Maintaining the Relationship: Myself
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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 Advice
Asked by R.P. from Denver
on April 29, 2012
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Hi Married Ladies,
I am in need of relationship advice. I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year. He is a sweet, joyful, and wonderful guy. He takes good c...
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- If you can not be yourself then get out! A good partner will accept you for who you are and trust that you will be faithful.
- You are hoping for someone to give you magical advice that will make the uncomfortable realization that you cannot have a long-term relationship with this man go away....
- I think every relationship is different. Some people may be able to have opposite sex friends and still remain married and faithful, but others will have issues with ...
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...
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...
Relationship Trouble
Asked by P.M. from Columbus
on May 10, 2007
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It's me again,
here is the situation. My husband lost his job about 3 months ago, and found a job fairly quick afterwards, the job requires him to work from 7:30 in...
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- Hello P.. I'm sorry your going through a rough time right now. Are you still in love with your husband? Is he good to you and your children? If "yes" was your answ...
- Here's the thing I was with my ex for longer than I should have. He never did anything around the house. Or with the children. My son was 1 month old and had colic ...
- Dear- its simple stop being a pushover. Thats as easy as it gets. life is hard for everyone in there own problems. But u teach people how to treat u and ur teaching hi...
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 ...
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, ...
