Was His Comment Loving… or a Low Blow?

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🗓️ 20 May 2026

⏱️ 5 minutes

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After a heated argument, Christine’s husband said something she can’t quite decode. Was it a tender attempt to reconnect—or a subtle jab meant to hurt? 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	Christine, welcome to the program.
0:35.1	Hi, Dr. Laura.
0:36.2	I have a question about something my husband said after an argument last week.
0:41.4	I don't know if it's profound or problematic.
0:46.3	So, we're empty nesters for a few years now,
0:50.6	and I was complaining about not feeling needed in the relationship with him.
0:57.0	And I was upset about it and he said that it's not that I needed.
1:06.0	He needs me in the relationship in the sense that he independently can cook his own food or clean up after
1:12.4	himself or do his own laundry. He said, but I wanted, but I wanted to be in their relationship
1:17.8	with you and that that's a bigger deal because he's choosing to want to be with me. And I
1:24.2	Oh my God. You just got the biggest compliment on the earth.
1:32.6	Okay. Okay.
1:35.1	God, you should be throwing a party instead of calling me.
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