One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to sharing a home with my boyfriend is having to also share my food. Sharing my bed? I am totally okay with. Sharing a Netflix account? Sure. Sharing my snack? That is where I draw the line. The problem, and I am sure anyone who has ever lived with a man before can back me up here, is that they rarely have self-control when it comes to food. If the food is around, they will probably eat it, no matter who it belongs to. Even if I make my boyfriend swear…

One of the most important parenting tips that I can give young parents is always to be a unanimous front in front of their children. Never fight in front of the kids, and never turn the kids against the other parent. You have to be together, or at least appear to be together when you are educating your kids, and only later, behind closed doors, talk about the disagreements you might have with one other. Otherwise, the only thing that the kids will learn is that they can get away with whatever t…

Plan a wedding, plan a honeymoon, but don't plan who you'll be inviting, because your parents will do that for you. Parents will make your wedding all about them. The proof is in the pudding… This woman had planned a small, affordable wedding at an all inclusive resort with flights included for guests. Her and her husband prioritized affordability, choosing a venue with cheap flights and offering financial help to guests who needed it. They could do this because they only had 50 guests, and the…

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Hobbies are the secret to a well-rounded life. They are those activities that we make time for, not because we have to, but simply because we want to. Whether it's getting lost in a novel, tending to a garden, or chronic knitting, hobbies are a relaxing escape from the workweek. The best part about a hobby is that it can be literally anything as long as you enjoy it. If you need a little encouragement to pursue your passions, or if you are just looking to take on a new hobby, read these...

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While some relationships must end, others never have to. From among the bunch, the fortunate ones are those who know the kind of love you only find in books and fairytales. But not everyone has the opportunity to live happily ever after with a stunning castle and a charming prince. The tale that follows is the story of a perplexed ex-wife. For five years, the original poster (OP) was married to her now ex-husband. She believed she was living the ultimate dream, but in reality, her husband was l…

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