Maintaining the Relationship
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Mother Daughter Relationship - Bonding
Asked by S.T. from San Antonio
on December 4, 2008
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I want to just throw in the towel! We are a Christian family of (5) husband, oldest(boy) away at college, 13 year daughter (my challenge) and 7 year (boy) - mom and d...
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- Dear S., I mostly want to say that it sounds to me that you have really, really tried to show love to your daughter and do the very best for her. I have no idea why ...
- Just guessing since I do not know your daughter. I suspect she has a huge personality and has a natural charisma. With this comes power, but also comes a lot of insecu...
- I was one of those daughters who did not have a good relationship with my mom. My dad died when I was 2 so I don't remember him but I've been told that I was a huge da...
Dealing with Relationship Issues
Asked by R.C. from Jackson
on December 30, 2010
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Hi mamas--I'm hoping that some of you out there have dealt with a similar situation and can give me some advice/encouragement/whatever. I will try to keep this short ...
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- I feel your pain~and know you are not alone but honestly your husband is just taking advantage of you and you are allowing it. For me and my situation it took me telli...
- "Your 8 hour day does NOT equal my 14 hour day." I also INSISTED that we each have equal weekends. He got 2 days and I got 0 days. THAT switched up so we each got 1...
- Fathers DO "do things differently" as we say in our house. BUT your husband sounds like an example of something else. One thing I know is not to expect a man to ...
Relationship Counseling
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on April 20, 2010
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Hello Mamas! So I was looking into relationship counseling for my significant other & I. He and I have some pretty serious issues going on (I'll spare you the details)...
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- William Gumm in Hurst is absolutely wonderful. Not sure what he charges, but I do know that he takes insurance. I think our co-pays were something like $20 or $30.
- I know that sometimes you can find counseling in churches free of charge. Good luck because I admire your ambition to work through the storms and that both of you are...
- Contact your health insurance carrier and ask for covered providers in your area. When you contact the providers you can ask to schedule an interview (NOT A SESSION) ...
Help with Relationship
Asked by N.B. from Indianapolis
on December 31, 2007
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My youngest daughter has always been a mama's girl however, I know how important girl's relationships are with their fathers. It is concerning me that she is not comi...
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- I would suggest finding a class of some sort that the two of them can enjoy together. Maybe something thru the park district? My husband travels a lot, and while my d...
- I think it's mostly up to him, honestly. He doesn't need to "force it" but he does need to initiate it. Have him take her out for a "date night." My daughter is almo...
- I definitely agree with Liz. He doesn't need to force it. And if it doesn't go yet, then don't get frustrated. Children are uber-sensitive to that, regardless of wh...
Starting a New Relationship After a Bad Marriage
Asked by T.H. from Philadelphia
on December 4, 2007
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I am trying to start a new relationship with a wonderful man but i feel the fear of another bad relationship scare me . Sending me in to this mold where i shut him out...
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- Believe me, i know what u feel like! I have been in and out of more relationships than i care to acknowledge since the divorce in Feb., and now i have finally met the ...
- Holly is right, take things slow, one day at a time. The worst thing you could ever do is make any man the center of your universe, especially too quickly after a mar...
- Hi T., I can totally relate... I did the same thing with my so many people in my life.. I let fear get in my way too. It's so hard. I think for me it stemmed from not ...
Inapropriate Relationship W a Co-Worker
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on July 16, 2012
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Has your spouse ever had an inapropriatle relationship with a co-worker? Not sexual, but too close for comfort. How did you handle it? How did it all work out in th...
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- If my husband had an inappropriate relationship with a co-worker? I would expect him to leave to job, and go to counseling on his own and with me. I have known a ...
- When I think that my husband is getting "too close" with someone or I can see that someone is responding to him in a certain way, I talk to him. I let him know that I...
- Talk to him, you both know how things start and it is not uncommon to become closer at the workplace due to the shared time and interests. If he's an adult and makes h...
Spin off from Another question...What Is Your Relationship with Your Dad?
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on March 16, 2012
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So, I was out with friends the other night and they were talking about their relationship with their dads. They all seem to have a good relationships with their dads. ...
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- My dad and I have a very special bond. I am not all that bonded to my mother (described in the question this is a spin off from.) He was my best friend growing up, and...
- I wish I could say that my father and I had/have a good relationship, but we didn't/don't. My father left and divorced my mother when I was 10 months old and only used...
- I am the only girl with 3 brothers, I was daddys girl until I turned 15 then my dad snapped, he decided I or my younger brother didnt need him any more and i spoke to ...
Abusive Relationship
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2008
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Can anyone out there reccommend a cd/book on tape that deals with women in abusive relationships?
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- There are some good ideas at: http://www.ndvh.org/ http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
- Hi C., I want to refer you to a company called the sheepfold log on to www.thesheepfold.org or call (877)743-3736 It is a Christian organization that help women who...
- "Women Who Love Too Much" by Robin Norwood. I'm not sure if it's still in print, but while I was in college it came with an audio cassette. It really openned my eyes, ...
My Relationship Is in Trouble
Asked by E.S. from Corpus Christi
on August 24, 2010
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I have been with my fiancee 3 1/2 years. I have 3 kids. my first 2 are not his. he loves my kids like they are his own. We have been having problems for the past 4 mon...
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- Does he take any prescpition meds and have they changed recently? I know it's not an excuse but it could be a possible explanation. I have heard of more than one rel...
- time to move on, if he is getting physical one day it can get real bad, for both you and the children. go go go.
- E., this is not OK. No man should ever treat you like that. If you really want to go to counseling, what is stopping you? If he won't go with you, why aren't you go...
Relationship Issue
Asked by H.H. from Elkhart
on March 26, 2008
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My fiance thinks that I've cheated. The main reason he thinks this is because I defened myself about it when confroted rather then laugh it off. So I guess my question...
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- Hi H., I always found it to be the other way around, he doesn't want to trust you! How on earth and why would he want you to be around his brother, when he knows yo...
- Oh Girl, you have 2 kids to think of. If this relationship is not stable it will never be. There is nothing to keep him there, and no commitment.Do not have the brothe...
- Hi H., It is a really tough situation when you are accused of cheating. My first reactions depend on how he confronts me with it. However, it is natural to be def...
