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05/28/2013
Why Have Women Given Away Their Power? I believe the current culture of casual sex and meaningless hookups is wrong. Many of today's current problems wouldn't exist if guys kept their pants zipped and women kept their legs closed. More >>

Tags: CommitmentFeminismhonestyHooking upMan's point of viewMarriageMen's Point of ViewMotherhood-FatherhoodPregnantSexSocial Issues
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05/28/2013
My Kids, Their Kids I do not personally belong to a blended family, but have known and worked with many people who are. The thing I find most disturbing is the immediate desire to disown stepchildren. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - FamilyMarriageRelationshipsRelatives
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05/28/2013
Bring a Smile to Their Face Daily Tom and I met in high school. We married at 19 and 20 years old. Right away we had children. We were married for 43 wonderful years with four children and eleven grandchildren. More >>

Tags: Husband's GirlfriendMarriageMarriage adviceWoman's point of viewWomen's Point of View
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05/24/2013
The Progressive Feminist I have come to the following conclusions based on THE many calls you receive. Feminists will hate it, but the truth often hurts. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBudgetCareerschildrenDisrespectFeministJobMarriageParentingResponse To A CallSocial IssuesValues
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05/23/2013
Sleeping with a Clean Conscience I was 'shacking up' with my boyfriend for over 2 years. I always felt it was not right, but did it anyway. More >>

Tags: Being a good wifeDatingDivorceMarriageShacking UpShacking-UpTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesWife
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05/23/2013
When Parents of Adult Children Remarry A parent's remarriage is not only extremely tough on minor kids, but it's a touchy subject for adult children as well. Be it death or divorce, you may feel like you're still grieving the loss of your mom or dad while your other parent has simply moved on. More >>

Tags: AcceptanceAdult Child-ParentAttitudeBehaviorDatingFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGriefMarriageMental HealthPremarital CounselingRelationshipsRespect
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05/22/2013
Man's Best Friend We have a black Labrador who is joined at the hip to my husband when he is home. Before my husband even pulls into the driveway, the dog is already at the window... More >>

Tags: Being a good wifeHusband's GirlfriendHusbandsMarriageWife
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05/21/2013
Reasons to Put a Lock on the Bedroom Door We have 4 kids (ages 4 to 11), so my husband and I don't have a lot of free time to 'visit' with each other. We have to be creative about when our 'visitation' occurs. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - ChildrenFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildMarriageParentingSex
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05/20/2013
Parents, Tell Your Kids What You Think About Their Dates I treated kindly, I was his girlfriend, I was an excellent wife and mother to our kids. The thing was, I didn't choose wisely. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentCollegeDatingDivorceEducationFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentMarriageWife
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05/20/2013
Divorcing My Parents to Protect My Spouse I have chosen to have no further contact with my parents and brother to protect my husband from the unfounded negative 'beliefs' they express about him... More >>

Tags: AttitudeCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamily/Relationships - FamilyFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildMarriageNegativityParentingRelativesValues
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