Maintaining the Relationship
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Boring Relationship...
Asked by N.L. from Appleton
on August 19, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for almost 3 years and we have come to a dull point in our marriage. He is bored so he spends all of his time at work. He says tha...
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- My hubby and I were married nearly 9 years before our 1st child. We got to a "dull" point before children. Have you thought of going on dates, having the kids stay...
- If he is the one that is bored ask him for suggestions on something fun to do. I'm sure there are a few things that you both enjoy. I have no idea what those might b...
- try reading a couples devotion together. I would recommend Sheet Music by Leman. My husband and i did this and it has really helped us reconnect. Good luck with everyt...
Relationship Advice
Asked by L.L. from Orlando
on September 9, 2009
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Hello. I know this is not a relationship advice site, but as a Mom I feel this is effecting my parenting right now and I want to get some advise to get over this. My b...
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- L.: My best advice is to think of the positives in your life. Try keeping a gratitude journal. I am a firm believer of everything happens for a reason even if we do...
- Breaking up sucks! No way around that. But, you are good enough, I am sure. And you have your daughter in your life. You have to think about it in a positive, somethin...
- As for your "Karma" yes it stinks being dumped, but you said the relationship was rocky, so this is your fate. This is the way it should be probably because you deserv...
Relationship Advice
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on December 28, 2008
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Hello, I'm S. and I'm requesting some relationship advice from others outside of my situation. I'm a single, confident mom of a beautiful 4 yr old girl and I've been s...
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- Hi S., every relationship has defining moments. You don't mention what the situation this summer was about. You mention you don't have trust and faith in him no mor...
- I am a female massage therapist and conflict resolution specialist. I would highly recommend a book called Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & She...
- You have a 4 year old girl who will learn to be a woman from you; how to treat herself, how to let others be treated, how to be in relationships with men, how to have ...
Relationship Problems!
Asked by R.P. from New York
on August 11, 2007
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I need help Ladies,
I've been engaged for 7 months & things are not good. Things were great for the 1st 3 months but I notice a change. Problems came on when I had to...
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- I think you should stay strong for yourself and your child. Your fiance doesn't sound like a man that you can trust for a lifetime, even if he's sorry now. Sounds like...
- No One should make you feel that way nor should you have to give up your family,friends and respectively your life and yourself for anyone. A true love excepts you for...
- I would keep a close eye on what he does for now on. I'm telling you this from my past experience. I had some similar things happen to me also. But in the end I cho...
What Is Your Relationship with Your Mother?
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on January 28, 2008
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Long story short, I have a very messy/non-existent relationship with my mother. I think she has untreated depression(or possibly bi-polar disorder) that she refuses to...
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- M. A, I could have written your post word for word!! I am in the EXACT same situation and have been struggling with how to include her in my 4 month old baby's life....
- Hi- Unfortunately, my own mother passed away a few years ago, when my daughter was 3 and my son not even 2, but I have/had a similar situation with my MIL, unfortunat...
- cut her off....simple. It's like an infection. Sometimes if you allow it, it can affect the healthier parts (i.e your child) I have similar relationship or I should ...
Relationship Struggles
Asked by K.H. from Madison
on July 18, 2007
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Hello everyone, I currently have a 6 week old baby girl (who I love to death), but ever since she came home my relationship with my fiance has struggled. He seems ver...
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- Hi K., I am four months post-partum so I can sympathize with how you are feeling. I can say that my husband did the same thing and I think that he felt that I was sti...
- Hello, I think it's very common to experience what you're going through as a couple with a first child. I'm sure everyone has to go through an adjustment period. My...
- If your fiance had been in the delivery room... this is totally normal. The area he once thought of for only sexual pleasure just went through something that to him, ...
In a Relationship and Not Happy
Asked by J.M. from St. Cloud
on April 30, 2011
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I have been together with my kids' father for almost 6 years. We've been "on and off" since we've been together. Whenever we get into an argument, it is usually beca...
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- Since you are torn both ways, I think counseling is a good next step to take - with and without him! Together, he/she will serve as a mediator and try to get to the r...
- I'm sorry you are so lonely and confused in your relationship, although it doesn't sound much like a relationship. I'm guessing you feel confused because you want thin...
- Try the counseling since he has offered it, but if it does not result in a satisfying relationship for you than move on to individual counseling to help you make the t...
Not Happy in Relationship
Asked by H.M. from Cleveland
on February 16, 2008
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I'm a first time mom of a 9 month old little girl, who pretty much makes my world go round. Her father and I have been dating for about 3 years now,we met at a not so ...
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- Get out now before your little girl knows the difference. I was pregnant at 22 (married for less than 6 weeks before the pregnancy), and divorced by 25. My daughter ...
- I totally understand what you are going through. I had two kids with my ex husband. The relationship was always rocky, but we got comfortable. We were married for 7...
- Hi H., I can't decide which question I should respond to first.....yes 2. How and should you leave this relationship ? Or will your child receive good care whether y...
Bad Relationship
Asked by A.K. from La Crosse
on August 31, 2010
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Hello everyone! I would like you wisdom on a situation. An aquaintence of mine fell madly in love with her perfect forever man and from the get go they have been excel...
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- Do NOT move in together! It will only increase. He needs to be sober first. He should not have gotten into a relationship until he had 12 months sober. I know easi...
- There is absolutely no way I would move in with this abusive man and expose my children to this situation. He is not perfect and she needs counseling to get out of th...
- This post really hits me. Here's why. I grew up in a household where both parents drank. My mother is one of my biggest mentors and I feel has taught me so many valuab...
Relationship with Stepson
Asked by Y.J. from Miami
on February 6, 2009
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Hi again Moms. Need your advice again. It seems I'm having difficulty relating to my stepson who is now approaching 18 years old. He has lived with me since he was ...
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- Y., you are not alone in this. His behavior is typical of teenage boys....i have a 14 year old son who is the same way. It is hard to motivate him to do anything. The ...
- Perhaps he is going through a tough time right now, and he is reacting, instead of being a family participant. I know what it's like to be the only female in the hous...
- He who pays gets to say! At 18 he can be booted out the door, pay rent etc. Talk to Dad to talk to him. Charge a maids bill for cleaning up after him. Find a spot in...
