Tag: relationships
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Why I Stopped Asking “Why Me?”
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself trapped in a cycle of self-pity, plagued by the question of “Why me?” Why did my marriage collapse? Statistically, it seemed like a solid foundation. We spent three years dating before getting engaged, and I waited until I was 27 to tie the knot. I became a mother…
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The Transformation of a Mother’s Intimacy Journey: A Peek Inside Her Underwear Drawer
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Thompson The average woman supposedly owns around 21 pairs of underwear. While this statistic might hold some weight, I believe it’s a tad exaggerated. If you’re anything like me—navigating life in your late 30s with a penchant for chocolate chip cookies and a wardrobe that spans sizes 6 to 16—you…
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Navigating Motherhood as a Child of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast My parents separated when I was just five years old. This pivotal moment set off a series of upheavals in my life, including frequent moves, countless school changes, and a cycle of reunions and separations that ultimately led to their divorce. By the time I turned eight, my father had remarried. While…
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The Words That Make It All Worthwhile
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast This morning, just before my partner, Jake, left for work, he pulled me into a warm embrace. I leaned into him, feeling drained even though the day had just begun, and expressed my wish that he could be home more often. I do my best to keep complaints about his hectic…
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Why I Let Go of My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce is tough. There’s no sugarcoating it. I often wonder how anyone can navigate such a tumultuous experience, let alone find the courage to open their heart to someone new afterward. The thought still astounds me. When asked how I managed to move on from the grief and resentment of my divorce,…
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Men Prefer Strong, Independent Daughters and Affectionate Wives
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study titled “The Shriver Report Snapshot: An Insight Into The 21st Century Man” surveyed 818 heterosexual men across America, asking them to identify key traits they desire in both their daughters and wives. The results raise some eyebrows. First off, it’s encouraging that intelligence ranked highest for both daughters and…
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My Partner’s Pregnancy Made Me Recognize My Spoiled Self
Get Pregnant Fast When we attended our first ultrasound, I panicked over the fact that our insurance would only cover 75% of the expenses, leaving us to foot a couple hundred dollars on our own. “Do we really need to find out if the baby is a boy or girl?” I asked. “Can’t it be…
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Men Reflect on ‘The One That Slipped Away’ in Impactful PSA
Get Pregnant Fast In a thought-provoking public service announcement, three men open up about their experiences with past relationships, specifically focusing on the concept of “the one that got away.” While their initial reflections seem sweet and filled with nostalgia, the underlying message reveals a troubling reality about emotional abuse. The PSA effectively highlights how…
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This Is Marriage…After Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Romantic relationships remind me of the clothes hanging in my closet; stay with me, it’ll all connect. When you first start dating, that relationship is akin to a sizzling pair of leather pants — exciting, intense, and perhaps a bit uncomfortable in the heat of the moment. As time passes, the relationship…
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Dear Partner, Is It Necessary to Be Such a Mess?
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the chaos of family life is no easy feat. Here’s a thought-provoking haiku to kick things off: What is this madness? Are you truly that careless? Yes, I think you are. My partner, Oliver, is truly one of a kind. Over the years we’ve shared, he’s rarely raised his voice at…