Last week, a young woman called in saying she chose a man who lived with his mommy.  Then after she moved in with him, she realized she had made a terrible mistake. You let her have it, and then as usual…gave her your wonderful wisdom. It made me think of my own choices in life, and I just wanted to let her know the right way is usually the hard way, but it's worth it.

I am just about to turn 50, and for the first time in my life have a wonderful man whom I plan to marry. I was engaged in my 20's, before I had a chance to marry him, my mom was diagnosed with a terrible autoimmune disease and I chose to move back to her home and help her. I basically went to work, took her for dialysis, cleaned her home, and put my personal life to the side. Needless to say, my fiancé wasn't the man I thought he was or could be.  He wasn't there for me, so I ended the relationship.

I dated through the years, but always ended it after someone proved to me I deserved better. Two years ago, I connected with someone I went to high school with. We are so happy. I may have waited a long time, but he was worth it. Most of my friends, who used to tell me I was too picky, weren't as choosy and aren't as happy, or are miserable, or divorced.

Choose wisely, young woman. Your happiness depends on it.

Thank you Dr. Laura. I absolutely love you.

Tisha