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Respect
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on May 3, 2007
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What can I do to make my kids respect adults more?
I have noticed this with most kids but I'm not accepting it with my kids. My kids are not as bad about this as o...
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- My 10 1/2 y/o was having some serious "talk back" issues. Not to mention tone of voice, eye rolling,. etc... I was getting tired of always arguing w/ him over things,...
- T.--I totally agree with you about this. Kids these days do seem to think they have equal rights as adults. We, as a society, have nothing but ourselves to blame but...
- My son is taking Karate lessons and they focus a lot on respect, discipline. It might be something you want to look into.
Am I Being Unreasonable??
Asked by S.T. from New York
on October 19, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
Am I being unreasonable with my husband????
Fisrt let me start by saying that he works rotating shifts. 6:30am-2:30pm/2:30pm-10:30pm/and 10:30pm-6:30pm....
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- No, men tend to get into their own thing without realizing that they are leaving us with the bulk of the responsibilities with the house and the children. Of course, ...
- Well, I understand why you're upset. You feel unappreciated, slightly used, irritated, etc. You want your husband to WANT to be with you and your child, but you feel l...
- hi stefanie, i personally dont think you are in the wrong to feel the way you do. i would definately express how you feel...otherwise if you keep quiet and let him ha...
Relationships
Asked by L.G. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2009
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My husband comes from a family of arguers. They argue about everything and I was raised in a very mellow family upbringing. I don't think my husband even realizes he...
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- I have to admit, I see myself in the way you describe your husband. My family debated, discussed and disagreed on a lot. Very rarely was it heated, and everyone was ...
- This made me think of a story I heard about feeling a rush of adrenaline from arguing. People get used to it, especially if that is what he grew up with. It can become...
- I totally understand what you mean. I would, gently "remind" your Husband, that before you got married he told you that his parents constantly argued and it bothere...
Confused?????????
Asked by Y.M. from Sioux Falls
on October 25, 2006
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I have been married for almost 10 years now and we have two beautiful children together. But our arguing and not agreeing on things in our life has left us distanced. ...
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- Go out! Just the two of you, even if it's just shopping for groceries, it doesn't have to be anything expensive or fancy, but it sounds like you're desperate to connec...
- My husband and I go through spurts like this here and there. (We've been married for five years.) The times it happens most frequently are when we have too much on o...
- Dear Y., Our society, (which Hollywood sort of dictates to us what to think, wear, eat and how to act), does not allow us to focus on the true and good things about...
Son's New Girlfriend Causing Chaos. Sarrow and Sleepless Nights
Asked by M.P. from Detroit
on September 27, 2006
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my son has always been great even during those so called "teen-rebellion" years. during his senior year he had to be home by 10 week day and one on the weekend ... whi...
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- I've been through this with my own parents, not to mention all four of my brothers have too. I'm now 28, married with a two year old. My brothers are 30, 25, 22, and...
- Hey, if she wants to be insecure...get HER EMAIL AND I will have MY daughters friends email HER saying their dating HIM!!!Okay, sounds bad...but it is so deserved by t...
- Just from my personal experience from my younger years is that the more you try to keep them apart, the more they are going to want to be together. In turn, you are g...
Stressed Mom
Asked by K.G. from Joplin
on December 12, 2006
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i am a married mom on second marriage,i work full time and have no support from my husband.he currently got laid off from his job(hes a landscaper)for the winter seaso...
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- K., First off, talk to your husband. The other women are right, he needs to pick up the slack. When I was married and living with my husband and two other guys it f...
- first you need to take your husband out of the house and have a talk about what's going on at home. You need to communicate with him about your needs and the children...
- Hi K., I'm sure the holiday season is not helping . . . You've got to take one thing at a time. Is peace and quiet essential? Then establish alone time each eveni...
Dealing with Dog and Baby
Asked by T.E. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2007
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I am having a very very difficult time with my husband's dog. We've been together for 7 years, and the dog was never really a problem until I had a baby. I should sa...
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- Hi T., First you have to find out why the dog is such a big deal. Seriously many of us go about things superficially. It seems to me this is much deeper for you tha...
- Hi T., One thing that I would suggest is make your husband take the dog to work with him one time. Let him see how hard it is to work with the dog. Most guys dont u...
- Hello T., I'm sorry to hear about your dog problems. I do have to agree with the responses that say you have to work with your dog to get it to behave. Unfortunatel...
What Do You Think Am I Being an Overprotected Mom?
Asked by F.C. from Chicago
on March 4, 2009
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Hello everyone, I have a dilema. My daughter (20 yrs old) a full time college student went out and came home with a tattoo, after she was told not to. My husband is ...
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- She is an adult & has the right to get a tattoo. I don't think she should pay rent if she is in college full time. Tell your husband to get a grip & let it go. It's no...
- In addition to the other advice, you should write down what you and husband agree upon so that there is no question what your next steps will be. Agree with the poster...
- If your daughter is a good kid, then I would tell him to back off! Sure you might not approve but she is almost 21 yrs old. My niece is 20 yrs old and came home at...
Too Soon to Date?
Asked by F.S. from Rochester
on May 8, 2009
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My husband and I are separated but still live together, due to financial hardship. We share expenses, and he is actually more than willing to pay for more than his fai...
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- You write about how wonderful your husband is and such a good father, perhaps you should take time to see where the love has gone. Long term love isnt about stars and ...
- Hi F.: I'm editing my original response based on your add'l information. Thank you for sharing that it's a gambling problem- that puts the whole situation in a diffe...
- I would talk to your husband. If you are amicable then why not bring it up in general. Ask him what he thinks about you both dating other people. Make it into a con...
Advice on How to Handle Mother in Law
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on January 26, 2009
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Hi Momma's. I'm some what new to Mamma Source. But I could really use some advice. I have been married to my husband for almost 7 years. The first five were the most w...
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- I honestly don't believe you are wrong to just cut them off. These hurtful comments will be something your kids will remember the rest of their lives. I would not al...
- Right now you need to surround yourself with supportive people. It's hard to go without the help from the mother-in-law, but it seems she is causing more problems and...
- D., do not allow your sons to spend time alone with that woman if she is pitting them against your daughter. That doesn't mean she shouldn't see them, she should just...
