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  • Is It Okay to Want Non-Sexual Intimacy with a Man?

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    Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, it’s common to hear conflicting opinions about intimacy and expectations. The recent controversy surrounding a well-known public figure, Alex Rivers, has ignited discussions on what it means to share a bed without the implication of sex. Many women are sharing their own experiences, feeling both empowered and angry as…

  • It’s Okay to Cut Out a Toxic Parent

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    Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the topic of toxic parents, many people have powerful stories to share. A recent Reddit thread posed the question: “[Serious] Redditors who have severed ties with toxic parents, what was your breaking point?” The responses poured in, revealing a range of experiences involving emotional abuse, narcissism, and even…

  • Mixed Signals Aren’t a Justification for Sexual Assault

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    Get Pregnant Fast I have yet to meet a woman who hasn’t faced this unsettling scenario. You’re with a man you trust, whether it’s a new date or a long-term partner, and suddenly your expectations about where the interaction is going clash. We’ve all been in situations where we’ve had to push hands away, ask…

  • Helicopter Grandparenting: A Growing Concern

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    Get Pregnant Fast Listen up, grandparents! We appreciate the love and support you give, and many of us parents couldn’t manage without your help. Watching our children bond with you is a joy, and we truly value your involvement in their lives. However, it’s time to address a pressing issue: the phenomenon of helicopter grandparenting.…

  • Yes, I Encourage My Children to Share, and Here’s Why

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    Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, the concept of sharing has come under scrutiny. Every few months, I come across a parent openly denouncing the idea of sharing, proclaiming that it’s “weird” and discussing the significance of teaching boundaries. While the internet often rallies behind these “anti-sharing” sentiments with enthusiastic reactions, I find myself…

  • Navigating Complex Parental Relationships

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    Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter came home from school one day, she shared a surprising fact with her friend: “I have four cousins.” Her friend, curious, asked for their names. My first grader eagerly listed the children of my spouse’s brother and the kids of our close family friends, whom she affectionately calls Auntie…

  • Man Sends Woman His Credit Card After Rejection, Instantly Regrets His Decision

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    Get Pregnant Fast In a world where some men struggle to accept rejection, Mia Thompson from Austin, Texas, has become a symbol of empowerment for women everywhere. Her clever response to an overly persistent suitor is a lesson in boundaries. Mia recounted her encounter with this individual, whom she met years ago at a social…

  • Insights from a High School Teacher: What Parents of Teens Must Understand

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    Get Pregnant Fast As an educator with a decade of experience — from overseeing group homes for at-risk teenagers to teaching in STEM-focused academies and classrooms for students who have faced expulsion or incarceration — I have witnessed a myriad of eye-opening experiences through the eyes of today’s youth. Often, I find myself laughing to…

  • Why My Child Might Strike Yours: A Parent’s Perspective

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    Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 Originally Published: April 13, 2018 A few weeks ago, I received a call from my son’s principal informing me that he had been involved in a physical altercation at school. She explained that my son had been punched in the face, and while he was fine, he didn’t…

  • Boundaries Matter: Insights from Stepmoms for Their Husbands

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    Get Pregnant Fast In a moment of clarity, I realized there was nothing I could say that would bridge the gap of understanding between us. My attempts to express the challenges I faced as a stepmom felt futile; despite his care, my husband simply couldn’t grasp the depth of my emotions. Exhausting efforts to articulate…

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