Tag: friendships
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6 Things I No Longer Care About in My 40s
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! As a woman navigating the middle-aged landscape, there’s a certain freedom that comes with this phase of life. If I’m lucky enough to live to 95, I’m currently in the middle of my adventure. Looking back, I see a mix of challenges like demanding parenting, self-esteem battles, and a few…
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My 6-Year-Old Son Has a Girlfriend, and I’m Totally Fine With It
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Johnson My son has a girlfriend. Yes, you read that right. They first met at a homeschool gathering, and when I caught a glimpse of them together, I couldn’t resist asking him her name. “Lia,” he replied — a significant moment because he typically doesn’t bother remembering names. I suspect…
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Embrace Your 40s: A Decade of Fabulousness
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my early twenties, the thought of turning 40 felt daunting. It was that age where you’re not quite young anymore, yet not quite old—definitely not “grandma” territory, but still a bit of a downer in my young mind. I imagined people in their 40s feeling nostalgic or melancholy…
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Revisiting My Childhood Summer with an Old Friend
Get Pregnant Fast As I scan the bustling theater lobby, my heart races with excitement. I’m searching for my childhood best friend, and the anticipation of seeing her again is palpable. The movie is about to start, and when I finally spot her, we wave eagerly and rush towards each other. “Are you getting popcorn?”…
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11 Hard-Earned Parenting Lessons I Discovered Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I was notorious for testing boundaries. My mom repeatedly warned me against swinging on the shower curtain rod, but my adventurous spirit led me to ignore her wise counsel. After countless attempts to see if I could defy gravity, I ended up sprawled on the bathroom floor,…
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Navigating the Teenage Storm: A Fork in the Road
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent gathering of insightful women (a book club filled with brilliant minds…and me), I found myself breaking my own rule of keeping it composed when a kind soul inquired about my beloved teenage daughter. Almost impulsively, I exclaimed, “I sometimes feel like I want to jab her with a fork!”…
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The Unmatched Bond of Mom Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend Lisa became the first of my close companions to welcome a baby, I was both excited and bewildered. After she delivered her adorable son in June 2014, I made a trip to the hospital, brought her a homemade dinner, and dropped by after work occasionally to cuddle her little…
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15 Insights for My Friends Without Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigate through various chapters of life, friendships often evolve. From our carefree childhood days to the responsibilities of adulthood, it’s common to drift apart from some and grow closer to others. I’ve managed to hold on to a core group of friends, some of whom have been by my side…