Why Am I So Weak and Stupid?

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4.4 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful call, Elizabeth begins to understand why she has been willing to accept her boyfriend's lying and cheating instead of hitting the eject button on their relationship. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

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0:00.0	Thanks for listening to my call of the day podcast. You can hear my live radio program Monday through
0:06.3	Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Sirius XM Triumph 11. Elizabeth, welcome to the program.
0:14.2	Hi, Dr. Laura. I. How can I help you? Yes. Thank you for taking my call.
0:24.1	I've been in a relationship with somebody on and off, not married.
0:28.7	No children.
0:30.8	Is this a boyfriend?
0:32.2	A lover?
0:33.1	What exactly is he?
0:35.6	Yeah.
0:36.6	Lover, boyfriend, well, boyfriend.
0:40.7	Okay.
0:41.5	But like I mentioned.
0:42.2	And how long is on and off?
0:46.6	Over two years, going on three years.
0:49.4	And what precipitates the offs?
0:53.3	The offs have been the moments where I catch him either cheating or entertaining women on his
1:01.8	phone or using such.
1:03.8	Okay, Elizabeth.
1:05.4	Do you know many of your friends who would want him knowing that he screws around?
1:11.5	No.
1:13.0	Okay, then is there any point to us to continue this conversation?
1:19.9	Um, I think I just want to know why.
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