Speaking Up or Staying Silent: A Mother's Dilemma

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🗓️ 2 July 2026

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Should Melissa express concerns about her daughter's decision to stay in an engagement where she feels like she's constantly walking on eggshells? • Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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0:32.5	Melissa, welcome to the program.
0:35.5	Hi, Dr. Laura.
0:36.8	Thank you for taking my call.
0:38.9	Thank you.
0:40.3	What can I help you with?
0:42.3	Yes, ma'am.
0:43.0	So my question today, it's about my daughter and whether I should keep my mouth shut or talk to her about a situation.
0:51.8	Well, it depends on the problem.
0:53.5	So tell me what that might be.
0:55.5	Okay.
0:56.3	She has been in dating a guy for about four years, engaged for two.
1:02.7	How old is she?
1:04.1	How old is he?
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