Tag: adulthood
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The Illusion of Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast When we’re little, we can’t wait to grow up. At age 3, being 5 sounds glorious—school, playground royalty! By 5, the allure of being 10 beckons, with homework and sleepovers. At 10, we yearn for the teenage years, filled with independence and freedom. Once in our teens, it’s the driver’s license, college…
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A Message to My 21-Year-Old Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, As you approach your 21st birthday, I find myself reflecting on the changes that await you. What parenting guidelines still hold relevance, and which have faded into the background like that Little Tikes car you used to zoom around the neighborhood? Now that you’re legally able to purchase a bottle…
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Why Wrinkles Are Not So Bad: The Upsides of Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, adulthood—a time when we finally break free from the chaos of adolescence. Sure, we might see a few wrinkles or laugh lines, but let’s be real: those are badges of honor, not marks of shame. As we navigate through life, we often forget the tumultuous teen years filled with self-doubt and…
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How to Change Your First Name in Your 40s
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my name, Lezlie. It’s not just the way it sounds; it feels like a constant reminder that I’m overlooked and misunderstood. Studies show that the sound of our names can trigger specific responses in the brain, especially in areas linked to our sense of identity.…
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In Your 30s, It Can Feel Like Divorce Is Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself in a deep conversation with my colleague, Lisa, about a mutual acquaintance who is going through a divorce. Both of us are in our mid-30s, and the story she shared was pretty dramatic. This acquaintance, whom we’ll call Mark, was caught in a compromising situation, kissing another woman…
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Embracing Letting Go: The Toughest Yet Most Rewarding Journey in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As I watched my youngest child drive off to college, his car brimming with belongings, an overwhelming sense of sadness enveloped me. I felt hollow, exposed, and utterly lost. It was a raw moment that left me questioning everything. A friend, trying to lighten the mood, remarked, “Well, I guess you’re no…
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7 Unpleasant Realities That Made Me Realize I’m an Adult
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be clear: I have zero desire to relive my early twenties. No way am I trading in my current life for the chaos of being 21 again—filled with immature decisions, low self-esteem, a pile of unpaid bills, a series of awful relationships, and those dreadful hangovers. The anxiety of never finding…
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How to Embrace the Feeling of Being Really Old (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of aging. Remember when you were the youthful couple, the trendsetters among your friends? That was me and my partner, Alex. We tied the knot at 18 and were the first in our circle to dive into parenthood, often hearing, “You’re just kids!” from perplexed onlookers. It felt great…