Tag: love
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I’ve Finally Let Go of My Divorce Fears
Get Pregnant Fast It was a regular date night, driving our trusty minivan around town, trying to agree on a place to eat. The conversation meandered into topics we rarely discuss when the kids are around. I was focused on the road while my partner, Sarah, browsed through Facebook. Suddenly, she held up her phone…
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Embracing My Singlehood: Life After Divorce and Not Seeking Love
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not dating. It’s been a decade since my divorce, and I have no interest in jumping into a new relationship. Sure, I’ve had a few boyfriends—some more serious than others, and a couple that were purely physical—but for the last several years, I’ve been completely, utterly, and blissfully unattached. And you…
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This Photographer’s Instagram Will Transform Your Perspective on Love and Grief
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 24, 2023 Love is a beautifully complex phenomenon. The forces that draw one individual to another are often unique and hard to articulate. Attempting to define love is akin to describing the essence of color—each person perceives it differently, and no two relationships mirror one another. The ways in which…
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Understanding the True Meaning of Marriage Vows
Menu Lifestyle Decoding the Essence of Marriage Vows Get Pregnant Fast When I exchanged vows, I was blissfully unaware of the journey that lay ahead. Clad in my grandmother’s wedding dress and adorned with my great-grandmother’s necklace, I carried a bouquet of calla lilies. I fumbled during a moment meant for reverence before the Virgin…
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Reflecting on the Sandy Hook Tragedy Five Years Later: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, a simple sight—a glimpse of my daughter’s lunchbox—brought tears to my eyes. The canvas case, adorned with vibrant butterflies and stained with remnants of peanut butter and crayon marks from when she proudly wrote her name, peeked out from her backpack. In that moment, sorrow washed over me like a…
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Sometimes It’s Necessary to Let Go of Being Right
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m sorry. Can we be friends again?” These words could easily come from two kids in elementary school or from a couple navigating the complexities of a long-term marriage. The concept of apologizing even when you don’t feel it, and conceding arguments, may be one of the most crucial elements of a…
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An Ode to the Incredible Grandmothers
Get Pregnant Fast She’s known by many names — Grammy, Nana, Gigi, or even Bubbie — but regardless of what our children call her, they are incredibly fortunate to have her presence in their lives. Grandmothers are the hidden champions of parenting, stepping in just when we need them most, whether it’s offering sage advice,…
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These Were the Most Meaningful Thirty Minutes of My Week, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast The phone rang on Saturday evening at precisely 9:40 PM. “Hey Mom,” came the familiar greeting. I paused, a smile creeping across my face as I instinctively made my way to his old bedroom. This sanctuary, once a haven for my son, now felt like a distant memory as he embraced his…