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Looking for Advice in Talking with My Husband.
... subject with care - let him know you'd like to understand his stance on no more babies so that this doesn't become a bone of contention between you two. ...
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- Hi K., I have 3 kids w/1 on the way. I'm sorry to hear that you & your husband do not have the same mindset regarding children. Children are a blessing given to ...
- At first, my husband wanted a bunch of kids but once we moved to the U.S. (from Costa Rica), he stated absolutely no more kids!! Too much money etc. We now have thre...
- After reading everyone else's advice I'm not sure what to say but tell you my story. My ex and I had a beautiful little girl. She had reflux and it was hard. We bot...
Motorcycles: Yes or No?
That said, I wouldn't make it a bone of contention. He's going to want the bike, for fun, and to conserve gas in the summers. You're going to worry. ...
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- PA has a motorcycle safety course that I would recommend. You could both take it. They supply you with a motorcycle - there is not an option to use your own. They will...
- I just went through the motorcycle thing...and he will prob buy one whether you like or not. I was not and am not keen on the entire idea, but I cant control everythin...
- My view of riding motorcycles has drastically changed. Both sets of our parents, as well as other friends and relatives, were motorcycle riders. Our church had a min...
How Can I.......?
Having said that, it is okay to remind him of ways that he can pamper you, but it should never be a bone of contention between the two of you. ...
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- I have 2 books to recommend... Fascinating Womanhood, and His Needs Her Needs. These books helped me alot. If nothing else, to understand him better.
- I thought I was the only one with that kind of husband. I have the same problem. I just pray a lot about it and just go on with daily life. I put it in God's Hands and...
- First thing, you need to relax. Now, put yourself into your husband's head. From what I am reading here, I see that he may be trying to tell you to relax and giv...
Restaurant Delivery Charge and Tipping Driver
However, he really won't see the cost of a delivery charge in his paycheck and this may have been his bone of contention, with you, if you unknowingly, ...
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- First of all, you need to report that deliveryman to the owner of that business. NOBODY HAS TO TIP. He should never have said that to you or anyone else. However some ...
- What everyone has said is generally right-each store is different but most restaurants pay their drivers less than minimum wage or minimum wage because the restaurant ...
- The driver does not get the delivery charge. It goes to the store. The driver should get a tip, however, this guy was rude and did not deserve one in my opinion. It...
My Five Year Old Depressed?
She was brushing her hair this morning and hit a knot (major bone of contention around here LOL) and she started crying and said "I hate my hair and I hate ...
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- I know you have a new baby but would it be possible to do something exclusive with your daughter, just you and her, for a whole day, not just an hour? It sounds like s...
- Mom, This is fairly common, and the easiest and best solution is she gets into bed at 830 and goes to sleep at 9pm. Same goes for the 4 year old. baby brothe...
- Do not claim depression for her sadness.... It will pass sooner...
12 Year Old's Birthday Party Ideas
Sep 22, 2009 ... I don't have a problem with most of that - it would have to be toned down, of course - but the bone of contention between us is what will ...
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- Maybe not this year but in the future keep this in mind. One year a friend of my daughter's did a "Kidnapped Birthday Party". They sent the invitations to the pare...
- My only suggestion is you could use red wrapping paper as the red carpet and just roll it out. I wouldn't do the cocktail thing either, but you could spritz up so...
- Try this website: http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/play_parties_1.html This woman won a contest for best Hollywood party for her daughter. It should give ...
What Age Should a Girl Be Made to Start Wearing a Bra
But if you make it a bone of contention, not only will it take longer and possibly lead to kinds of out-of-sight resistance you do NOT want to be ...
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- It's probably time for her to have a pre-teen physical anyway, so have the Dr.(or nurse) explain then the importance to her physical development that her breasts have ...
- If she refuses to wear a bra, why don't you try sport bras. They are comfortable and maybe she'll like the fact that all athletes wear them.
- sports bra, very tomboy & give the extra coverage. Don't stress on it. Things like this usually work itself out. If this is the worst battle you have...wow what a b...
What to Call a Grandparent
It will remain a bone of contention because you sided with your extended family rather than with you husband. You should work together and pick something ...
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- Papaw is a very common name for Grandfather. I though don't believe that the name is the issue. There seems to be an underlying problem with your husband, maybe a...
- Unless your 15 months old (or your husband) was raised on Little House on the Prairie, I think Papaw is great! No one these days calls their dad Papa, its Daddy which...
- My husband's father has been affectionately known at Papaw since becoming a grandparent 34 years ago. He is known as that to his great-grandchildren as well. His kids ...
19 Year Old Finding Herself
He SAYS he will do this or that around the house (the bedroom is a huge bone of contention), but doesn't follow through on it. ...
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- I feel like you if an adult child doesn't want to follow my simple rules for living in my home and I am supporting her cut her completly off. let her support her self...
- Hey S... You are doing the right thing....give her no money or anything else that you pay for...including a roof over her head....it is called tough love...lock you...
- I know this is ging to sound very harsh but TOUGH LOVE is best. I too am on my second marriage. I had to show my daughter the door when she started the same kind of ...
Was I Wrong to Ask Him to Help?
Our bone of contention is his computer desk. He trashes it out all the time. One thing I've found that works is I'll tell him the night before - "I'm ...
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- You're not wrong at all and it's not just SAHMs that have this problem. The problem is all on the side of your husband and although this might seem like a minor thing,...
- I'll say this... men aren't really big oafs, or selfish or mean. They just think differently than we do. For example you would be angry with a plate because it can't...
- I don't think you were wrong for asking for help. I have the same problem. My husband thinks because I stay home with my daughters the work is all on me. Even when I w...
