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Ask Dr. Sherry: ‘My Ex Is Getting Out Of Prison and Wants To Start Over and Get Married!’
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Ask Dr. Sherry: ‘My Ex Is Getting Out Of Prison and Wants To Start Over and Get Married!’

Should she trust her heart or her mind? Dr. Sherry weighs in!
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Ask Dr. Sherry ‘My Wife Refuses To Sign The Divorce Papers'
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Ask Dr. Sherry ‘My Wife Refuses To Sign The Divorce Papers'

After being separated for eight years, he feels like his wife is holding him hostage. What will Dr. Sherry say?

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Ask Dr. Sherry ‘I Want To Divorce My Terrible, Abusive Husband, But He Controls Everything!’
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Ask Dr. Sherry ‘I Want To Divorce My Terrible, Abusive Husband, But He Controls Everything!’

This woman needs to get out fast, but she feels dependent on her abuser. Dr. Sherry weighs in.

By Dr. Sherry · Aug 18, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Might Be In Love With My Best Friend'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Might Be In Love With My Best Friend'

"He will buy her food, spend money on her that we really can't spare and even walk two miles just to see her. " Um, say what?

By Dr. Sherry · Aug 11, 2017
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How Your Relationship With Your Father Affects Who and How You Date

Could your low expectations of men or your quick ability to praise them have more to do with your father than you thought?

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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I've Been Waiting For Him To Marry Me For 20 Years! Should I Leave Him?'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I've Been Waiting For Him To Marry Me For 20 Years! Should I Leave Him?'

Will Dr. Sherry help her with what to do next?

By Dr. Sherry · Jul 28, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'We Used To Have Sex Every Day But [Post] Baby, He Won't Touch Me'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'We Used To Have Sex Every Day But [Post] Baby, He Won't Touch Me'

Have you been there? Dr. Sherry help her decide what to do next.

By Dr. Sherry · Jul 21, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I Knew He Wasn't Right When I Married Him But He Threatened To Hurt Me If I Leave'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I Knew He Wasn't Right When I Married Him But He Threatened To Hurt Me If I Leave'

Will Dr. Sherry empower to do what's best for her and her children?

By Dr. Sherry · Jul 14, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Beat Cancer But Now He Doesn't Want To Have Sex With Me'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Beat Cancer But Now He Doesn't Want To Have Sex With Me'

His sex drive is gone but her sexual appetite isn't being fed. Will Dr. Sherry tell her to stay or go?

By Dr. Sherry · Jul 7, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I Keep Attracting The Wrong Kind Of Men, What's Wrong With Me?'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I Keep Attracting The Wrong Kind Of Men, What's Wrong With Me?'

She's doing the right things to get the man of her dreams but somehow she isn't finding the one. What will Dr. Sherry advise?

By Dr. Sherry · Jun 30, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Got Drunk And Cheated Now He's Begging Me To Take Him Back. Should I?'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Got Drunk And Cheated Now He's Begging Me To Take Him Back. Should I?'

Even though she loves him, this is unforgivable but he wants another chance. Should she give it to him?

By Dr. Sherry · Jun 23, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Wants Me To Leave My Children So We Can Be Together'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Wants Me To Leave My Children So We Can Be Together'

He physically assaulted her and she knows he's no good, but she just can't stay away. Find out what Dr. Sherry recommends.

By Dr. Sherry · Jun 16, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Moved In With His Ex To Better Co-Parent Their Child, Am I Now The Other Woman?'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'My Boyfriend Moved In With His Ex To Better Co-Parent Their Child, Am I Now The Other Woman?'

I know about his girlfriend and I've warned her of his behavior but I can't stay away from him. What should I do?

By Dr. Sherry · Jun 9, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'We're Technically Still Married But Now I'm The Other Woman To My Husband'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'We're Technically Still Married But Now I'm The Other Woman To My Husband'

I know about his girlfriend and I've warned her of his behavior but I can't stay away from him. What should I do?

By Dr. Sherry · Jun 2, 2017
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I Haven't Been Intimate With My Husband In 10 Years, Should I Leave Him?'
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'I Haven't Been Intimate With My Husband In 10 Years, Should I Leave Him?'

At age 67, she's afraid to leave her husband because he's a good man but they are simply living as brother and sister now. Will Dr. Sherry help her sort out this issue in her marriage?

By Dr. Sherry · May 26, 2017
The 17 Most Shocking Ask Dr. Sherry Letters Of 2016
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The 17 Most Shocking Ask Dr. Sherry Letters Of 2016

From wanting to get back with an ex after contracting an incurable STD to losing the sexual spark with a high school sweetheart, our readers needed many, many words of wisdom from Dr. Sherry this year and she handled each letter like a true pro. Read the best advice she gave in 2016.

By Dr. Sherry · Dec 16, 2016
Ask Dr. Sherry: 'How Do I Motivate My Husband to Do Better?"
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Ask Dr. Sherry: 'How Do I Motivate My Husband to Do Better?"

Dr. Sherry advises a reader whose husband is too comfortable with mediocrity in their marriage and resisting change.

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