Tag: marriage
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7 Reasons to Envy the Sex Life of Married Couples
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigated through a bustling college district in New York City one evening, I couldn’t help but observe the vibrant energy of the young crowd. Students filled the cafes and bars, their laughter mingling with the sounds of upbeat music. I noticed the carefree spirits of the girls in their trendy…
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Why My Partner and I Have Only Enjoyed 5 Dates in 5 Years
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, I often reflect on how little time my partner, Alex, and I have dedicated to each other since our eldest child, Max, entered our lives. With Max now five, our dating history in that time can be counted on one hand. You could literally wave goodbye to…
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My Husband Still Desires Me Despite My Changing Body
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when I meticulously styled my hair and ensured my nails were always perfectly manicured. A time when my wardrobe didn’t revolve around yoga pants, baseball caps, and well-worn cotton tees. Back then, my lingerie was matching, lacy, and definitely not something I grabbed in a last-minute rush from…
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We All Have Moments When We’re the ‘Not-So-Great Partner’ in Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon an article that truly made me pause. It’s rare for a blog post to compel me to set my phone down and reflect on its message, but this one did. In “Dear Not-So-Great Husbands, This Is Your Wake-Up Call,” writer Mark Tyler asserts that many…
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Finding Time for Each Other in a Dual-Income Family
Get Pregnant Fast When both partners are working full-time, carving out quality time for your spouse can feel like a daunting task. My partner, Alex, and I both have demanding careers, while our children are busy with daycare, preschool, and elementary school activities. Between before-school and after-school care, summer camps, and weekend sports, our calendars…
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The Divorce Papers Were Prepared, Yet We Chose to Remain Together
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, it’s the way Mark looks at me when he’s frustrated. It’s the feeling I get when I sense he’s being overly critical about my perceived flaws. Occasionally, it’s just the things he says—and the way he says them—that drives me up the wall. He has a knack for stressing me out…
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Marriage Is More Than Just a Wedding: Insights from My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the past 14 years of my marriage, I can’t help but think about how much I’ve learned along the way. We exchanged vows on a chilly Midwestern Saturday many years ago, having known each other for five years. At the time, it felt like a lifetime, yet I…
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Prioritizing My Marriage and Myself: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast For the first time since our journey into parenthood began, my partner and I found the opportunity to escape for a vacation—just the two of us. Our oldest child recently celebrated their 10th birthday. A whole decade had passed without a proper getaway from the daily grind of parenting, with only fleeting…
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Love in the Era of Raising Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast My husband, Mark, and I have been happily married for nearly 12 years, and in that time, we’ve welcomed six children into our lives over the past seven years. Each day feels like a relentless marathon where we aim to just make it to the end and finally collapse into bed. At…