Wedding: Older Child
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Step Daughter Getting Married
Asked by G.S. from Goldsboro
on April 3, 2008
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My step daughter is getting married in September. She will graduate in June, turn 19 in August and get married in September. I am really glad that she has decided to...
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- Hi G. - here is how I feel about your situation... My parents were divorced when I was around 16 years old. My dad payed child support for me until I was 18, I also ha...
- my 1st thought that came to mind was "she's awfully young to be getting married." but that's not the issue. the wedding is not your resposibility. and her mother is...
- I don't think that you are obligated anymore, however you do have a moral obligation to help her out. It doesn't matter that she saved the child support to pay for the...
10 Year Wedding Anniversary Party??????
Asked by J.M. from Corpus Christi
on March 7, 2008
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When we got married nearly 10 years ago we had no family present. We eloped to Jacksonville NC where my husband was stationed with the Marine Corps. Our 10 anniversa...
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- Have the wedding anniversary party. We did pretty much the same thing when we got married. The celebration of the 10 year accomplishment was well worth the expense. ...
- Can you have a barbecue -- maybe a potluck, since it's just family and close friends you can tell them not to bring a gift, just bring their favorite dish, and then wh...
- THAT IS AWESOME J.!!! Do you know how many marriages these days don't last til the 10th anniversary!!! I commend you for that!!! Great Job!!! I think you can throw...
2 Questions About a Wedding and Birthday Party. Please Help!!
Asked by R.W. from Chicago
on September 8, 2009
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I have a 2-part question. The first one being my sister is getting married this month and I am a bridesmaid as well as my 21-month old dauther is the flower girl. My...
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- At my wedding I had the best gifts and tons of money gifts, but I really believe one of, if not THE, best gifts I received was a picture (beautifully and professionall...
- I've been to about 50 2 year old, 3 year old and 4 year old parties. It's really hard for them to sit still through present opening at that developmental stage and the...
- I agree with everyone else.... $150 is fine (not cheap) It's not rude at all to have your 2 yr. old open gifts at home. It would be overwhelming for her to open ...
Help to Celebrate 10 Yr Wedding Anniversary
Asked by B.L. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
Tomorrow (4/18) is our 10 yr wedding anniversary and I am at a TOTAL loss of what to give my DH. He surprised me with a diamond ring during a recent trip...
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- Lucky for us, men are simple. Get a new "outfit" that you know he would like, book a hotel room or get the kids to your Mom's house and let the fun begin. Instead of...
- What about a romantic night out with a hot tub, carriage ride, candleliight dinner, dancing, or something local in your area. If he is not into that stuff then play of...
- Give him you! Men like surprises... at least mine does. Meaning a "solo" time with his wife and time for romance and um, yes, a romp in the sheets. I know... it may so...
Do Your Kids Understand the Value of a Dollar?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 3, 2011
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I always explain to my kids what we are saving for. I posted before about my sister getting married in St. Lucia, and I am doing my best to save the money to get there...
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- My 23 month old doesn't know anything about money except it's shiny, and don't put it in your mouth! He knows it's good though, if he finds a coin he smiles so big his...
- I don't think it is ever to early for them to learn the 'big picture' . I feel to be fiscally responsible they need to know the difference between wants and needs, wh...
- My son is still learning this. One of the "delays" in the understanding of this concept is grandma! I love her, she does wonderful things for us but sometimes she ca...
What to Do About 4 Year Relationship
Asked by M.E. from New York
on March 11, 2007
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I've been dating my boyfriend for 4 years this coming April 16th. My soon to be 6 year old son, loves him to death, and sometimes slips and calls him Daddy. My boyfr...
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- M.: People that get a second job are people that have a terrible time making ends meet, which from your request doesn't seem to be the case. You have a 6 yr old so...
- Hi M., The first thing that comes to mind after reading your story is that your boyfriend doesn't appear to be ready, or want to get married! It sounds like he's got ...
- do not get a second job.. the only person to suffer with that is your 6 year old. You boyfriend sounds to me like he makes excuses for his own fears or whatever it is ...
Creative Ways to Tell the Grandparents About the New Little Bundle?
Asked by L.B. from Milwaukee
on September 8, 2008
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My husband and I just found out we are 5 weeks along. I am a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding in my hometown this coming weekend and am looking for a fun or creative...
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- We just sent my mother-in-law a dish that said "Grandma's Candy" on it. We didn't include any note, but boy did we get a call awfully fast after she received it!!!!! ...
- Lea, When we told our parents we got them (both sets) together and had a dinner. We said we'd bring dessert. We brought a DQ cake with the words, "Congratulations Gra...
- When I was pregnant with my son (the first grandchild), I sent each of the grandparents a single rose and wrote on the card "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, May 19 is...
Thinking of Going from Two Kids to Three
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2008
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I have a 7 year old son and a three year old daughter. I always wanted a boy and a girl. I love my kids very much. The other day we took my daughters crib down and it ...
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- Whatever you decide, make SURE you and your husband are both on the same page about it. If you are not, it could have a negative impact on your marriage far into the ...
- I am a SAHM with 3 boys 9, 8 and 13 months and let me tell you, everyday is an adjustment. I see my husband in passing, either I'm dropping one at practice and he's g...
- Hi K., This is my first time ever responding~~your story touched me because I am in the same spot, however, I am 38. I have two daughters, 7 and 4 and they are so dar...
Where Would You Go?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on November 15, 2011
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My husband and have been given a wonderful gift from my father. In 2.5 years my husband and I will celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. We went on short cruise...
Seeking Suggestions to Help Me Live in an Unhappy Marriage
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on April 27, 2009
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I am hoping some of you might have some good suggestions for me. My husband and I have been married for 5+ years and have a toddler. As time has gone on, I have come...
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- There is a wonderful, inexpensive 4-week relationship course titled "The Secrets of Successful Partners" put on by The Couples Clinic www.thecouplesclinic.com The coun...
- My advice is a really simple thing but it may help? I've heard from people who were married for 5+ years (up through 50 years) that there are periods in the marriag...
- M., you have too many excuses for staying IN the marriage. Uncontested divorces can be gotten over the internet now days. Your child already knows the unhappiness that...
