Tag: marriage
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Date Night: The Evolution Before and After Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenthood! It’s no secret that having kids transforms every aspect of life, including how we approach date nights with our partners. Reflecting on the past, it’s almost amusing to think of dating pre-kids as nothing more than carefree partying. These days, my partner and I still prioritize our…
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What It’s Like Being Married to a Creative Dynamo
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever returned home only to discover that your partner has constructed a fully detailed treehouse while you were out running errands? Well, that’s a regular occurrence in my life. My partner, Alex, has a knack for diving headfirst into new projects. One day, I walked in to find him attempting…
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Let’s Face It: Marriage Can Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I experienced a blissful phase in my marriage, reminiscent of the “newlywed” euphoria with my husband. We were in perfect harmony as parents, finishing each other’s thoughts and looking like the ideal couple on social media. But, like a flick of a switch, that harmony shattered. We found ourselves embroiled in…
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6 Phrases That Shift Meaning After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Being a parent transforms your life in ways you never anticipated. The once-familiar phrases you used to express feelings or intentions suddenly take on new meanings. Here are six phrases that will likely change for you after welcoming little ones into your world. 1. Let’s Get to It Before becoming parents, saying…
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Why I Call Bullshit on the ‘Soulmate’ Concept
Get Pregnant Fast When I shared the news of my engagement, a colleague exclaimed, “I’m so thrilled you’ve found your soulmate!” I paused, reflecting on that term: soulmates. The connection just wasn’t there. As I envisioned my fiancé, I struggled to reconcile the notion of soulmates with our relationship. Was I making a mistake? Was…
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The Key to a Lasting Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Five years ago, my partner surprised me with a set of electric toothbrushes for Christmas. You might be thinking, “What a gift blunder!” But surprisingly, I’m the kind of person who finds joy in receiving practical gifts. My partner, James, has a talent for making even the most mundane items feel special.…
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The Reality of Marriage and Parenthood: It’s Tougher Than It Looks
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the fantasy of love and family. That blissful dream we often chase—marriage and kids. At almost 21, I thought I had it all figured out when I met Jake. He was the guy who flipped my world upside down, igniting a passion within me that made me believe I could have…
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I Could Manage Without You, But I Don’t Want To (A Letter to My Partner)
Get Pregnant Fast There were moments when I felt a pang of resentment towards you, especially during your medical school years while I was adapting to life as a stay-at-home mom. It often felt like you didn’t grasp the depth of my struggles. My world revolved around our child, and I was left feeling isolated…
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Couple Passes Away Within Hours of Each Other After 64 Years of Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching story from Nashville, a family faced a profound loss just two days before Christmas when cherished parents, George and Alice Thompson, passed away in the same hospital room just hours apart. After spending 64 wonderful years together, this devoted couple is now united for eternity. George and Alice first…