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Looking for Website/ Articles on "Staying in a Marriage for the Kids"
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on August 9, 2009
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I would like to find some articles online about the pros and cons of staying in a marriage for the kids. I have been married for 6 years now and I am truly unhappy. I ...
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- hello K., i wish you the best, maybe focus on what you do like about your husband (this might help recapture why you married him and what made you love him at one ...
- Try going to the library to research. I'd like to point out that if you really felt like staying was the best/only option, as you say, you would not be looking for ...
- I think when you get married it is a commitment that you made and unless there is an abusive situation you should stay for the kids and try to make it work. Love is no...
Needed Advice on Child Seeing Bad Relationships.
Asked by N.W. from Lansing
on August 9, 2009
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Well, my husband and I have been seperated since January, He and I both had started new relationships. My problem is I am worried about my kids. While things were good...
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- The key to dating with kids is to take it slow. Do not introduce your kids to people you are dating for at least 6 months to a year. And then still take it slow. ...
- Sit down and talk to them, kids aren't dumb they see more than we want sometimes. Just be frank ask them what their thoughts are about the situation then tell them tha...
- Sounds like you went from a frying pan to a fire. I don't understand how you can start another relationship when you aren't even divorced yet. What does that show your...
Getting Together
Asked by T.R. from Phoenix
on February 24, 2008
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Alrighty, so recently I made the decision to stop providing childcare so I can get some time out of the house with my own kids. I have a zoo membership and the kids LO...
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- I SO HEAR YOUR PAIN!! When I moved to phoenix I was very lonely because my husband worked all the time and I didn't know any other moms. I also did child care. Now ...
- Hi T., i would like to hear from you. My daughter has 5 children. 3 boys and 2 girls. And she is looking to meet other moms. She has not been able to get out becau...
- Hey T., I also have a zoo membership, and would like to find someone that I could go with. I have 2 children, ages 4 & 2. I am actually pregnant with my 3rd, and ho...
Moms Is Love!! Attachment to Non-paternal Parent????
Asked by A.M. from Springfield
on October 10, 2008
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I'm a single mother of two young boys. I'm recently almost a year in a relationship with a wonderful man i've known for about 5 and half years since my oldest was abou...
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- Whats the hurry! I would take it nice and slow and perhaps some pre maritial counseling would help for you to get closure on your past relationships. I think that you...
- I have been in your shoes, it is hard to being someone into your kids life, but this sounds like a great guy. Just start out slow, go play mini golf or something fun l...
- I am 31. I met a guy online about 3 yrs ago. Well we tried long distance broke up 7 months later & have remained friends with only 2 visits. He tells me he wants to be...
What Do You Think?
Asked by A.H. from Phoenix
on June 1, 2008
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I recently found out that my husband is talking to another woman online in Indonisia. He says he has been honest with me about the whole thing and he is not the cheati...
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- Yes you're hormonal but that has nothing to do with questioning your husband and don't let hime tell you that either. Maybe he needs to be more honest with you. Really...
- It sounds like his emotional attachment is changing, and not in your favor. I wonder, even if he never had any intention of leaving his family and you, if the time an...
- Yes, you should be worried. I'm pretty sure there are A LOT of more productive things your husband could be doing with his time. I'm sure you felt sick and had a knot ...
Surviving and Thriving in a Loveless, Sexless Marriage
Asked by L.E. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2009
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I met my husband five years ago and have been married to him for almost four years. My husband and I are 43. We have two kids, ages 2 1/2 and 1 1/2. My husband does...
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- I read your post out loud to my daughter's father. So, so similar to what we are going through -- even the timing -- we've been together 5 years. Mine only snores wh...
- Wow, what a sad situation. I think you might be right, you arranged your own marriage so that you could have kids. Have you just laid it all out on the table with yo...
- Good Morning L., I have 3 books for you and 2 seminars. Books: 1. Mars & Venus Diet & Exercise Solution by John Gray, PhD 2. Say Goodbye To Illness by Dr...
Bringing Passion Back
Asked by L.M. from Tampa
on February 25, 2008
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Hi, I am a first time mom of a 10 week old little boy and I am having a hard time finding any passion in my relationship right now. Through the pregnancy we were not a...
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- If there was one thing I know now that I WISH I had known then, it is to relax. It is very common to feel how you do, but even if it weren't, it's how YOU feel and th...
- Very normal! You and he need to give you more time, it has only been 10 weeks! You also need to psych yourself up, as hard as it is. I remember I hated my body and ...
- YES, YES, YES. Very normal. If you said the baby was 10 MONTHS old, I'd say maybe you had a bit of cause for concern (although I know lots of women who'd still say s...
Disturbing Realizations About Our Sex Life
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on March 1, 2008
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Hello Moms, I'd like to apologize in advance if any of you find this offensive, it is certainly not my intention, but I've found myself reeling and don't have any othe...
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- men are more turned on by visual things as for us woman its the words we hear. as long as he aint hiding it or if he is he just dont want to make u feel bad. i think i...
- I went through this a couple of years ago with my DH. I was so hurt! I could not talk to anyone!! I was embarrassed as well!! Well, I confronted him. I told him that ...
- If you get defensive about this it will esculate into a major battle and then he will hide it from you, creating a vicious cycle of distrust. I suggest that you sit d...
Daughter Refuses Any Help from Daddy
Asked by K.H. from Green Bay
on July 8, 2009
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My DD is almost 2 1/2 and only wants help from mommy. It is driving daddy and I crazy. She does not want any help from daddy getting dresses, bathing, putting on her ...
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- My daughter is almost 2 and we have always had the same problem. If you find something that works please let me know! Thanks, A.
- I'm going through the same thing with my daughter as well (she is the same age!) I totally feel for you! She is my youngest, and it is not only exhausting, but makes...
- All kids go through 'mommy' and 'daddy' stages. Right now, your daughter is in full on mommy stage. In her own time, she will switch to daddy stage and won't want an...
Need Co-parenting Advice
Asked by S.W. from San Francisco
on January 11, 2008
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I have been successfully co-parenting for over 5 years now. At first things were pretty difficult as we were both healing from the pain of the divorce, but we have le...
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- S., I just have to say what a remarkable woman you seem to be and what a remarkable father you chose for your boys. It is so uncommon for two people (without some of...
- S., Children are more resilient than adults give them credit; let your children meet the partner. If you truly believe in freedom of choice this should not be an is...
- hi S.-- i agree with christe--this is not an issue of Dad's sex life--the issue is that he's chosen to put his sex life before the raising of his kids...whether it's w...
