Tag: marriage
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Half of U.S. Adults Believe Women Should Legally Change Their Last Names After Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising revelation, a recent study indicates that approximately 50% of adults in the United States think there should be a legal obligation for women to adopt their husbands’ last names upon marriage. This sentiment arises at a time when women are increasingly advocating for their rights and autonomy, both in…
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My Partner Is Not My Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Life is full of predictable moments. You can almost guarantee that if you wash your car or straighten your hair, it will rain. Or that a quick Google search about your latest headache will lead you to a myriad of terrifying ailments. And when someone shares a post about their wedding anniversary—be…
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Navigating Love on the Rocks: A Personal Reflection on Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast There are moments in my marriage when the way my husband, Alex, looks at me in frustration makes me feel like I want to pull my hair out. It’s the little comments he makes that seem innocuous but, oh boy, the delivery can be infuriating. Sometimes, I just wish for a smooth…
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Supreme Court Declares You Can’t Undo Your Divorce Just Because You Changed Your Mind
Get Pregnant Fast In a bittersweet reminder that life isn’t a playground, a couple recently discovered that they can’t hit the “do over” button on their divorce. The ruling came from the highest court in New Hampshire, where the saga of Laura and Jake Thompson unfolded. After 24 years of marriage, the Thompsons decided to…
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Confessions of a Tired Mom: I Could Walk Away, But Our Kids Keep Me Here
Get Pregnant Fast You’re not a bad person, but truthfully, you’re not the partner I need anymore. My affection for you began to fade when you decided to pursue your education. We had high hopes of a brighter financial future, believing your degree would quickly lead to a better paycheck. So, we agreed that you…
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The Joy of Being Married to Your High School Sweetheart
Get Pregnant Fast As my son turns 10, I can’t help but feel a little nostalgic and anxious. He’s just a few years away from becoming a teenager, and it hit me recently that he’s just four years shy of the age when my partner, Jake, and I first crossed paths. Can you believe it?…
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Ladies, Treat Yourself to Flowers – You Deserve It!
Get Pregnant Fast On our first Valentine’s Day together, my husband, Mark, showed up at my college dorm room door, nervously clutching a bouquet of roses. But these weren’t the stunning long-stemmed red roses typically associated with this day of love. Instead, he presented me with a collection of tiny tea roses that looked as…
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Why Date Night Is Essential for My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, before I even open my eyes, I’m greeted by a familiar sound: a little voice calling out, “Mom!” This is followed by requests for breakfast, recounting last night’s dreams, or sometimes a complaint that a sibling has had an accident in bed. Before I even rise, my role as a…
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What a Working Mom Wishes Her Partner Understood
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, I want you to know how deeply I care for you. My love for you is unwavering, but I have to be honest — I’m exhausted. So utterly drained that even thinking about my fatigue requires too much energy. I feel completely pooped. You may look at me as if…