Tag: relationships
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Honor Your Wives as Mothers: A Dad’s Heartfelt Defense of Co-Sleeping
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, adjusting priorities is a given, but these changes can often add strain to the partnership with your spouse. One father recently took to social media to stand by his wife and deliver an important message to fathers everywhere: it’s essential to prioritize and respect motherhood. When Nathaniel…
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Loving Me Means Navigating My OCD
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re in a relationship with someone like me, who lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, there are a few things you should be prepared for: Repetitive Questions I tend to ask the same questions more than once. It’s not that I didn’t hear your answer or that I doubt you.…
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Embracing My Part-Time Family: A Heartfelt Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Life has a way of presenting challenges that reshape our paths, and for me, that journey has led to a profound understanding of family beyond conventional definitions. As I navigate my early thirties, I find myself without children of my own, yet filled with love for the remarkable young ones in my…
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48 Hours on OkCupid: The Good, The Bad, and The Creepy
Get Pregnant Fast My foray into OkCupid wasn’t exactly a well-thought-out plan. After enjoying a year of singlehood without much thought about dating, I had managed to resist the matchmaking attempts of friends and family. The idea of dating felt overwhelmingly exhausting. After a 12-year marriage that ended in divorce and another four years with…
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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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Our Place: A Journey Through Love and Memories
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those beautiful evenings at a monthly literary gathering hosted by a friend. After days of dreary rain, the calm air felt like a breath of fresh air amidst the busy streets of Manhattan. My friend Lucas had been at a city event too and was on his way…
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Dear June: Our Relationship Has Changed Since the Kids Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast Dear June, Oh, how I used to adore you. As your arrival approached, I would eagerly count down the days like a kid waiting for a special treat. I still look forward to your warm embrace; you’re a radiant force that breathes life into everything around you. You liberate my toes, spirit,…
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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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Navigating Generational Differences: My Husband and I, Despite a 15-Year Gap, Are Both Gen-X
Get Pregnant Fast “You remember that?” Jake asks, raising an eyebrow in playful disbelief. “We’re definitely from the same generation.” The question of whether we truly belong to Generation X is a recurring theme in our household. My husband was born in 1965, while I entered the world in 1980. Some might argue that he…