Tag: friendship

  • The Dilemma of MLM Private Messages

    Get Pregnant Fast It all begins with a seemingly innocent private message: “Hey there! I noticed you recently celebrated a birthday! Hope it was wonderful. Your kids are absolutely adorable. It’s been so long since we last caught up! Can you believe it’s been five years?” Your stomach drops, and you can’t help but groan.…

  • Why Love, Simon Is the Essential Film for Today’s Youth

    Get Pregnant Fast Dear Alex Johnson, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, the visionary director behind Love, Simon. Recently, I had the pleasure of taking my two sons—my 13-year-old, Noah, and my openly gay nearly 11-year-old, Ethan—to an advanced screening of the film. Ethan approached me last week, excited…

  • Understanding the Essence of a Genuine Best Friend

    Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of human connections, the concept of a “best friend” often eludes definition. Is it merely an idealistic notion we hold onto from our school days? Is it a coveted title we bestow upon someone special? The truth is, it encompasses all of that and more. My best friend, Sarah,…

  • I’ll Do Anything for My Friends — Except Stay in Touch

    Get Pregnant Fast I have my fair share of shortcomings, and honestly, they don’t bother me much. I can’t peel a hardboiled egg without ruining it. Sports? Forget it. Math? Let’s just say my algebra teacher from high school would be horrified by my current knowledge. And when it comes to assembling a stylish outfit,…

  • Creating Our Own Family: The Bonds We Forge

    Get Pregnant Fast This photograph captures my daughter Mia gently brushing her friend Zoe’s hair during a visit to my closest friend Laura’s family last spring. Zoe is Laura’s daughter, and unbeknownst to the girls at that moment, it was the weekend that started their beautiful friendship. On that Saturday morning, I had spent the…

  • My Wife Is My Closest Companion

    Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I asked my wife, Sarah, if I was her best friend. She looked at me with a face that said, “Is this a trick question?” and replied, “Well… of course.” Her answer felt so obvious, it was almost humorous. “Why do you ask?” she inquired. I hesitated, unsure how to articulate…

  • When True Friendship Means You Can’t Easily Shake Me Off

    Get Pregnant Fast Friendship is a complex journey, with people entering and exiting our lives at various stages. Some come in like a breath of fresh air during tough times, while others become lifelong companions. Recently, a friend of mine lightheartedly remarked, “You can’t shake me off that easily; I’m here for the long haul!”…

  • To My Longtime Friend — I Miss “Us”

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, my dear friend: It feels like ages since we last caught up, doesn’t it? Of course, we never let too much time pass without a quick hello. Yet, it’s been long enough for that familiar ache of longing to creep in — the yearning for you, and for the connection…

  • To the Friends Who Stepped Away During My Divorce

    Get Pregnant Fast To Those Who Departed: True understanding of pain often eludes us until we find ourselves in the midst of it, grappling with its weight and eventually emerging on the other side. At the onset of my separation from my now ex-husband, my life was in utter disarray—literally unraveled. I was emotionally shattered…

  • Making Connections as a New Mom: Tips for Friendship

    Read more Ah, the challenges of adult friendships! Remember when you were a kid and making friends was as easy as asking someone to play? Fast forward to adulthood, and it feels like a whole different ballgame—especially when you become a parent. During those early days of motherhood, having a support system can make all…