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Shout out to hubbies who can be that calm supportive energy for their wives when they are on an emotional rollercoaster. This was me this week and I wouldn't have gotten through nearly as easy without having that. Are your husbands good listeners? How do they support you through the hard times?

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newlywed here and this is most painful thing to watch. My husband experiments with ten wrong ways to do something before finally trying my suggestion, then acts like it was his idea all along! Do they eventually evolve, or is this just the default setting?

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Is it too late to have a second baby if we're in our late 30s with a 2-year-old? We're thinking of trying for a second child, but we’re a bit concerned about things like the health risks for m… more

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A friend of mine complains that her husband isn't as involved with their child.

Thing is, back in the day when they were dating, she had to convince him to marry her and have kids.

So then all of a sudden they got marrie… more

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How can I best support my husband emotionally after he was laid off last month? He's feeling so stressed and down, especially since it's the holiday season. We also just had our first baby! We… more

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Holidays are hard during a divorce.

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How did everyone fare through the holiday? My cousin got caught stealing from my Aunt during dinner, that made for quite a lot of drama and an early departure for us for the kids sake. Any interesting… more

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My in-laws just dropped by unannounced this weekend. It's becoming a pattern. We've worn out all the polite ways of asking them to at least give a heads up. They seem to think it's more fu… more

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Thanksgiving is always so hectic for us, between managing the kids and making sure we visit all of my family and my husband's family, then all of the cleanup and getting ready for the new week, I&… more

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Does anyone know of an eco friendly diaper brand that does not desensitize babies from knowing they are wet? At home, we’ll use cloth and working on elimination communication, but the day care require… more

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Those of you who work with their spouses, how is it going? My wife was offered a job at my company, and I'm not sure it will be good for our marriage if she takes it. We wouldn't be in the sam… more

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What activity does everyone enjoy doing with their spouse? This might sound odd but my wife and I share stories we see on Reddit and debate whose side we're on 😂 We also send each other memes and TikTok videos while we're sitting next to one another

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Thoughts on couples having their own bedrooms? I get funny looks/weird reactions when people hear that my husband and I sleep in different rooms. They just assume that we are having marital problems b… more

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My partner and I have been together for 8 years (we’re both 27), and while I’m ready for marriage, they aren’t. They want to stay together and focus on being happy now, with marriage as a distant poss… more

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Can couples keep their marriages together if they disagree on politics? I know when I was growing up, my parents voted differently but I have two different friends whose wives are leaving them because of who th… more

Ladies, what are some ways to improve listening in your marriage? I'm almost to the point where I'm about to write down everything I say on a sticky note and post it all over the house because… more

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My spouse and I realized last week that we barely make time for each other anymore. Our weeks fly by and it's like we are living parallel but not together. We want to change that, so hoping this b… more

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How does the possibility of pregnancy impact intimacy or desire within your marriage?

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Feeling isolated and unloved by my partner at 7 months pregnant. We sleep in separate rooms and don’t find each other attractive - I work from home all day and feeling extremely isolated but can’t go … more

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Anyone from India, need advice on how to initiate mutual divorce, what are the fees taken by lawyers, etc.

Pls comment or connect in DM, It will be great help

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Fathers in the bowl, what tips would you give for a new dad? My wife is 6 months pregnant and I want to start thinking about how I can best support her when the baby comes. TIA!

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Is it fair to ask your spouse about the possibility of non-monogamy after marriage?

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I was very upset with hubby for forgetting pretty much everything I asked him to do today, but he came home with chipotle and Krispy Kreme and...all is right with the world 😌

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Do you feel like your job sometimes leaves you too drained of patience, kindness, and smiles so you end up super grumpy with your spouse? I feel like sometimes I'm too much of a burden at home but… more

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What is your spouse's coolest talent?

Married to a prude 😭😭

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I can see how couples who "slide" into marriage without clear goals could face challenges. My spouse and I made sure to have serious discussions about our future before moving in together, and t… more

What's something your spouse does that's your pet peeve but you've learned to live with it?

What year of marriage is the toughest year? Or, what's been the hardest year for you and your spouse so far?

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My spouse and I got married two years ago at a small court ceremony. We’re planning to do a bigger wedding soon and have no idea where to start planning. Any recommendations?

This is the situation I currently find myself in. My spouse and I can't stand our photos! However, some of them might look a great deal better with some expert photo editing...would it be crazy to alter them?

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