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Dear DSO: "I'm In An Abusive Relationship"
Confused Husband seeks advice from Ralph on handling a toxic marriage where his wife despises his daughter and exhibits abusive behavior. He reveals deep-seated issues...
Dear DSO: "My Cheating Wife Wants Back"
Ralph addresses John’s heart-wrenching predicament: his wife’s affair led to their separation, and now she wants to come back. Ralph sheds light on different types of ...
Dear DSO: "I'm Divorced and Ready to Get Back Out There. Or Am I...?"
A 50-year-old man, Mister In Between, seeks advice from Ralph on rebuilding his life post-divorce. Diagnosed with depression and mild bipolar disorder, he grapples wit...
Dear DSO: "My Wife's Illness Is Impacting Our Relationship"
Ralph tackles a heartfelt query from a listener named "Help," who is grappling with the challenges posed by his wife's debilitating condition, POTS (Postural Orthostat...
Dear DSO: "My Husband Doesn't Want Me!"
Ralph addresses a poignant message from Lana, a 42-year-old woman facing a significant marital dilemma. Despite being attractive, fit, and highly sexual, Lana struggle...
"You Only Do This Because I Told You To! It Doesn't Count!" (from a live stream)
Ralph addresses Adnor's dilemma about seeking counseling for relationship issues without making it feel like an ultimatum. Drawing from real-life examples, Ralph empha...
Staying Sexy in Long-Term Monogamy.... is it Possible? (from live stream)
Can a couple's sex life be sustainable over a the life of strict long-term monogamy? In this episode, Ralph explores the challenges of maintaining a fulfilling sex lif...
"Men shouldn't get in shape... it makes the wife insecure. It's bad for the relationship!"
A follower on Facebook reached out to me with his point of view about getting in shape. In his mind, it is NOT a good idea! His wife, after all, feels insecure about h...
The Dating Game for Young Adults (from a live event)
In this episode, Ralph responds to a question from a listener named Candice about the modern dating scene, which veers dramatically from what many parents recall from ...
Why Does Female Libido Go Down in Monogamy?! Won't That Scare The Man Away?! (from a DSO Live Stream)
Sexual desire within monogamous relationships has long been a highly nuanced and widely debated subject. A myriad of psychological and anthropological perspectives sug...
Dear DSO: "My Wife Has Suddenly Changed!"
Harry asks his wife to return to work post-pregnancy, which results in her filing for divorce. Their marriage struggles due to frequent disputes, troublesome family me...
Dear DSO: "Wife Has Become Withdrawn, Angry, and Has More Mental Breakdowns"
"Mister Niceguy No More" has written to Ralph about difficulties in his eleven-year marriage, describing his wife's distant and transactional approach to their sex lif...
Dear DSO: "I’m a New Father... And I Was Really Tempted to Cheat (But I Didn’t). Is There Hope for Our Marriage?"
A reader reaches out to share his stress over being a new father and being tempted to almost cheat on his spouse... What does this mean for him and his marriage?
Dear DSO: Should I Tell My Wife/Roommate About My Cancer Diagnosis?
A reader has a great deal of resentment towards his spouse of 13-15 years of a dead bedroom marriage... but he's recently been diagnosed with cancer. Should he tell hi...
Dad Starting over Is Now Part of the Help for Men Network!
We are proud to introduce our new brand: Help For Men! You can learn more at helpformen.com.The DSO Fraternity, our private group for men only, will now be known as Th...
How Often Should The Responsive Desire Person Initiate? (with Dr. Psych Mom - from a Live Event)
Dr. Psych Mom and Ralph answer a question from a follower: How often should the responsive desire partner actually initiate sex?
Dear DSO: "Is paying a cosplayer on Only Fans considered cheating?"
In this episode, Ralph addresses a listener's question about whether subscribing to OnlyFans is considered cheating. Ralph emphasizes that it's not about his opinion, ...
Dear DSO: "Should I fill out mental health forms for my ex?"
In this episode of Dear DSO, Jimmy from Scotland seeks advice on whether he should help his ex-wife with her mental health diagnosis. While he's hesitant due to painfu...
DSO and Dr. Pysch Mom Talk About Dead Bedrooms (from a livestream event)
In this episode, Dr. Psych Mom and DSO discuss the psychology behind pressuring a spouse about a dead bedroom versus ignoring the issue. They explore the challenges fa...
Dear DSO: "I Feel Abandoned."
Luke writes in to ask how to overcome feelings of abandonment from his ex-wife. He feels stuck, resentful, and alone after building his life around her. DSO empathizes...
Dear DSO: "I Feel Like I'm Stuck in a Dead Bedroom!"
DSO addresses a listener's struggle with a low-sex relationship. DSO explains the dynamics of anxious and avoidant attachment styles and offers insights into the compl...
Dear DSO: "Why Won't He Propose?!"
Vanessa has been engaged for seven years but can't seem to get her partner to commit to marriage. Despite being together for 18 years and having two children, her part...
Should You Continue Doing Family Things with Your Ex? (from a DSO Live Event)
Jared, a divorced father, seeks advice on whether to continue doing activities as a family with his ex-wife and kids. The host suggests setting boundaries and prioriti...
Dear DSO: "My Wife is Indifferent About Us."
In this episode, DSO explores the common scenario of one partner being anxious and the other avoidant in a relationship. He offers advice on finding a middle ground an...
Can You Go From Avoidant to Secure? (from a DSO Live event)
In this episode, DSO explores the possibility of moving from an avoidant to a secure attachment style in relationships. He emphasizes that both anxious and avoidant in...
Interview With Coach J
Jason, or "Coach J" as he is known by our group, is one of the founding members of the DSO Fraternity and acts as the director for our DSO coaches. J has recently reti...
About The "Forgotten Father" Tweet I Posted
In this episode, DSO explores the sensitive topic of men feeling forgotten after having children. He shares the negative response he received from women when pointing ...
Dear DSO: "Am I Being Weird... Or Should I Be Concerned?"
In this episode, DSO addresses a listener's concerns about their wife's suspicious behavior. From late-night phone use to financial infidelity, the signs are troubling...