Tag: friendships
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30 Ways Pregnancy Mirrors Freshman Year of College
Get Pregnant Fast Embarking on the journey of pregnancy can feel strikingly similar to the whirlwind experience of your freshman year in college. Both periods are filled with new challenges, moments of embarrassment, and a whole lot of confusion. As you navigate through these transformative times, here are 30 ways that being pregnant is just…
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The Top 10 F-Words That Define Life in Your 40s
Get Pregnant Fast Reaching your 40s can feel a bit like finding shelter under a flimsy tent during a torrential downpour. It’s not the worst place to be, especially when you consider the alternatives. While many of us might wish we could revisit our younger years, the insights and experiences we’ve gained make this decade…
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Why Losing Friends Meant Losing Myself
Get Pregnant Fast Like many, I’ve experienced my fair share of friendships fading away. Each relocation brought a wave of goodbyes, whether intentional or not. Changing schools meant leaving friends behind, drifting apart became common as our interests evolved, and conflicts sometimes created irreparable rifts. The echoes of these friendships linger in various ways, but…
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There’s Nothing Quite Like a Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle There’s Nothing Quite Like a Mom Friend by Sarah Henderson Updated: April 29, 2021 Originally Published: June 15, 2016 When my close friend, Emma, became a mom before any of us, it felt surreal. After welcoming her adorable son in June of 2014, I made a trip to the hospital,…
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7 Unforgettable Unlikely Friendships from ’80s Movies
Get Pregnant Fast The ’80s was a decade that brought us some of the most memorable friendships on the silver screen, often highlighting bonds that defied expectations. From mismatched pairs to groups of diverse individuals, these cinematic connections resonated with audiences and reflected our own friendships. As we gathered around VCRs after school, we experienced…
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Insights I Wish I Had at 16
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe that over two decades have passed since I was 16, yet the memories are still vivid. If I could sit down and have a heart-to-heart with my younger self, I believe we could spare each other a fair amount of pain. Reflecting on the lessons learned since then,…
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5 Reasons I Cherish Life as a Military Spouse
Get Pregnant Fast When I share that I’m a military spouse, I often hear, “I don’t know how you manage it.” I chuckle, because while it’s true that military life comes with its challenges, there are so many incredible aspects that make it worthwhile. Of course, there are downsides to having a partner in active…
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Navigating the Landscape of Adult Friendships: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I embrace my 40s, I’ve found that my friendships have spread across the country like a patchwork quilt. We stay connected in various ways—through social media, emails, and the occasional visit when our paths cross. While I have a handful of friends from high school and college, our diverse careers and…