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A place for married professionals to get advice, swap stories and trade tips for wedded bliss. Dish about everything from work wives and house husbands to divorcées and DINKs. Share what works, what doesn’t and how you balance it all.
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Married male fish - what was it about your wife that made you say “I can marry this woman”?

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How big of a deal is a name change? Newly wed and wife and i recently got into an argument because she wouldnt be changing (or adding) her last name to include mine (it wasnt something i asked about w… more

Haven’t had sex with my partner (we’ve been together for 9.5 years) for almost a year. He never initiates anymore and when I do initiate it, he usually says tried or some kind of excuse. And no, he’s … more

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My husband is emotionally handicapped. He doesn't know how to communicate his feelings and stops talking even if there is a small argument . I am tired of trying and crying. He won't budge for… more

Longshot. Can anyone recommend a divorce lawyer in Seattle?

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My husband wants another child now, but I'm not ready. We are having trouble finding common ground, we're basically at a crossroads and he's feeling forced down a path. It's affecting … more

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Family comes first, always. It was a hard-fought transition for me as a recovering workaholic, but I'm happier now than I've ever been having my priorities straight!

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Had a baby six months ago. The baby is sleeping in his crib but it’s in our room bc we don’t have space for his own room (yet) as we are in an apartment. Intimacy is low due to being tired, stressed,… more

It's another week of passing ships in the night. My husband's schedule and mine are rarely synced these days. Missing those lazy Sundays together. Is anyone else struggling to find quality tim… more

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What can I say to my husband to help him understand that household chores are important. If it wasn't for me we'd live in squalor. We got into an argument yesterday because I asked for help mopping and he said the floors looked clean already 😩 I explained that they haven't been cleaned in over a month and he asks what the big deal is.

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Any F from Pune here?

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We both are in our mid 30s. Its been 3yrs after our kids were born, there’s no intimacy between us jot sure why. We always talk about lets get dirty tonight but that never happens. Though there’s difference… more

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Any advice on delivering bad news (health related) to my husband. He is going through a lot right now and under a lot of stress already. I just got pap results posted online, showing I have precance… more

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Anyone here between 50-60? If so, how often do you and your spouse get intimate?

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Laughing at this as I'm chilling on the couch in the living room and my husband's in his man cave, but we're both spamming each other with tiktoks and insta reels 😂 Obviously we aren't alone, but I do sometimes feel guilty for not having a more exciting marriage. Anyone else feel this way?

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My partner and I were married this year and I’m looking for advice on where to find the best financial advisor to help us plan based on our current situation. I have a great job in marketing, but he’s… more

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Anyone found a way to stop fights from lasting more than 24 hours..what's your secret? My wife and I don't fight often but when we do it drags on and on, no matter what I do.

I'm not married yet and gosh I have saved up a good chunk of money, travelled quite a bit, bought whatever gadgets etc I've ever wanted. Left jobs to take a break for a few months. Took risks … more

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Is it ok to be in a sexless marriage? Where the spouse doesnt want to do it all? Refuses to have sex or even talk about why she doesnt want to do it? She has all the time and feelings in the world to … more

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Is anyone here in this bowl and currently working in Deloitte ,Deloitte USI , Deloitte India. I am looking for details who is claiming that HE is working in Deloitte Pune.

Please DM me. I need advice… more

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Ladies, what do you and your significant other do for fun? My spouse and I finally have a night off together tomorrow and we can't seem to come up with anything worthwhile. Looking for some fresh and fun suggestions.

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My friend just got engaged, and I'm looking for a great book for her and her fiancé to read together. She mentioned wanting to do couples counseling since they have some common relationship issues… more

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Are there any of you working in the catering industry?

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My manager texted me today asking if I could call him today (no context). I’m on my 7th week of maternity leave, and I have a total of 4.5 months of maternity leave. I have not been long with the comp… more

My partner refuses to go to couples counseling. It's been years of me suggesting and them shrugging it off. I've offered to let them choose the therapist and make it once a month. Still, they … more

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How suspicious is it if a man who has been married for 15 years (no kids) doesn't wear a ring and has no sign in his socials that he is married or even in a relationship? Any pictures of them together were ta… more

Can we all agree, giving head for both parties is an established 21st century standard?

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Today was our anniversary and I had no idea. It’s almost end of day now and I’m here looking for suggestions, so things are already worse. How to get things back to normal

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Date day for me and my spouse of many moons (a decade and a bit).

Confession: I still get nervous before we go.

Anyone else still get those pre-date jitters? 🥹

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I’m 29 F married 1 year to 30 M. I waited until marriage to have sex (husband had lots of sex before meeting me). Since marriage I’ve done absolutely everything in my power to make sure he is happy in… more

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To all working women, and mothers how do you plan work and home stuff, when you have child 2-3 year old.
And that too for micro family!? isn't it difficult?
If anyone has left job because of this, l… more

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Need advice, anyone have time to talk over dm ?

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Looking for advice! We're newlyweds coming up on our 2 year anniversary. I had the opportunity to purchase a condo I was renting before we got married, but chose to forgo that and moved in with my… more

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