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-young-men-don-t-just-want-sex--4763586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4763586Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:14:43 +0000Marie DubuqueWe are all lead to believe that all young men want is sex...but maybe that's not true, and they really do crave intimacy206attachments,committment,love,relationships,sexcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-have-more-charisma--4744883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4744883Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:56:47 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat exactly is charisma, and why do we want it? How do we get it? Charisma is not the same as confidence, and I'll explain why.356charisma,confidence,selfesteem,self-help,self-realizationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-can-t-i-trust-anyone--4733817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4733817Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:26:43 +0000Marie DubuqueAre there really any trustworthy people left out there? And how do you spot them? No, don't let your guard down, but yes, you can find friends who have your back.294clique,friends,selfesteem,trust,trustworthycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-don-t-like-the-paleo-diet--4732532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4732532Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:19:53 +0000Marie DubuqueEating more meat to lose weight? What??? We'll talk about it.243diet,health,losingweight,paleo,skinnycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-i-just-get-dumped--4720255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4720255Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:09:19 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener wants to know if a woman just rejected him...or not.253attraction,love,rejection,relationship,trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-love-him-more-than-he-loves-me--4720197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4720197Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:53:37 +0000Marie DubuqueShould you break up with someone if you think he/she cares less about you then you about them? We'll talk about it!242attraction,boyfriend,commitment,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-sister-in-law-hates-me--4677443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4677443Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:59:56 +0000Marie DubuqueI hear that a lot! And there are a couple things you can do to rectify the situation....or should you?258family,relationship,relative,rude,sisterinlawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-back-handed-compliments--4673549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4673549Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:58:14 +0000Marie DubuqueWe've all gotten them. People make the rudest remarks aimed to hurt...but they say it with a smile. How to deal with these types without losing your mind!266downs,friendship,friendshipadvice,insults,put,rudenesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-i-have-decent-friends--4661793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4661793Thu, 26 Jun 2014 19:06:03 +0000Marie DubuqueShould you distance yourself from friends who are just plain lousy? We'll talk about it!311clique,friend,friendship,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-feeling-like-you-re-failing--4656196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4656196Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:37:53 +0000Marie DubuqueWe all set lofty goals in life, but what do you do if you aren't reaching them? We'll talk about how to redirect.427career,disappointment,failure,goals,lifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boyfriend-is-flirting-with-another-woman--4651761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4651761Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:57:27 +0000Marie DubuqueHow do you handle this situation? You don't confront him, but you do have a conversation with him. There is a difference. You don't want to go in with this accusatory attitude...in case you're wrong. But if you don't say anything, the problem will...329boyfriend,commitment,girlfriend,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-not-to-compare-yourself-to-others--4410642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4410642Thu, 01 May 2014 18:14:57 +0000Marie DubuqueSure, people will be smarter, prettier, wealthier, whatever. Here's how to avoid that jealousy trap.283friend,friendship,jealousy,self-helpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-criticized-about-your-weight--4378227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4378227Wed, 23 Apr 2014 23:58:38 +0000Marie DubuqueHow do you handle family members who can't wait to lay into you about the pounds you gained? The answer isn't what you think.295criticism,family,friends,relationships,self-esteemcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crush-rejected-you-is-available-again--4368831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4368831Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:08:45 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you were rejected by someone who chose a different guy, should you ask her out again, now that they have broken up?190crush,dating,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misses-ex-who-treated-her-badly--4364905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4364905Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:04:27 +0000Marie DubuqueWe'll talk about why you would have trouble getting over someone who was a lousy boyfriend!280boyfriend,dating,love,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-in-law-wants-to-name-the-baby--4361702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4361702Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:23:07 +0000Marie DubuqueIf that isn't a controlling mother-in-law, I don't know who is. The troubling aspect to this is that she is likely going to try and control every part of your life. Don't let her!!254drama,marriage,mother-in-law,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/traumatized-by-moving-cross-country--4357810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4357810Sat, 19 Apr 2014 02:15:56 +0000Marie DubuqueMoving can be one of the most stressful events in your life. But it is also your path to independence. We'll talk about how to ease into the changes ahead.257change,changeyourlife,leaving,moving,stresscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/following-your-dream-career-path-or-not--4355855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4355855Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:00:35 +0000Marie DubuqueShould you go into Psychology if you have mental health issues? We'll talk about it.199career,employment,field,jobs,occupationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boyfriend-might-be-moving-and-no-ring--4352802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4352802Thu, 17 Apr 2014 23:51:49 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you do if your boyfriend is looking for a job, but tells you that when he gets one, he doesn't know what will happen between the two of you? Huh??290boyfriend,love,marriage,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/husband-left-what-did-i-do-wrong--4352581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4352581Thu, 17 Apr 2014 22:51:25 +0000Marie DubuqueA young woman is left with three small kids because her husband decided he liked another woman better. What????223betrayal,cheating,marriage,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-to-family-you-don-t-know-well--4347865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4347865Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:57:44 +0000Marie DubuqueWith all the holidays coming up, sometimes you find yourself surrounded by family members you rarely see and don't know well. What do you talk about?288arguments,attentionseekers,drama,family,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-date-your-ex--4346894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4346894Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:41:36 +0000Marie DubuqueIf you didn't see a future with your ex boyfriend or girlfriend before, do you see one now? We'll talk about what's changed.215boyfriend,committment,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boyfriend-is-acting-distant-aloof--4343784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4343784Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:15:13 +0000Marie DubuqueThe last thing I would do would be to call him out on it. I'll tell you why.229comittment,dating,datingtips,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snubbed-on-boyfriend-s-birthday--4338900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4338900Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:57:37 +0000Marie DubuqueWhat do you say to your boyfriend if he excludes you from his birthday dinner with the family? I'll tell you what to say, and it isn't pretty!277boyfriend,dating,family,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-a-self-centered-person--4337711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4337711Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:05:38 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's the age old question. Can you change him/her? We'll talk about it.216boyfriend,dating,love,relationships,selfcenteredcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-she-really-not-ready-to-date--4334150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4334150Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:26:14 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener was rejected by a girl who says she is not ready to date yet because she was "hurt." What does that really mean?254dating,girlfriend,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homesick-or-sick-of-boyfriend--4334085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4334085Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:08:15 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener doesn't know if she should stay with her boyfriend in a town that she hates, far from her home town. Or if she should leave and go back to where her family lives.382boyfriend,dating,girlfriend,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-friends-with-your-ex-s-family--4332737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4332737Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:42:25 +0000Marie DubuqueSo, you hate your ex, but love his family. Should you get all chummy with the people closest to him?260dating,family,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-crush-is-interested-in-a-married-man--4330275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4330275Sat, 12 Apr 2014 22:56:43 +0000Marie DubuqueI know you are feeling rejected, and your self esteem has taken a real hit...but this is her problem, not yours. I'll explain why.321attraction,boyfriend,crush,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-boyfriend-to-open-up--4325561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4325561Fri, 11 Apr 2014 22:33:31 +0000Marie DubuquePeople who are very reserved are hard to talk to. But it doesn't mean you shouldn't try. And saying the right thing could encourage this person to share his feelings.359boyfriend,communication,girlfriend,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boyfriend-is-nervous-around-ex--4325115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4325115Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:38:42 +0000Marie DubuqueIf your boyfriend clearly seems nervous and a little awkward around his ex, does that mean he is still interested in her? Not at all, and I'll tell you why.161boyfriend,ex,girlfriend,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-my-girlfriend-cheating--4324790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4324790Fri, 11 Apr 2014 19:20:29 +0000Marie DubuqueIf your girlfriend is spending a lot of time alone with your best friend, does that mean he is cheating? Yes! We'll talk about why.262boyfriend,cheating,girlfriend,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-boyfriend-trolling-facebook--4324567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4324567Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:34:22 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener wants to know if she should stay with her boyfriend who keeps checking out other girls on social media. We'll talk about it!218betrayal,boyfriend,girlfriend,rejection,relationsipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attracted-to-looks-but-treats-you-badly--4319470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4319470Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:13:35 +0000Marie Dubuquea listener wants to know why she is having trouble getting over a guy she really only likes for his appearance. Then, what's the problem?! We'll talk about it!235attraction,boyfriend,crush,girlfriend,lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-between-boyfriend-and-dogs--4270409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4270409Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:44:08 +0000Marie DubuqueTake the dogs and run! I'll explain on today's show.359boyfriend,love,pets,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-no-to-people-who-take-advantage--4264010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4264010Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:40:13 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener wants to know how to tell her friend that she can't babysit her obnoxious kids! She is afraid of losing the friendship. I have some choice words for this friend...314argument,bff,friend,relationshipadvice,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keep-thinking-about-ex-when-on-a-date--4251028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4251028Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:13:29 +0000Marie DubuqueOk, don't do that! I know, easier said than done. We'll talk about why your ex looks so much better after a break up.181boyfriend,break,ex,rejection,upcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-break-family-tradition--4250541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4250541Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:36:22 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener wants to know how to handle her mom who insists she become an army wife, not go into the army herself. I'll explain why it's all in the presentation...198argument,conflict,drama,family,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-shallow-narcissistic-people--4242302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4242302Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:22:17 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's not easy because there are so many out there! In this episode we will talk about how to spot them, and when to set boundaries.559drama,friends,friendship,narcissist,rejectioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-not-having-any-friends--4235212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4235212Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:08:20 +0000Marie DubuqueThere are people who have to be surrounded by friends. And they can't possibly rely on themselves. So, is it good to have buddies around? Sure, but a few acquaintances is OK too. And maybe even better for you. We'll talk about why.333bff,friendship,independence,loneliness,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-someone-who-puts-you-down--4222412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4222412Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:51:29 +0000Marie DubuqueWhatever you do, don't get defensive. That is what these types want. Remember, they are insecure. Don't let them bring you down! I'll share some tips.380bullying,drama,friends,negativity,toxicpeoplecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-still-have-feelings-for-an-ex--4218486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4218486Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:13:28 +0000Marie DubuqueIn this episode I will explain what to do to move forward and get over him/her! What you should say to yourself before dealing with those feelings.458committment,dating,ex,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-asking-her-out-ruin-the-friendship--4208704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4208704Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:36:27 +0000Marie DubuqueWell, maybe. It depends how she feels about you. And this episode is dedicated to paying attention to those clues. Guys, you can tell through body language if she likes you!475committment,dating,friendship,love,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-break-up-if-he-s-talking-w-ex--4208102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4208102Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:20:03 +0000Marie DubuqueYes, absolutely. You can't tell me there are no feelings if your girlfriend or boyfriend is still communicating with an ex. And if he throws it back at you, saying you are too possessive...you need to run for the hills. This situation isn't getting...461boyfriend,dating,love,rejection,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-handle-jealousy-of-friend--4203082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4203082Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:43:20 +0000Marie DubuqueI have been there! We all have. A listener is jealous because her friend has a boyfriend and she doesn't! Well, boo hoo...Seriously, I have some tips on how to leave the pity party and really love life! You can do it. And I'll share my own jealousy story.479friendships,jealousy,love,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-fiance-kissed-another-woman--4200027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4200027Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:52:19 +0000Marie DubuqueYes, this is bad. But is it a deal breaker...maybe not. It depends on how he reacts to you when you confront him. If he owns up to his mistake, and this has never happened before, he might deserve a second chance. But if he denies, denies, denies,...380cheating,commitment,dating,love,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-shouldn-t-dump-bff-for-a-man--4195347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4195347Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:00:25 +0000Marie DubuqueWe all know someone who has done this. Your good friend is head over heals for some guy. And she's MIA for months. All of a sudden, she appears again, without the guy and minus a few buddies? How to make sure this doesn't happen to you!590bff,dating,friendships,rejection,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-to-your-crush-who-doesn-t-talk--4190139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4190139Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:26:21 +0000Marie DubuqueIt's hard speaking to someone you like who really doesn't say much. How do you get her to open up? And is it really worth pursuing a relationship with a girl who is really quiet? Yes, yes, yes, and I'll explain why.566crush,dating,datingtips,quiet,relationshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friends-with-no-benefits-platonic--4186420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4186420Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:11:58 +0000Marie DubuqueA listener wants to know if he can stay friends with someone who says she is not interested in him. Give her an emphatic no! She just wants someone waiting in the wings...to feed her ego. You can do so much better! Remember, never ever settle for a...591crush,dating,friendship,rejection,romancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-ready-to-change-for-someone--4185192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4185192Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:55:09 +0000Marie DubuqueHave you ever had an anxiety attack at a warehouse store? If you are in any way a germaphobe, you will be horrified by my experience. Oh, and we will get to a listener question..I promise. This one from a young woman who is having trouble convincing...886betrayal,bff,changeispossible,friendship,germaphobecleanfull