Tag: relationships
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Have You Purchased Diapers? And Other Questions That Shape Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Once you enter the realm of marriage or a long-term partnership and welcome children into your lives, everything shifts dramatically. You might reassure yourself that some things will remain unchanged. Perhaps you even included a vow to keep the romance alive and commit to weekly date nights, no matter the chaos. You…
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Sometimes Marriage Means Prioritizing Your Partner’s Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Being an adult often feels like an endless cycle of exhaustion. By the end of the day, I find myself worn out from juggling the kids, household chores, my job, and the myriad of details that seem to fall on my shoulders. After a long day, the last thing I want is…
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It’s Not Just Women; Men Also Experience Libido Loss
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my early twenties, just before tying the knot, I vividly recall a gravelly-voiced radio DJ discussing how, in his younger days, sex was his primary focus. It was always at the forefront of his mind. I could relate, as I shared the same enthusiasm for intimacy at that…
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The Constant Fear of Loss: A Daily Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 4:30 p.m., and my partner is still not home. No calls, no texts, no prior mention of staying late. As a public school teacher, his typical arrival time is around 3:45 p.m. Anxiety sets in. Rationally, I know a student or parent likely kept him longer, but my mind is racing…
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My Marriage Ended, But Your Opinions Are Irrelevant
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine someone dear to you, cradling a magnificent glass bowl. This bowl is not just an object; it embodies their dreams and aspirations. You take joy in their happiness as they proudly carry it everywhere. However, as time passes, it becomes evident that the bowl is becoming a burden. The joy it…
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I’m Not Close With My Family, And That’s Absolutely Okay
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating family dynamics can be complicated, and for many, including myself, maintaining close relationships with family members isn’t always feasible. I’ve gone months without speaking to my brother, perhaps even up to half a year. My conversations with my mother occur roughly once a month, and with my father deceased, there’s no…
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Yes, My Spouse Is My Closest Companion
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the phrase “I married my best friend” has become a well-worn cliché. Ironically, I didn’t view my husband as my best friend on our wedding day. At that time, I had another best friend—someone who shared shopping trips, gossip sessions, and, of course, the essential pedicure days. We bonded…
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I Long for the Partner I Once Knew
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a peculiar sentiment to express, but I truly miss my husband. It may sound absurd, given that he’s right here by my side. Surprising perhaps to the 65% of our wedding guests who anticipated our imminent chaos, we are still happily married, navigating the whirlwind of life with four children and…
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4 Realities of Raising Children with a Significantly Older Partner
Get Pregnant Fast When I first met Mark, he didn’t exactly fit the mold of my ideal partner for marriage and parenthood. After all, he was twenty years my senior, divorced, and already had two teenage children. Despite these factors, I was drawn to him, and we began dating, ultimately falling in love. Yet, a…
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Just Because You’re Not Getting Intimate Doesn’t Mean Your Relationship Is Over
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a teenager, I stumbled upon a magazine article that claimed women in their forties experienced the most fulfilling sexual encounters due to heightened hormones and being in their sexual prime. The writer touted statistics that suggested women in their 40s were having a phenomenal time, while those in their…