Tag: marriage
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I Hope My Kids Choose to Cohabit Before Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast I spent two years dating my partner before we decided to live together for an additional two years prior to tying the knot. I still vividly recall the conversation we had about it with his father when he returned home after sharing our plans. Excitedly, he revealed our decision to cohabitate, but…
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Even the Strongest Marriages Face Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 14, 2020 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2017 In nearly two decades of partnership, my spouse has stirred feelings in me that no one else ever has — including anger, frustration, and heartache. There have been moments when I’ve cried until there were no tears left, and times he has acted…
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No, Husbands Aren’t ‘Helping’ Their Wives When They Do Chores
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of partnerships, there’s a pervasive misconception that men are merely “helping” their wives when they pitch in with household chores. This notion is not only misleading, but it also undermines the essence of true partnership. We’ve all encountered anecdotes—whether directly or through acquaintances—where a partner refers to parenting as…
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Three Marriages in One: The Evolution of My Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself on break at work, engrossed in a thought-provoking article by Ada Calhoun in the New York Times. In her piece, she explores the transformations that occur within married couples over time. Her central message is that while we often assume the person we marry will remain unchanged, the…
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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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Is Your Partner Driving You Up the Wall? That May Be a Good Sign
Get Pregnant Fast My partner can be incredibly frustrating at times. Take, for instance, his habit of leaving dirty shoes strewn across the house. I find them in the kitchen, the hallway, and even in front of the couch—everywhere except where they belong. He also tends to forget to close the bathroom cabinet and rarely…
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Why Is It So Difficult to Remember That Marriage Is a Partnership?
Get Pregnant Fast Thursday mornings tend to be the most challenging time for my marriage. If we ever part ways, the reason might simply be “Thursday mornings.” I’d love to blame our trash for the issues between us, but I suspect it’s more about our attitudes. My partner prefers to wake up slowly and quietly,…
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Dear Partner, You’re Still The One
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a cherished snapshot on our desk that takes me back to the early days of our relationship. Just the other week, our children stumbled upon it buried deep in a drawer, and like so many things in our home, it seems to have been shuffled around without a true resting place.…