The early stages of dating are both the best and worst times in a relationship.

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. Only those couples who genuinely love one another will persevere through both good and terrible times and emerge from the experience stronger. The story that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. In addition to working to support her marriage, the original poster (OP) is a doctoral candidate. Unsurprisingly, OP works very hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the faculty comprising professors, students, wives, and other family members…

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Long-term love is all about compatibility

Whether you choose to acknowledge it or not, your parents have shaped the person you are today. Having said that, picture how you would feel if your family neglected to acknowledge you on Father's Day or Mother's Day each year. That story below is an account of a frustrated father. The original poster (OP) and his spouse have been together for six years. Together, they are parents to two children, ages twelve and fourteen. Every year on Father's Day, the wife and everyone else in the house forg…

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Someone has to take charge

As was covered in the last article , loyalty and unity are the most important elements to consider while attempting to foster a happy and healthy marriage. Having said that, OP graciously updated us all on the events that had transpired since her last post on the platform, keeping us all suspenseful about how the tale would conclude. For those who are in need of a short recap of the previous post, OP was debating whether or not to marry a man who does not support her in her conflict with his fe…

The cornerstone of a marriage is unity. Together with your partner, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way because you present a unified front. Having said that, how would you react if your partner continuously ranked someone else higher than you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. For six years, the original poster was in a relationship with her now-fiancé. From the beginning of their relationship, OP sensed that her fiancée’s best friend did not think hig…

you know they mean it too

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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Why Worry Twice?

Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs a person can have. Because of this, on May 12th of every year, we celebrate and pay tribute to all of the mothers in our community for their unshakable dedication, tireless efforts, and boundless love. The mother, who was left stunned, tells her story below. The original poster (OP) is a mother to two beautiful children. When the kids were still babies, OP and her partner separated, with him relocating all the way across the country. He assured her he w…