Tag: relationships
-
Navigating Life as a Single Mom: My Three-Year Absence from Intimacy
Get Pregnant Fast As a single mother, it’s been three years since I’ve engaged in any sexual activity. The last time was on my son’s first birthday, and now he’s just turned four. While he happily blew out the candles on his cake, I quietly celebrated my own milestone: three years without sex. At that…
-
Mama’s Boys: A Tribute to Motherhood by Lisa Matthews
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2015Originally Published: Sep. 10, 2012 As dawn breaks, my youngest stirs, still half-asleep, but his arms instinctively reach out for a hug. I wrap him in my arms, his sleepy smile so bright it could light up the darkest day. “Come on, sweetheart,” I whisper gently. “Time to rise…
-
Are Teens Pressured into Sexting by Their Peers?
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, discussions surrounding sexting have become omnipresent, almost like a constant hum in the background of our lives. From teachers accused of inappropriate texting with students to public figures caught in compromising situations, the topic has permeated our culture. I’ve noticed it firsthand while driving my middle-school daughter and her…
-
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I wake up in disbelief, grappling with the reality that I am the mother of a high school senior. It feels surreal, almost like there’s been some cosmic mix-up. For years, I’ve jokingly hoped that her “real” mother would swoop in and take her away. Having experienced the tumultuous mother-daughter…
-
Now That Our Kids Are Grown, My Ex-Husband Has Reappeared
Get Pregnant Fast My ex-husband has always marched to the beat of his own drum. Whether it was pursuing his MBA, tackling household projects, or making life changes, he preferred to do things in his own time—most often in sporadic bursts of energy. There were moments of motivation sparked by something he’d seen or heard,…
-
Navigating Life with a 4-Month-Old Tyrant
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the flu. That delightful little gift that keeps on giving. It hit me hard, leaving me in a state of misery where every time I dared to stand up, chaos ensued. And who cared about my plight? My 4-month-old, of course! You know, the one who decided tonight was the…
-
No, I’m Not Married to the Father of My Children—So Please Stop the Concern-Trolling
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re an unmarried parent, it’s astonishing what people feel compelled to say. I’ve lost count of the odd comments I’ve received over the years. Here are just a few: “Are you planning to get married?” “Why haven’t you tied the knot yet?” “You know, if something happens to you, he won’t…
-
Fatherhood Redefined: Navigating My New Identity
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been a year and a half since I embraced the title of “dad,” and yet, I often find it hard to believe. Each time someone calls me a father, it feels like they’re using air quotes, as if it’s a playful joke. At 50, I’m certainly not too young for this…