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08/08/2013
Growing Up in a Blended Family I was the only child of my mother and father; my 4 older sisters were from my mother's first marriage. My mother had not intended to have another child with my father... More >>

Tags: DivorceDivorce effects on childrenFamily/Relationships - FamilyParentingRelativesVisit
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07/31/2013
They Were Listening! I am a proud Mommy! My college age girls, 21 and almost 20, did me proud. It wasn't easy after the divorce from their dad, but we managed with God at our side. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentBudgetDivorceDoing the Right ThingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGodMoneyMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingReligionValues
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07/19/2013
Sacrificing for Others In my opinion, a hero is someone who gives or does for others in spite of the discomfort, pain, loss or potential loss to themselves. More >>

Tags: BudgetDivorceMemoriesMoneyRelationships
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07/17/2013
Can I Call You Dad Now? I am an adult child of unsuccessful attempts at family blending from both my mother's and father's second marriages. I can tell you that my youth was filled with very turbulent days... More >>

Tags: DivorceOpportunity
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07/09/2013
Video: I Want a Mommy How can you forgive a parent for their many wrongdoings? More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentDivorceFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentForgivenessMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationships
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07/09/2013
I Want a Mommy I am having a hard time forgiving my mother. Throughout most of my life she has been emotionally absent. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentDivorceFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentForgivenessMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodRelationships
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06/27/2013
I'm Being a Better Dad Today I'm a divorced father of a beautiful 4-year-old girl. She has truly been a blessing and anchor in my life. Ever since she hit the ground she has given my life new purpose, perspective and humility. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorDivorceFatherhoodI am my kid's dadMorals/Ethics/ValuesMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPatiencePerspectiveStay-at-Home MomWork from HomeWorking from home
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06/18/2013
Trying to Save My Marriage I spoke with you recently regarding my emotional infidelity and my husband expressing that he wants a divorce. You told me to finish reading 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands'... More >>

Tags: DivorceParental AttentionParentingTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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06/06/2013
Affair-Proofing Your Marriage If you can understand how you've contributed to a hungry spouse going out to a different restaurant, you can start making the menu better at your home, and the whole thing could be reversed. More >>

Tags: AdulteryAffairsAppreciationAttitudeBehaviorDivorceGratitudeMarriageSexThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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05/30/2013
Why Shacking Up Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be The myth couples use to justify shacking up is that by living together before marriage, they can "test drive the car" and have a more satisfying and longer-lasting marriage. But it's just the opposite. More >>

Tags: AbuseAdulteryAffairsCommitmentDatingDivorceFamily/Relationships - FamilyMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingPremarital CounselingRelativesSex
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