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Say Something???
Asked by H.P. from New York
on November 15, 2011
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If you are friends with someone who is struggling to maintain control over her children, to the point where you dread doing things with her when her kids are around, d...
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- I never have a problem having a talking to with the other persons child. I've done it with several... Especially in my home. Just like Laurie said, I expect someone...
- That's a difficult situation, isn't it? My suggestion would be that next time you are on a mom's only outing and she starts to vent or apologize about her kids, I'd r...
- Next time, can you ask her if you can offer your opinion? She may say yes just out of curiosity, not for help, so only mention one or two small things, and end it ther...
Divorced Moms - Did Your Friendships Change After Your Divorce?
Asked by J.R. from San Diego
on July 19, 2011
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As the news of the end of my marriage is slowly starting to spread among my friends, I'm wondering if and how my friendships with these women will change. I met most ...
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- Only one of my friendships really changed...and it wasn't bad... My long time Girl Friend is still friends with my ex and knows his new wife - at first it was funky...
- Don't assume your "really good friends will stick by you thru this". I was shocked at the response, or lack thereof, from family and friends when I was divorcing. It...
- Well I am not divorced, but I have been a part of what you are talking about. My husband and I were great buddies with two couples who ended up getting divorced. I f...
Playground Outcast
Asked by C.H. from Raleigh
on December 10, 2008
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My son is the sweetest boy in the world (okay, I know you have the sweetest child, too). He loves everyone and loves to play. I am a stay at home mom and we are rela...
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- I totally know how you feel. My daughter went through a period like that at that age also. She would approach kids and introduce herself and they would just ignore her...
- Hi C., I know exactly how you feel. When kids are unkind to our children I think it hurts us even more than them. I have experienced older children doing that same t...
- I cant imagine how that must hurt you and him! I agree, try tianglemommies.com for some playdates and other stuff to do with other kids. The parents there will proba...
Who Do You Talk to About Your Life/relationship?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on November 14, 2010
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Hey mamas,
I think I am asking a question that is just not really answerable, but I guess I am just a little down at the moment. I just feel like I have no-one in my...
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- Hi J., I have a long-term relationship with a counselor that I go see from time to time. Having this relationship is great, because counselors and therapists are 1....
- I am in a Women's Group that started out as a "Mothers Group." When the kids got older and became more about ourselves it became a "Women's Group." Two trusted fri...
- I talk to my co workers (I know that doesnt help you) it really helps to have someone in similar situation, hubby and children and working. I hope you find someone to...
Two Different Questions
Asked by L.N. from New York
on June 4, 2010
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Hi Again,
I have two things i need to decide on soon.
First, I was going to go to a wedding this Saturday, with husband and two children in tow. Turns out we can't m...
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- Wow! $150 or $200???!!!! I just got married in Oct and the most we got was $50 and thought that was very generous considering this economy. And I definately would l...
- The spa gift is way too much money and would make the teacher uncomfortable, IMO. Pick out a very nice thank you note and then write in it what you wrote here about he...
- call the wedding asap and tel them you can not go and send a nice card with the check. the teacher i think is good if you want to give her a spa gift certificate a...
Kid Free Vacations Realistic?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on August 2, 2011
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My BFF is planning a trip to Vegas in March for her 30th birthday. She told everyone about it last March so we would all have time to prepare. My husband and I reall...
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- Don't go! I am more concerned about your littlest ones than I am your 6 yr old and MIL, but the whole thing is crazy. If she's your BFF, she will understand or you n...
- I HONESTLY do not want to go on a vacation without my child. She goes to daycare and I get to spend little enough time with her as it is, so I cherish every minute. I ...
- Do you have any friend who have kids around the same age? We have taken our kid's friends so their mom and dad can have a relaxing vacation. We figure good karma plu...
Sick of All the Harassment
Asked by A.F. from Stationed Overseas
on May 7, 2012
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Ok my husband is in the army and we have been stationed here in Korea for almost 2 years. We are leaving in August but ever since the incident with my oldest son's elb...
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- I had to make my own baby wipes as the store bought ones would break my son's very sensitive hiney out in horrible rashes. My son had the most sensitive butt known to...
- I suspect there's more to this story. Get a paternity test.
- re: your son's rash. Have you considered mold or peanut...or other foods as the cause of this? My son would break out in rash (head-to-toe) if in a moldy environmen...
Relationship Problems with My Adult Daughter
Asked by V.S. from Sacramento
on May 18, 2008
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My 25 year old daughter seems to have gone through a change in the last year. We have always gotten along well and been very close. She does have a history of big tem...
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- V., It sounds like you have a very spoiled, self-centered daughter. My husband and I had somewhat similar problems when we had to explain to our adult children that ...
- V., I am so sorry you are going through this as well as so many others that have expressed their sympathy. I am a 32 year old with a daughter and a pretty good relatio...
- Assuming she is not just being a spoiled brat or overstressed, it is very possible she has developed a drug/alcohol problem or could be suffering from bipolar disorder...
10Th Wedding Anniversary
Asked by D.S. from Tallahassee
on April 16, 2010
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Hi Guys!!!
First time here!!!
I have my 10th year anniversary coming up on May 20th. I have no clue what to do. I have no clue on what to give my husband. Last ...
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- Is he romantic, would enjoy a candlelight dinner or watching the moon rise or sunset, or is he the kind of guy who would enjoy an evening at the bowling alley. If you...
- We just had our 10th anniversary and what we did was spend a nice quiet dinner at the melting pot.
- Hey, D.! My 6th anniversary is next weekend and I, too, struggled with a gift. I did something a bit crazy but fun... I got boudoir photos taken. It was a great experi...
Taking a Vacation Without Your Small Children- How Long Is Too Long?
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on January 24, 2011
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My husband and I have travelled to most of the US and some outside. We are starting to save and plan for a 'major' trip that will hopefully take place in about 2 years...
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- I think if you have grandparents willing to take the kids then its up to how long they are willing to keep them? I would "practice" -leave them with grandparents for ...
- LOL. I was going to say a month, if I could find someone that would mind them that long. However, that isn't possible with school schedules, etc., sigh. I have gone a...
- I've had several families leave their children with me while traveling abroad. Most have been school age children and they did fine for up to 2 weeks at a time with n...
