Maintaining the Relationship
Results 51-60 from 23,017 articles
Need Help with Mother/Daughter Relationship
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
-
I really don't know how to start this or ask the question..but I am and have been having problems connecting with my daughter. She is only 6 yrs. old now, but fear th...
Answers
- I back what Kim S said. Read the love languages. It may be that you aren't speaking to her in her "love language" so she doesn't understand you. I'm doing a parenti...
- I think that mother/daughter alone time works well. It allows you to focus on her and listen to what she has to say while doing a fun activity. I have a 5 year old a...
- I don't know where you live but in Rockwall at Lake pointe church off of I-30 a "Mom's Conference" has been planned around the book, "5 Coversations You Must Have With...
Advice on Failing Relationship
Asked by T.M. from Charlotte
on March 11, 2008
-
I'm seeking advice on my relationship with my fiance. We been together for only 3 years and have a little boy. We've been engaged with no wedding plans and I think t...
Answers
- Get counseling. Your present behavior somehow enables him to continue his behaviors. Work on yourself first. Your info only focused on what he is doing wrong. What...
- You know the answer. It won't bring you anything but sorrow. This man is a selfish brat. Your son won't gain anything and it sounds like it could be harmful. Stay ...
- Hi T. M, You have just answered your question. D. F
Advice on New Relationship
Asked by S.L. from Detroit
on February 20, 2008
-
I'm recently in a new relationship. I've been a single mom all of my daughters 6yrs.
This new guy seemed great, until I let him move in. Now he seems to think he can ...
Answers
- No, you need to stand your ground. He is not her father. He is just another adult that would be great to go to for adive, or help. He needs to be a supportive man i...
- Your actions are sort of confusing. When you let him move in did you intend for him to make a committment to you and your daughter? If so, is it fair for him to make...
- NEVER< NEVER have a boyfriend move in with you and your daughter. Get him out of there NOW! You are totally responsible for your daughter and her protection. At the ve...
Working on My Relationship with My Ex
Asked by S.C. from Houston
on January 15, 2012
-
You mamas have offered great advice in the past, so here I am again! Here's a little background. I have three kids: 4 yr. old boy, 6 yr. old girl, and an 8 yr. old ...
Answers
- So sorry to hear your story. I've heard various comments. One comment was that it was rude of the dad to bring his girlfriend to the son's soccer game. The oth...
- I would remember that your relationship with your ex, and his new spouse, will evolve over time. You don't have complete control over that relationship, but you do hav...
- •Me and my X finally got are divorce in July. An I got married shortly after. To be fair me an my X had been seperated for 2yrs or going throw it. •But I think s...
What Is Your Definition of Cheating in a Relationship?
Asked by T.. from Dallas
on November 27, 2012
-
My live-in boyfriend and I have different definitions of cheating. Before I say what each of us think the definition is- here are the things we are dealing with. Fir...
Answers
- 1) Leave. He's a terrible boyfriend, regardless of "cheating" or "not"... and would make an even worse husband. 2) www.survivinginfidelity.com Ahem. You don't h...
- It matters NOT what you guys agree is the description of cheating...what matters is that one of you is having a problem with the other's behavior regarding someone els...
- I know someone who's H started checking out dating websites for married people. Went on dates and as far as we know it never led to sex. That's cheating. It's a breaki...
FB Relationship Status
Asked by C.C. from Washington DC
on April 11, 2012
-
After several days of talking we’ve decided to take our relationship one day at a time. I don’t believe change happens overnight and my faith that my DH will conti...
Answers
- He's right. Why change your status at all? You're still married, right? Leave it at that until that is officially no longer the case. Why reveal every feeling that...
- What does it really mean to you. You are married whether you stay that way or not. If you have any respect for him at all I would just put it back as married until you...
- Well, you're still married right? Working on it or not, you're still legally married - so that's what it should say if you have it on there. If you don't want it on th...
I Need to Spark up My Relationship Before Its Gone.
Asked by R.G. from Denver
on November 23, 2012
-
I'm 21 and a mom of a 5 month old named Jeremiah. I've been with his dad for 2 1/2 yrs, and well things are not what the use to be. As far as our relationship it's lik...
Answers
- as a mom of 3 and not on the happy end of a up and down relationship with my husband i will say this- having a relationship for your son is not worth it. My mom and st...
- I'm so sorry you are going through this- having a baby is always an adjustment for a relationship. If you can afford it, go to counseling, always nice to have a third ...
- Counseling. You are both young and have been through alot. Are there people in your life you can trust? Are your parents supportive? Seek out connection to others t...
Relationship Falling Apart
Asked by H.C. from Memphis
on August 29, 2007
-
my boyfriend of 4 yrs the father of my 9month old son and i are not getting along anymore every few days we are in a really bad fight... last night it was at its worse...
Answers
- Hey. I have been thru that before. You just have to get past not wanting to take the baby away. He can still see him but he doesnt have to be with you. Good luck.
- Hi H.. Sounds to me like you're in the same spot I was in just a year ago. My son's father and I were fighting bad enough we split up. In that year, we learned more ...
- This is such a hard situation. At this point, even though you are not married, a break-up would be the emotional equivalent of a divorce. Looking at it that way, the...
How to Restore a Relationship with My Daughter
Asked by N.W. from Eugene
on April 19, 2011
-
My oldest daughter is in her 20’s. We didn’t get along when she lived with me. About a year and a half ago, she moved out and we’ve had very little contact sin...
Answers
- This happened with my mother and I. We slowly rebuilt, by basically just talking to each other. We text, chat on facebook, send pictures to each other, and we get toge...
- I finally have had a good relationship with my mom after the birth of my son, especially when we found out that he has Down syndrome. She told me well we just have to...
- I'm so happy that you are the MAMA asking for how to reconnect with your daughter. In so many instances (and speaking from experience), it seems like it falls to the ...
Ending My Relationship with the Inlaws.
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on April 2, 2013
-
My MIL was down to visit this weekend-worst visit ever. Anyways my husband and I had a long talk about my relationship with the in laws and he admitted that they woul...
Answers
- I don't think what you're describing sounds extreme enough for such a drastic measure. Your husband DIES need to talk to them about how they disrespect you. He shoul...
- Oh My Gosh!! I just read this and had to ask myself if I wrote it! Lol - I feel we would have a lot to talk about seeing as I am in a VERY similar situation. I wou...
- I wouldn't have your husband have a talk with them. I'd just not show up. Let them think what they will. I suggest that enough has happened that you know that they ...
