Maintaining the Relationship: Infant
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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 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 Own Mother?
Asked by M.A. from Toledo
on March 16, 2012
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I'm just wondering what relationship do you have with your mother. Mine had its ups and downs but lately it is a nightmare. My mother always criticizes everything I do...
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- My relationship with my mother is not great either. When I turned 16-17 years old, my mother changed. We didn't spend much time together, she worked a lot and my boy...
- When I first had my daughter I was a single mom. 18, crappy job, etc. Since she had the financial stability to help me out, she did. With money, clothes, car seat, str...
- I have a good relationship with my mom. I can tell her just about anything. yes, we have are moments but it just petty differences and that all depends on the mood a...
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, ...
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 ...
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 Issue
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on May 7, 2008
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My brother and his girlfriend (who just moved here from another State)just had a baby girl. The girlfriend (19 yoa) has only been here four months and is really confu...
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- She is only 19 and just had a baby, relax and support them. They need someone to help with all the ups and downs of a new baby. She is not being inconsiderate. We'r...
- I've been there. I moved to another state, 12 hours away. I know what it's like to be homesick and it's hard enough without a baby. There are times when you feel t...
- Honestly, I think you are being inconsiderate of her feelings. I may be a little partial here because I was in the vary same situation myself. Husband moved me out of ...
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...
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...
