Maintaining the Relationship
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Is a Dysfunction Relationship with a Bio Parent Better than No Relationship?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on July 17, 2012
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Good morning mamas,
This morning I wake with my head in a container, and I fear I'm not able to see through my feelings. So help me out. Give me your ideas and ex...
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- You are an awesome servant of God by being momma to your neice. What a blessing and how wonderful that she has a family to belong to. In the Bible it says that the a...
- I'm here for you, and I totally understand! I am living with a very sinilar story, raising my nephew and niece. Only bio Dad in in their lives, and that is limited. Bi...
- my parents weren't as messed up as that so I can only speak from my experience, My dad was an alcoholic and phyisically and verbally abusive (think hitting you and ...
Great Relationship with EX
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on July 20, 2011
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I've been divorced for about 2.5 years. I have a really great relationship with my ex. We just had a conversation today that was pretty poignant and I thought about ...
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- My ex and I are friends too. We are friends on FB and I have stayed in their home and always stop by to visit when I am in town. His wife is one of the most wonderful ...
- Hello, I think it is great that you and your ex-husband get along so well. I also like that you are good with his current relationship. Before I got married, I baby...
- I am friends with my ex-husband, but we never had children. We got married when we were really young and just didn't have a clue. I am happily remarried and he is gett...
Where to Get Relationship Help
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on February 9, 2011
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Is there a website like mamapedia where people can ask relationship (hubby/wife) questions and get responses? Many people do it on this site, but I just wondered if t...
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- i like the relationship questions. nice change from nipple soreness, potty training, and work at home questions. i've posted 2 of those 3 so i'm not being bitchy, i'...
- None that I know of but why would you feel weird asking questions on here? You can ask whatever you want. Or you could PM me and maybe I can help answer some questions...
- Oh do not feel weird asking any questions here. We are a loyal, private bunch and somewhere in here someone has gone through whatever you have. Believe me this site ha...
Relationship with Ex's Daughter
Asked by K.B. from St. Louis
on August 9, 2011
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So my son's father has an adorable 5 year old daughter from a prior relationship. Him and I were together for some time and I ended up developing a great relationship...
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- I think that was a sweet idea for you to watch her! My ex's girlfriend watches my girls sometimes if they're over at his place and he has to work or something. It's no...
- It's do-able if everyone is on board with the idea and it makes sense if everyone put the best interest of the kids first. (they get to see each other) My ex-husband ...
- I know people with exactly the situation you are trying to achieve. It can be done. My friend (the dad) has even watched his ex's new infant (from another dad) while ...
My Husband and Daughter Have No Relationship
Asked by J.D. from Atlanta
on September 6, 2007
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I am sure I am not the only mom out there to experience this, but it sure seems like it. My daughter doesn't have much of anything to do with her father. We weren't ma...
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- J.- sounds like you have a clingy 16 month old.... all my kids ( 5yr old/ 3 1/2 yr old and 20 months) have gone through this stage and my 3 1/2 year old still does th...
- Have you taked to him about this? If not then you need to tell him how you feel, trust me I tell mine how I feel whether he likes it or not, yall are married for bette...
- Oh wow. I just ended my relationship with my babies father for similar reasons. We are much better for it, but I often have doubts if I did the right thing by her. The...
Need Relationship Advice
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on October 10, 2008
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I am a single mother of two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 9 years old. I have been divorced since 2002. I was in a relationship for 4 & 1/2 years...
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- You ARE in a hard place J.. It is easy to say focus on your children, it's very difficult to do when you spend so much time thinking about someone. It can be done th...
- Why would you want to be with a guy that doesn't want your kids? What can attract you to a guy that doesn't love your kids as much as you do? You are just setting your...
- I am a single mother of 3. I don’t usually respond to these, but I have been in the same spot you are. When a man tells you what he wants, he is telling you his tr...
Balancing Relationship and Mom Time
Asked by C.M. from Melbourne
on November 26, 2010
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Hi. I'm posting for a neighbor who doesn't have a computer. How does she balance an adult relationship with her fiance and being a mom too? She's 21 years old, and ...
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- You have to remember to keep yourselves FIRST in the relationship just as it was before the baby came along. The baby requires a lot of attention but if mom and dad d...
- One thing my husband and I do sometimes is make a late dinner for ourselves after the kids are in bed. Just sit at the table together and talk over a glass of wine (I'...
- well, my situation is a little different. i went from being a single mom to living with my boyfriend and having his two sons every other weekend and a few nights a we...
HELP Need Relationship Advise
Asked by R.B. from Indianapolis
on April 30, 2009
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I came close in 2007 to getting married but he ended up cheating on me so the wedding didn't happen. But someone pointed out that I seem to find something wrong with e...
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- This really sounds like something you need to be talking to a therapist about. While the intentions of some responses may be in complete benevolence, you will only be...
- This is extremely common. This is great news that you see this in yourself because you can take steps to identify your personal characteristics that draw you to this p...
- I'd say cheating's a good reason to call it off. And unless you've had a string of 25 fiance's that you've called it off with over the last 3 years, that maybe it isn...
Relationship with Adult Son
Asked by P.B. from Portland
on February 12, 2012
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My son's girlfriend is a monster and she is ruining my relationship with my son. My son is almost 22 years old. He and his girlfriend have a child together. They li...
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- Wow, can't IMAGINE where the term Monster-In-Law comes from! Do your son and his GF a HUGE favor, and by ALL means, CUT THEM OUT OF YOUR LIFE. That way THEY can LIV...
- I'm sorry, but if you want to have a relationship with your son and grandchild, you have to endure his girlfriend's unbelievable behavior, whatever it is. Part of end...
- What I have found in cases like this is that we don't see how our behavior effects the big picture. I am sure there are bad things about the girlfriend but she is the...
Major Relationship Issues
Asked by C.T. from Wichita
on February 28, 2008
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I am having some major crazy off the wall relationship issues with my boyfriend. I have a son that is 7 and together we have a 2 year old and twins that are 10 months...
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- Sounds like you already know what you need to do. Have you thought about counseling? Would he be willing? It isn't healthy to be unhappy all the time and nor is it r...
- C.- Do you feel like their is just to much on your plate at times, and your nerves are on end with eachother due to that? You both are raising a family together, that...
- If your heart and head is telling you that you should leave then you should listen to yourself. Think about what the kids are learning about relationships by watching ...
