Tag: relationships
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How Will My Kids Experience Love Without Handwritten Notes?
Get Pregnant Fast When I look back on my teenage years, I can’t help but reminisce about the shoebox filled with notes that, unfortunately, vanished during a move 15 years ago. That box once held a treasure trove of heartfelt messages, intricate doodles, and the kind of drama that only young love can inspire. Each…
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My Partner Was Unfaithful, Yet I Chose to Stay
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 31, 2016 I’ve seen infidelity unfold in real life, leading to both breakups and reconciliations. I’ve witnessed countless portrayals of affairs on television, sometimes to the point where I felt desensitized. Conversations with friends have revolved around what we would do if our partners strayed,…
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Lessons I Want to Share with My Son About Marriage and Conflict
Get Pregnant Fast My parents exemplified a picture-perfect marriage. This August marks their 32nd anniversary, and they still share affectionate glances, steal kisses in public, and hold hands beneath the dinner table. During my 18 years under their roof, I can count the number of arguments I witnessed on one hand. That’s quite remarkable, isn’t…
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Swiping Right: A Single Mom’s Journey to Confident Dating
Get Pregnant Fast As a single mom of two, my dating life has often felt like a distant memory. Recently, however, an unexpected opportunity arose: a night at a rather questionable motel with a striking man I’d only spoken to twice on the phone. With a flurry of texts to friends who could watch my…
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11 Ways Living with a Tween Is Just Like Dating
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a tween can stir up a whirlwind of emotions reminiscent of the dating scene—think insecurities, intense interactions, and the ever-looming question about the future of the relationship. You might find yourself pondering the same types of questions: What did I say wrong? Why are they acting this way? And,…
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Five Insights for Moms from a Non-Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Moms! How’s everything going? Would you like a drink? I’m not a mom myself—yet, anyway. Who knows what the future holds? I’d love to provide a clearer answer, but my crystal ball met an unfortunate end last week. There seems to be a lot of chatter around the “moms vs.…
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The Unique Connection Between Mothers and Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jenna Thompson Updated: November 12, 2023 Originally Published: October 21, 2016 Related Topics: daughtersemotional connectionfamilyfemininitymotherhoodparentingrelationships
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They’re Only Little Once — And For That, I’m Grateful
Get Pregnant Fast “Wow, they’ve really grown up!” My husband, Mark, looked taken aback, as if he had just noticed a dramatic change overnight. His expression was a mix of disbelief and nostalgia as he turned to me for clarity. “When did this happen?” he asked, bewildered. I could tell him exactly when it started.…