Tag: friendships
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Not Every Mom Has — Or Needs — A Mom Tribe
Get Pregnant Fast My first child arrived at the early hour of 2:30 AM. My closest friend, who lives several states away, urged me to call her the moment he was born, regardless of the time. When my husband made that call to share the joyous news, her immediate response was, “I’m on my way!”…
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When Motherhood Leads to Friendship Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is undeniably challenging, wouldn’t you agree? If your kids aren’t bickering, they’re likely turning your living space into a Lego battlefield. And when they manage to get along, it usually involves them sneaking into something they shouldn’t. It’s a whirlwind, and the situation gets even trickier when your childless friends fail…
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Our Spouses Are Amazing, But They Can’t Replace Our Girlfriends
Get Pregnant Fast In recent times, discussions surrounding marriage often seem to follow a familiar pattern—either we find ourselves venting about how our spouse can’t seem to locate the milk, even when it’s right in front of him (cue the exasperated sighs), or we’re gushing about how we have the most incredible partner ever, and…
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My Pregnancy Strained My Closest Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast When I unexpectedly discovered I was pregnant with my second child just nine months after welcoming my first, my emotions were a whirlwind. My husband radiated joy while I sat on the edge of our bathtub, pregnancy test in hand, feeling tears welling up in my eyes. “Babe, this is incredible! Aren’t…
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My Home: The Neighborhood Hub, and I Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Amidst the joyful chaos of my household, there are currently seven children running around, only four of whom are mine. Just as I settle into a moment of peace, the doorbell chimes again—make that eight, no, nine little voices echoing through the halls. The excitement reverberates from every corner, and I can…
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I Don’t Have Time for Superficial Friendships
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to friendships, I’m all about authenticity. Sure, I enjoy the occasional park playdate or casual mom gathering, but my real desire is to connect deeply with a friend over dinner. I’d much rather spend hours sharing our struggles and laughter over cheesecake than engage in light chit-chat that leads…
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I See Through You, My Disingenuous Friend
Get Pregnant Fast They say friendships come in various forms: some serve a purpose, others are seasonal, and a few last a lifetime. However, there exists a fourth type – the “fake friend.” And, unfortunately, that’s precisely what you are. You exude superficiality, self-interest, and duplicity at your core, a truth I had to confront…
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Heroic Dad Pranks Best Friend into Costumed Appearance at Son’s Christening
Get Pregnant Fast What are best friends for if not for pulling off hilarious pranks that end in unforgettable moments? While a baby’s christening is usually a solemn event, one clever dad found a way to inject some fun into the occasion. In a recent post on Reddit, a user named Oliver recounted how he…