Maintaining the Relationship: Simplicity
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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...
What Do I Call Him?
Asked by J.P. from Austin
on July 7, 2010
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So my BF and I have been together for 4 years. We have a wonderful little girl and another one on the way. We have a really great relationship and are committed to one...
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- Why not just call him your significant other?
- You could go by his name, whenever appropriate, and fiance when people do not know him by his name. My boss refers to all the workers' significant others as "fiance" i...
- My boyfriend and I call each other fiance a lot. Even though we aren't getting married anytime soon, we know one day we will so we feel that term still counts. On here...
Changing Your Name After Getting Married...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 24, 2011
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Ok, so I have a very strong compulsion to retain my maiden name after I'm married for 2 reasons. First in priority is that my son has both mine and his father's last ...
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- I love my maiden name and what it represents, and am deeply proud to carry it with me. I did not change my name when I married. My daughter (born before her father...
- I've never changed mine and neither have a number of my friends. One of my friends actually ALWAYS uses her husband's name, but she's never gotten around to legally ch...
- You have to jump through hoops to do a name change - whether you retain your maiden name as part of your name or not. It is UNBELIEVABLE how much work it is when you ...
What to Do with X's Family Photos?
Asked by P.H. from Chicago
on May 2, 2011
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We have a wall of family photos in a prominant place from a special trip we took to Maui a few years ago. My son and daughter in law are close to the end of their divo...
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- You can keep one up in an non obtrusive area and can mention to the new girl that isnt this a nice picture of the grand kids but glance over the fact that the ex was i...
- I am going through the same thing too. My daughter is going through a divorce and has a 3 yr old. Her wedding picture is soo beautiful and I have a couple of beauti...
- Keep it. We are who we are today because of the things we've been through in the past. She's still going to be in the picture because she's the mother of your grandbab...
Getting Depressed . . . .Update :)
Asked by C.R. from Atlanta
on March 21, 2008
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I have the sweetest, happiest, healthiest baby girl so it pains me issue a complaint. Yet I have to admit that I am borderlining on depression. Other than my husband...
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- Are you able to join a gym? most have daycare centers and it's good for the child to be around others and good for mom to have needed and deserved MOMMY time! Also, do...
- Do you know the Lord Jesus, your Saviour? I would not have made it through my difficult marriage, and consequent divorce, without my faith in the Lord to carry me thro...
- Hi- I too suffer from depression (mine is chronic - I am 29 and have been dealing with it since my early teen years). I am also on medication, which helps me tremend...
Saving My Marriage
Asked by G.D. from Flagstaff
on June 23, 2008
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i love my husband, we've been together for 5/6 years, with his 2 kids and my 2 kids full time. we did not have our first fight until after a year of being together. ...
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- Read and follow all of the advice in The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage and Woman Power. When you apply and practice the...
- first off, keep in mind that living together IS an intimate relationship. wehther or not you sleep in the same bed is not going to affect how you react to each other i...
- When you say little things r they things that after you get angry you wonder why it ticked you off in the first place?? My sister & her husband fought all the time. ...
New Web Site for Dads: the Father's Lounge
Asked by B.C. from New York
on March 12, 2012
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Hi Mamas,
My husband has been a little jealous about my relationship with Mamapedia, so he has developed a web/blog site for dads. It's called The Father's Lounge a...
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- Kudos to you and your husband! Put a question in your post so that it won't get pulled!! D.
- Can we join as women? Or should we fib and pretend to be men to join?
- I checked it out & wow, he's done a really nice job! I have to tell you that I really liked the section dad's playlist. I fell in love with Keith Urban's "A Song For...
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...
Mother in Law Demanding to Be in Delivery Room During Baby's Birth
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on June 9, 2009
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Hi fellow mommas! This is a 2 part question, so here it goes:
I am expecting baby #3 right before Thanksgiving. My in laws have never really been involved in our kids...
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- You're not asking too much, J., and you shouldn't be "asking" for what you need at this demanding time, but "telling" people clearly what you expect from them. The...
- Just tell her that your dr will only allow your husband in the delivery room and there's nothing you can do about it. If you let the dr. and the nurses at the hospital...
- If you don't want her there during the actual birth than she needs to be told. That is a great job for your husband! Your needs and comforts need to come first, not he...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
