With Girlfriends
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Feeling Unappreciated
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on February 27, 2008
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Hi all,
Do you ever get frustrated because you feel unappreciated? I mean, to the point that you're angry about it? I love my family and most of the time I'm very g...
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- I thought maybe I wrote your story. It can be so incredibly frustrating sometimes to feel unappreciated and overused. And my hub is the same way--sometimes he gets i...
- J., I too was shaking my head while reading your post...my kids are only 8 and 6....my husband and kids have start helping me clean the house...now my boys clean thei...
- J., I know how you feel. Believe me Ive been there myself. I have 3 children, a part time job and I am a full time student at NIU. All my husband has to do is work, ...
Advice on Marriage Which Included an Emotional Affair
Asked by M.G. from New York
on March 11, 2008
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It has been two years and I still find myself not knowing how to proceed with my marriage. I have been with my husband for almost 18 years, the last ten of those marr...
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- I am not sure if this will help or hinder...but I had an emotional affair also. So I was in your husbands shoes...but my situation was way way different...I do not be...
- it's hard to say for a situation like yours unless you've been there. i personally would leave my husband and tell him that if she makes him feel better that he shoul...
- I am happily realisticaly marriaged as well. No story book. I do have some advice and questions. 1. he did the worse possible thing he needs to do everything to make ...
Second Baby Sprinkle Shower Question - Husband to Host
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on August 26, 2008
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Hi, I am having my second child in two months and all of my friends keep asking when my shower is yet none has offered to host the event for me. One of my closest fr...
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- Have the party! Take lots of pictures, party hardy and then kiss your husband long and hard!! How lovely to have a husband so sensitive to your needs :) CELEBRATE! ...
- I'm not sure if this was already suggested, since I only glanced at a few responses, but you should consider doing a Blessingway (look it up online). That's what I di...
- I would say let your hubbie do what he knows will make you happy. It sounds like those around you are not adhering to traditional etiquette if they are not throwing y...
Sexless Marriage
Asked by N.W. from Philadelphia
on December 23, 2007
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I have been married for 3 months but with my husband for 3 years. We have an 18 month old son together. His conception was the last time we made love. Over 2 years ...
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- I have experienced this from both sides. While dating, I got pregnant, and my then boyfriend was so disturbed by the fact that I got pregnant, barely touched me again ...
- Is he waiting till the wedding? Maybe thats whats up. But I understand, I'm the one in my marriage always wanting sex. Not be crude but I have found other ways to keep...
- N. thank you for having the courage to post this. I am in the same situation and have another girlfriend who is as well. Just last night for the first time in a long...
Benefits of Having an Only Child?
Asked by J.S. from Detroit
on March 7, 2008
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I'm looking for advice from anyone that has an only child. My husband is adamant about only having one child and giving him the best future possible. I am not comple...
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- J., I too have a 20 month old child and have thought about making her my only child. However my husband is adamant about giving her a brother or a sister so she isn'...
- Sounds like you and I are pretty much in the same boat. My husband also only wants one child and I'm perfectly happy with our daughter but I wouldn't mind having more ...
- Hi I just wanted to say that I agree with some of the Moms that an only child can be lonely, but they can also grow up to be go getters. My husband is an only child, ...
Miscarraige...need Advice...
Asked by J.U. from Washington DC
on March 22, 2010
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I am seeking advice desparately!!! I just found out about 2 1/2 weeks ago that I was pregnant with my second child. It wasn't planned but, my husband and I were very...
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- time heals all wounds.. more like time wounds all heels an unplanned pregnancy is still a pregnancy just the same i am currently pulling an allnighter, my baby, my 4...
- Hi Jen, I am so sorry for your loss and what you are going through. I don't have any real advice except to let yourself grieve as long as you need to, and don't be to...
- Hi Jen, I'm so sorry that you are going thru this. The same thing happened to me last May. I can tell you it will get better, but I still feel very sad when it come...
To Approach Friend's Parents or Not?
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2008
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This is my first question here, but I am torn on this issue and not sure how to proceed. My 15 y/o daughter is not allowed to date - she has a bf, and they hang out at...
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- Good job! I believe you said the right thing. Follow through - so your daughter and her friend know that they can trust you to do what you say you will do- the soone...
- B., first of all I love your sense of humor! I also rent out my kids for cheap.. soon to be 12 y/o daughter with an attitude and 7 y/o son who thinks he knows everyt...
- Go through with what you said you would do. If you can't show follow through all the other stuff you say means nothing. I am proud of you for taking care of your chi...
Seeking Encouragement
Asked by J.H. from San Francisco
on April 24, 2008
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Hi Ladies~ I guess I don't have a specific request, but I'm just looking for a little encouragement. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed these days. I feel like no matter...
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- Hello! I have some of the same problems you do. I think as women we expect to much of ourselves, but we can't just turn it off because someone tells us it's okay to ...
- J. -- are you by chance a perfectionist? You are putting WAY too much on your plate. Listen to your demands on yourself: "great mom, great wife, great teacher, grea...
- dear J.: i have learned to give from the heart, not "try to be the best" at anything, and be true to my self , be in constant harmony of my mind body and spirit... ...
