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Is it selfish to want time away from your children?
I love my kids more than anything but sometimes I fantasize about being alone, sleeping in, and just existing without so…
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Why do adult siblings drift apart and how do you reconnect?
My brother and I were very close growing up but since we both got married and had kids we barely talk. We live in differ…
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Is it normal to not feel a bond with your newborn baby immediately?
I gave birth 3 weeks ago and I expected to feel an overwhelming rush of love immediately. Instead I feel exhausted, disc…
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Why do parents favor one child over another and how does it affect the unfavored child?
Growing up my parents very clearly favored my younger sister over me. She got more attention, more opportunities, and mo…
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How do you talk to your children about divorce without damaging them?
My husband and I have decided to divorce. We have two kids aged 7 and 11. We both want to minimize the damage to them as…
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How do you tell your parents you are struggling mentally without worrying them?
I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for months but I have not told my parents because I know they will panic…
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How do you handle a teenager who has completely shut you out?
My 15 year old son used to talk to me about everything. Now he barely speaks to me, spends all his time in his room, and…
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How do you co-parent effectively with an ex you resent?
My ex and I have a 5 year old together. Our relationship ended badly and I genuinely resent them for how things went. Bu…
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How do you set boundaries with overbearing parents as an adult?
I am 28 years old and my parents still call multiple times a day, show up unannounced, and have opinions about every dec…
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How do you raise confident children in a world full of social comparison?
My 12 year old daughter is already comparing herself to other kids on social media and becoming insecure about how she l…
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How do you deal with a toxic family member you cannot cut off?
My older brother is constantly critical, manipulative, and causes drama at every family gathering. I cannot simply cut h…
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Why do some people repeat the same parenting mistakes their parents made?
I swore I would never parent the way my critical and cold father parented me. But lately I catch myself doing the exact …
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How do you deal with a parent who never apologizes or admits they were wrong?
My mother has never once apologized to me for anything in my entire life. When I try to bring up things from my childhoo…
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Should I have children if I am not sure I want them?
I am 31 and everyone around me is having kids but I genuinely do not know if I want them. Some days I can imagine it and…
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How do you deal with in-laws who constantly interfere in your marriage?
My mother-in-law calls my husband daily, has opinions about how we raise our kids, and shows up without warning. My husb…