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I'm Seeing a Side in My Boyfriend I Don’t Like

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A 16-year-old caller reveals troubling qualities in her boyfriend, prompting Dr. Laura to ask: 'Do you know what dating is for?'

The episode begins with promotional segments for Sky Sports, Deliveroo, and other services before transitioning to Dr. Laura's radio show. A 16-year-old caller named Bella explains she went camping with her boyfriend of a year and noticed qualities that don't sit right with her, such as him not helping out. Dr. Laura immediately questions the purpose of dating, stating it is for marriage, but clarifies that at 16, this is not appropriate. She advises Bella that dating is to discern if someone is a match, and if unbecoming qualities are seen, she should dump him rather than try to fix him. Dr. Laura emphasizes that the divorce rate is high for people marrying under 28 due to lack of maturity and life experience. She uses an analogy about grapes and wine to illustrate that maturity takes time. Bella asks what age is appropriate to start dating for marriage, and Dr. Laura suggests 25 or 26, after gaining independence through education and work. Another caller, Stephanie, shares that she got married at 20 and has been married for 17 years with three children. Dr. Laura responds with a gun analogy, stating that just because Stephanie survived a young marriage doesn't make it advisable. Bella expresses a desire for 10 kids, leading to lighthearted banter. Dr. Laura discusses male maturity, noting that men often don't become men until around 30 if raised properly. The episode concludes with promotional content and a call to rate the podcast. Throughout, Dr. Laura's advice is direct, grounded in statistics on divorce rates, and focused on personal development before commitment.

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