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Help and Encouragement Needed from Single Moms
Asked by K.W. from Minneapolis
on March 26, 2008
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Hi Mama's, So for the past year and a half I have felt like I have fallen out of love with my boyfriend. We are not intimate and I don't enjoy being intimate with him...
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- Hi K. ~ I think most of us have felt that way at one time. It is a huge job being a mom. You want to make sure everyone is taken care of and we sometimes forget that...
- K., 2 weeks prior to my second child being born, his father moved out. He was absolutely horrible to me and finally I said enough was enough. And all I can say is...
- I have been in a similar situation where I was not happy at all with my husband. I was going to school, full time and working full time. I supported us. We stopped ...
I Need Another Woman's Input, Please Help
Asked by B.R. from Columbus
on October 27, 2006
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I am 33, divorced 7 years, two children. I have been dating someone for 3 years and we are having issues regarding moving forward. I am at the end of my rope, he doe...
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- I say kick him to the curb! Life is too short to live in that type of relationship. You did not say how old the kids are but you are not benefiting them by shouting an...
- I agree with everyone else!! Also, your kids love him because he is there, but you may be surprised how much happier they are without him!!!! Your kids want to see YOU...
- I've watched my dad be that kind of 'companion' to other women and it made me hurt for them. The women he would semi-commit to would enable him to be so much less tha...
Married Life and Maternity
Asked by E.H. from New York
on May 20, 2008
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My husband and I had a good healthy sex life since we got married two years ago, but when I got pregnant things started to change and not exaclty for the better. He d...
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- Not an unusual thing, but I would try counseling. If he hasn't gotten it that you are affected by this, then this would be the best course. I don't know what your marr...
- Hey there! I've been married for 6 years, and am now pregnant with baby #2. My husband is not interested in having sex with me now either! I have to say though, I...
- I'd say you have to try to help him open up to you. A lot of men are weirded out by having sex with a pregnant woman. They worry they'll hurt you, the baby, etc. To be...
Lack of Intimacy After Having a Baby?
Asked by R.M. from Fresno
on January 24, 2009
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My daughter is now almost 13 months old. Ever since she was born, my sex drive has been non-existent. She IS still breastfeeding, but not nearly as much as she was bef...
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- Everyone has great advice for you but here's one more suggestion for when you're not in the mood, (or have your period or have an infection, etc.: ) Offer him a "bun r...
- Check your hormonal levels. Saliva test is best. Testosterone regulates your sex drive. Yours must be super low from the hormonal depletion while pregnant. Taking n...
- I had the same problem. It didn't even begin to go away until a couple of months after weaning my daughter. (she was 14 months when we weaned her). It did start to ...
Intimacy After Baby
Asked by M.J. from San Diego
on July 21, 2008
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I'm a little embarrassed to ask this question, but perhaps someone else is wishing it would get asked.
Has anyone had difficulty getting back to their relationship ...
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- Hi M., As far as i can tell from pretty much all of my friends, this is so incredibly normal, you are describing the text book situation! It is totally understandab...
- Oh man, this is a hard one! And something that I'll bet everyone deals with, but not many people talk about. I had the same issue! My daughter is eight months old. ...
- I had intimacy issues with my husband after my second child was born. The desire wasn't there and that is what upset me because I wanted to be close to him but the act...
Intimacy Issues..Please Help!
Asked by A.S. from Hartford
on June 6, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for almost 6 years. I am having trouble wanting to have sex after having my second child who is 5 months old. I have a 2 year old ...
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- A.... Just wanted to tell you that you are not alone and what you are experiencing is VERY normal and has to do with hormones. When you are breastfeeding and produ...
- Hi A., I had the same issues and I am very interested in the group's reply as, unfortunately, for me I have never really fully rebounded. I wish you beter success!
- I am in the same boat with you. However, the arousal factor is the one issue I am having difficulty with. Actually, this issue is one that has seperated us tempora...
Love Life After Children
Asked by R.J. from New York
on July 7, 2009
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Hi Mom's,
This is kind of a personal question but I was wondering how often other couples with children have "alone time" with their partners. Both my husband and I a...
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- Hi R., I would make time for him when he gets home. After the kids are in bed. Believe I know that is hard. I do it myself, I am so so exhausted. He tells me he und...
- Alone time... actually this is one of the only things we argue about. I know that it sounds strange, but my husband and I sat down and had a conversation about what i...
- Without getting too specific, we have two kids - 2 1/2 and 6 months. They both go to bed around 8 pm. The two year old has a routine...and we've got it down to a scien...
Need Advice on Intimate Matters
Asked by T.W. from Phoenix
on August 25, 2007
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Hey moms,
I am 24 and a mother of three, my youngest just turned one July 31st. My husband and I have been together for about two yrs and lately he thinks I don't fi...
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- Hi T., First off, I know just how you feel. My husband and I have been married almost 17 years, and this has happened several different times during our relationsh...
- You are not alone at all! I only have one 11 month old, and I cringe every time my husband touches me! I asked my ob/gyn, and he said it is because I'm still nursing...
- I would just like to say thank you. I have a 3 month old daughter and all through out my pregnancy I had no desire and still don't. You having the courage to ask this ...
Intimacy
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on January 19, 2009
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Im a little embarrassed to be asking this or seek advice but I am desperate. Since my son has been born I do not want to be intimate with my husband. I dont want to ta...
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- I believe this to be quite normal for most women. I experienced this after the birth of my daughter 25 yrs ago. It took some time to get those feelings of intimacy b...
- You need to meet your husband's needs and do it cheerfully. Even if you have to start preparing yourself 8 hours in advance, your marriage is worth it. Tell him what...
- T., Bless you, and your husband, these times are difficult. 1. See a counselor, or your pastor 2. Chances are your problem is hormonal -- hormones do crazy things...
