Tag: couples
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There’s No ‘I’ in Parenting: A Team Approach to Raising Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the salon last week, listening to my hairstylist reflect on her maternity leave experience, I couldn’t help but nod in understanding. “My partner was home for a month, and it felt like a holiday for him,” she shared. “He went for daily runs and hung out with friends,…
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Who’s the Messiest? Navigating Life with a Slob
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s dive into the messy realities of living with someone who just doesn’t seem to notice the clutter. 1. The Messy Partner is Oblivious to the Chaos This can be a tough pill to swallow, right? It’s like my partner has a special talent for overlooking the disaster zone that follows his…
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Marriage Isn’t Picture-Perfect: Ditching the Illusion of Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: the secret to a fulfilling marriage lies in letting go of that idealized version of what a happy union should be. Wipe that image from your mind—permanently. You might also want to release the fantasy of how your marriage functioned pre-kids, because that era is long gone (just like…
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I Explored the Tinder-Inspired Baby Name App and It Surprised Me
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who isn’t expecting yet, I’m always on the lookout for unique baby names to add to my collection. The responsibility of naming another human being is daunting. I consider several factors when choosing a name: how the first and middle names flow together (for example, Emily Amelie is a no-go),…
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16 Realities of Dating as Parents: A Candid Take
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that life transforms dramatically once kids enter the picture. Yet, the specifics of how dates evolve post-children often remain unspoken. Instead of being purely romantic escapades, date nights morph into opportunities to tackle chores without the little ones in tow or simply savor the rare moments of adult interaction…
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The Truth About Sex: Quality Over Quantity
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of intimacy, we often hear the mantra that more is better—that an active sex life translates to greater happiness. However, a groundbreaking study from Carnegie Mellon University challenges this widely held belief. In this research, 128 married, heterosexual couples aged between 35 and 65 were divided into two distinct…
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15 Ways to Ignite the Mood (Sponsored)
Get Pregnant Fast Listen up, gentlemen. Many of us women are juggling multiple responsibilities, feeling worn out, and perhaps a bit irritable from our busy lives. Often, we’re not exactly in the mood for romance. Let’s face it, “Wanna get it on?” isn’t the most effective approach to spark our interest. Your usual tactics, like…
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The Importance of Touch-Free Time for Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast A year ago, I penned a piece titled “Why Some Mothers Need Touch-Free Time.” In it, I reflected on how my partner sometimes feels overwhelmed by constant physical contact. At the time, we had three young children—ages 8, 5, and just 11 months. After a day filled with hugs, clinging, and tiny…
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An Adults-Only Burger King Meal Featuring a Sex Toy? You Read That Right!
Get Pregnant Fast Who would have thought you could pick up a sex toy at Burger King? Valentine’s Day is upon us, and for many couples, it’s the perfect opportunity to set the mood after the kids are tucked in for the night. Picture this: you and your partner, slipping into something a little more…
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10 Indications You’re Not Getting Lucky Tonight
Get Pregnant Fast In a society that often glorifies intimacy, the reality is that many couples find themselves in dry spells. Life has a way of getting in the way, turning what should be passionate evenings into quiet nights. While the next romantic rendezvous may be uncertain, here are 10 unmistakable signals that tonight’s plans…