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Family holiday traditions are great— as long as they're mine.
I want my daughter to experience my family traditions, not someone else's (even if that someone else happens to be her father). I know that I'm terribly selfish. I feel like I'm being a crappy wife. But I just can't help it! Read More »
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Thanksgiving. The word conjures up images of a decadent meal, friends and family filling the seats at the table—unless, of course, you're going to your significant other's for the big day. Then, you picture the same lovely spread of turkey and all the harvest provisions—but this time, you're surrounded by strangers. Enter holiday-party-conversation anxiety. Rest assured, we've been there—and we've got you covered. Here, six safe Thanksgiving topics to get you through a marathon meal with strangers, and how to prep for the event like a pro. Read More »
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Thoughts of horror and/or nervous excitement might cross your mind when thinking about the looming fact that you're going to be meeting the parents over the holidays. Either way, you're bound to be restless, but as long as the father isn't in the CIA and…
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Everyone partakes in a little gossip here and there. We pick on certain people at our place of work or school, we pick on people in our family and extended families. I just want to say it is a different ball game when gossiping in front of children. I am caught quite frequently in the… Read More »
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My ex-boyfriend and I got back together recently. I had given the situation a lot of thought, and when it came down to it, I really missed him and our relationship. I knew he missed me too, so we started talking and when we saw each other again over the weekend, things went really well. We're… Read More »
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According to Kermit the Frog, it ain’t easy being green. Well, sometimes it ain’t easy being a daughter-in-law either. Many wives have come to me for advice on how to deal with their mother-in-law. I always tell them the same thing: behave as a mature adult by communicating your needs and setting boundaries. Some take my advice, while others don’t because they think that being assertive with their in-laws is equivalent to being disrespectful to their elders. Read More »
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If you thought your in-laws were intrusive before you had kids, then hold onto your maternity pants. The “fun” has just begun. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the truth is that your relationship with your in-laws is likely to grow more tense once children enter the picture. Read More »
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Because spending time with your spouse’s parents is part of the marriage commitment, you might as well learn how to make the best of it. Here are six tips for having a better holiday experience. Read More »
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My husband’s mom isn’t my best friend, but my relationship with her is better now than it was when I married her son 15 years ago. That’s because I learned how to change my behavior in order to bring out the best in her. You’ll never see us skipping around holding hands, but we treat each other with respect. Read More »
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