Tag: relationships
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5 Key Insights from Exploring Open Marriages
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of modern relationships can be a challenge, but reading about open marriages offers profound insights into love, fidelity, and personal choice. One such enlightening read is The Wild Oats Project, which opened my eyes to several crucial lessons. Here are five takeaways that really resonated with me. 1. Cheating…
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When It’s Time to Move On from a Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I experienced the painful loss of a close friend—a best friend, to be exact. It wasn’t due to a tragic event; it felt more like a breakup. Yet, the emotional impact was significant, leaving me grappling with a whirlwind of anger, sadness, guilt, and bitterness. At the time,…
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The Other Parent: My Kids May Not Call Me ‘Mom’, But I Know My Worth
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably experienced those moments where your rational mind acknowledges something isn’t a big deal, yet your inner advocate just can’t let it go. Well, my inner advocate is quite persistent. I fully understand that I am cherished by my partner and our children. I recognize my value within our family dynamic.…
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The Top 10 Reasons We’re Not Getting Intimate Tonight
Get Pregnant Fast A little while back, a fellow made headlines for tracking his partner’s reasons for skipping intimacy in an Excel spreadsheet and sharing it with the world. I can only imagine how that boosts her desire! To ensure my husband doesn’t start compiling his own list, I thought it wise to lay out…
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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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A Heartfelt Letter to My Sister After Her Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emily, Today, you received the most heart-wrenching news. You went in for your ultrasound appointment with hopes high, only to be met with the devastating truth that the pregnancy we were all so excited about isn’t viable. It’s a cruel twist of fate that this has happened to you, just as…
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Let’s Discuss the Importance of Scheduling Intimacy
Get Pregnant Fast Admitting that our sex life was lacking was not easy, but the truth was unavoidable. The rare moments we spent together intimately were impacting not just our relationship but our entire family dynamic. With my ongoing battle against rheumatoid arthritis and the demanding nature of parenting two toddlers, my husband and I…
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9 Thoughts I Had While Waiting for My Husband’s Vasectomy
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, my husband decided to undergo a vasectomy. Yes, he’s officially on the “shooting blanks” team, and you know what? I’m totally on board with it. While I sat in the waiting room for his “procedure” (a minor outpatient thing I’d been encouraging him to schedule for ages), I experienced a…
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6 Insights Moms of Boys Wish Moms of Girls Knew
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I believe we all share common hopes and worries for our children. Yet, as a mom of boys, I’ve noticed that my concerns often diverge from those of mothers raising daughters. There are fundamental differences between boys and girls that shape our parenting experiences uniquely. However, moms of boys…
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Why Dating in Your 30s Can Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days when a breakup at 22 felt like the worst thing ever for a week, but then you were back out with friends, flirting with new prospects at the bar? That feeling of bouncing back quickly is a distant memory for many of us. Fast forward to your 30s, and…