Tag: relationships
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I Have Strong Opinions About Who My Son Dates – No Apologies
Get Pregnant Fast When my children were little, selecting their friends was a straightforward task. My criteria were simple: the child couldn’t be a biter, and I had to get along with their mom. As long as the kid wasn’t solving playground disputes with their teeth and their mother wasn’t a judgmental busybody rolling her…
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10 Mistakes I Hope My Kids Won’t Make
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent has a past, a history that often goes unspoken. Before we became moms and dads, we were young, wild, and sometimes reckless. We made choices that were regrettable, and while they may give us a chuckle now, they also fill us with dread at the thought of our children following…
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6 Reasons Why Being an Aunt is the Ultimate Joy
Get Pregnant Fast Being an aunt is an incredible experience that fills my heart with joy. Although I may not have children of my own, I take immense pride in my role as an aunt. My journey into aunthood began nearly two years ago, and it has been a delightful ride ever since. Here are…
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My Journey to Marriage: A Tale of Love and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast Finding my way to marriage wasn’t a walk in the park. It took us seven years to get engaged, and nine years later, we finally strolled down an aisle adorned with rose petals to say our vows. The years leading up to that moment were filled with ups and downs. After nearly…
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No, I Don’t Regret My Tattoos
Get Pregnant Fast “You’ll regret it. You’ll regret it for the rest of your life,” my mother insisted, shaking her head as she walked away after I excitedly unveiled my first tattoo from my solo journey across Europe at 22. It was a vibrant butterfly in hues of orange, yellow, and red, resting joyfully on…
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Aging Gracefully: The Unintended Evolution of My Expression
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the journey of aging, I’ve begun to notice the subtle changes on my face that suggest the passage of time. It all started when I realized that people around me were increasingly concerned about my emotional state. Just yesterday, a couple of conversations went something like this: Colleague (interrupting…
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I Don’t Believe in Soulmates
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never bought into the concept of soulmates. As I navigated through my tween, teen, and young adult years, I fantasized about an extraordinary love story. But the idea that there is a singular person out there meant solely for me? That notion always felt a bit far-fetched. At 22, I remember…
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Men of the World, You Can Cook Dinner Too
Get Pregnant Fast It was a casual Friday morning when I found myself at home, ready to take care of our youngest while my partner, Sarah, headed off to her job at the local school with our two older kids. As we exchanged our usual morning banter, she casually mentioned that our middle child, Lily,…
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Revisiting ‘thirtysomething’ as a Fortysomething Parent
Get Pregnant Fast In a beautifully nostalgic ’80s setting, we find the charming couple, Lily and Mark, sharing a tender moment on their bedroom floor. Suddenly, their adorable baby crawls by, interrupting their kiss. As I settled in to watch Season One of thirtysomething during my laundry breaks, I couldn’t help but share this scene…