Anger: Simplicity
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I Am over Reacting (Married but Seprated)
Asked by T.I. from Rockford
on November 18, 2010
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As of right now my DH and I are separated. Which is a long story. I am angry with him and I am trying to let go of all of the anger but it is hard. Monday our daughter...
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- Hell no, you are NOT over reacting!!! Your husband is not a good father! You should get divorced. The good news is that you will have no problem getting full custod...
- Dear TI, a very long time ago I was a single mom raising 2 kids a boy and a girl...my husband and I drifted apart and I felt so all alone...you have every right to be ...
- I would be angry with him too if he were my husband. I would suggest, for short term relief, asking your parents to watch your daughter for a bit while you go take a ...
Name Dilemma... Running Out of Time!
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 18, 2009
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I am having a dilemma regarding my son's last name. My son's father and I are not married, but are in a relationship of sorts, although a somewhat unconventional one. ...
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- Just food for thought, someone I went to high school with apparently used a different name in school than what was on her birth certificate. When she went to college ...
- If you only want to use one last name, it is traditional to use the father's last name. You could use your maiden name as part of his middle name for future uses.
- I know its a tricky situation, but personally, I'd go with allowing my son to use my last name. Chiefly because he lives with you full-time and you are his mother, an...
Whos House Is It Anyways?
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2010
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I have a very important question: My husband and I have been married for almost 6 yrs this coming October. The house is in his name only since i was the one to move in...
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- Everything that Marda said is spot on. I don't know if this will help but I googled your question and I got this website. http://www.womansdivorce.com/divorce-pr...
- Hi Sunflower----I guess that if there is a split and possible divorce, all of that will be settled in court. Be sure to get representation should that ever happen. ...
- wow. yeah if it's not yours and you don't contribute, why are you still being his maid - is he paying you at least minimum wage for that, i wonder. honey it sounds lik...
Dream/nightmare Interpretation
Asked by A.K. from New York
on April 30, 2008
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Hi,
Last night I had an awful dream involving my daughter. So awful that I really don't want to even say what it was, but I guess I kind of have to.
I dreamt th...
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- I can't interpret dreams, but I've had similarly frightening dreams about a gastank blowing up and other things where someone in my family died. I always have the sen...
- Call me a cynic, but honestly I think you're just stressed out. Get some more exercise or do something fun... that's what usually cures my crazy dreams.
- Your dream could be reflecting your feeling that you are the only one who can protect your daughter. Thats a good motherly instinct- and possibly true.
Help with After School Discipline
Asked by A.S. from Salt Lake City
on November 19, 2006
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I have 5 children 3 of which are in full day school. They are 6,8,9. For the past three weeks or so they have not been coming directly home from school. I have sat dow...
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- I can offer some advise of getting help for sleep, but I may sound a bit like a commercial though! LOL I take "Lunesta". It doesn't drop you too soon, takes about 15-...
- Hi A., Wow, they are so young to pull this stunt. You have done the right thing. May I ask is there bus service to yur house frm the school? If so make them ride i...
- Hi A., You might start by asking them why they are doing this,(maybe they are trying to avoid a bullying, or think somebody is following them, so they go to the cl...
Help Me Say NO...It's Okay Right?
Asked by L._. from San Diego
on November 13, 2011
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The thing I love most about myself is also the thing that I sometimes hate about myself. I LOVE people and I WANT to be needed. I like to FILL NEEDS. BUT, I have my...
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- Say NO! You can do it, and mean it! You cant keep letting this woman walk all over you, you are better than that. You gave her chances and she continuously left, so no...
- HI there~ I know I'm late in responding, but I just wanted to say that it's really completely ok for you not to take someone ( much less take someone BACK) that you kn...
- You have to choose the people you want to help. You need to help your family (make money, not be emotionally drained by some random other person) so telling her no is...
How Do I Handle This One...
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on October 4, 2008
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I am an adult child of divorce, my parents divorced when I was 25. The divorce was bitter and painful for all who were involved and relationships have never been the ...
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- As simple as this may sound, just tell her the truth in three-year old language. Both my mom and dad were married to each other but now they are not. They both are s...
- I would answer the questions as simply as possible. When my children were younger and my husband and I would have an argument, my daughter would ask me if "I was goin...
- Hi M., Without a doubt, children are more inquisitive more than ever--due in part to us allowing our children to be "heard and seen." I have two grandchildren who as...
Enforcing Consequences?
Asked by J.S. from Sioux Falls
on November 27, 2010
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How many chances do you give before enforcing consequences? For example, being naughty in a restaurant...warning was stop the behavior or we will leave...how many cha...
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- They get one warning. Then the next time the behavior happens, consequence. I can't STAND listening to a parent say over and over and over, "Now johnny, you stop tha...
- I normally do one warning and then a consequence. But I try very hard to make sure that I give enforceable consequences. So, for example, if we were in a restaurant...
- This really depends on your own tolerance level. We give one warning and state the consequence. Then we stick to our rules. This is best. It's not always easy to r...
In Laws Driving Me NUTS- Help!
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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So, we live in a teeny tiny apartment (4 of us and a dog), and the in laws keep buying our kids toys. Not little toys, but large toys like tricyles, scooters, rocking ...
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- My mother-in-law is the same way I think she looks for the biggest toys she can find. I'm with the other Moms your lucky now you have stuff to give to Good Will and he...
- You are far from crazy, and you ought to be really PO'd at your husband for not standing with you on this issue. That's why your in-laws continue with their behavior....
- This is very interesting. I am sorry you have to go through this. It sounds as if you and your husband need to be a united force with your inlaws and let them know t...
Reactions to Putting a Dog to Sleep
Asked by L.D. from Pittsburgh
on February 24, 2010
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Sadly, we need to put our dog to sleep this afternnon. My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves our dog and has never known life without him. We have been preparing her...
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- So sorry for your loss L.. We have lost several pets over the last few years, my dog Jake had to be euthanized in September of '08. My daughter was only 15 months ol...
- I'm so sorry for your loss. One of the vets I used to work for would give a copy of the book "Dog Heaven" to clients where there were young children that were attache...
- I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. We had to put our 14-year-old dog down in November and it was much harder on my husband and I than on the kids. My kids are 8, 6 a...
