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How Staying Home Affected My Marriage: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I remember standing after an evening filled with intellectual conversations, contemplating my future. “I’ll finish this year,” I declared, “but I won’t return. I want to be home with the baby.” My husband, Jake, nodded in agreement, and just like that, I made the decision to leave my PhD program behind to…
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When Your Parents Divorce as an Adult: Navigating the Emotional Turmoil
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, you took pride in your parents’ marriage. As a child, their relationship seemed like a fortress, especially when many of your friends came from broken homes. Your dad often called your mom his best friend, and they imparted wisdom about love and commitment. “Marriage is a job, and you put…
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Autism Didn’t Cause Our Breakup, But It United My Family in Unexpected Ways
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself in my living room, feet up in a recliner with a long-awaited cup of coffee in hand. One child is at school, and the other is at daycare, leaving a rare moment of peace. As I prepare to dive into my work, my gaze drifts to a pile of…
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The Untold Truths About Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point, shall we? People warned you that marriage would evolve over time and that challenges would arise, but did they ever prepare you for the reality of it? You might be feeling drained, isolated, or even a bit overlooked. Perhaps you’ve had a series of arguments—last night,…
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When You Marry ‘The One,’ You Also Marry Their Family
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Collins Updated: December 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 18, 2023 I never truly grasped the extent of change that would come with taking on the last name Collins. I assumed that by marrying Alex, I would seamlessly blend into his life, and he into mine. But what I didn’t…
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My Marriage Is in Turmoil, But I Refuse to Let Valentine’s Day Bring Me Down
Get Pregnant Fast Valentine’s Day has always held a special place in my heart, even in these challenging times. After 14 years of marriage, my husband, Mark, reached out to me for the first time on this sentimental day. Unfortunately, I missed his call because I was enjoying a delightful dinner of steak, chocolate, and…