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fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoA clinical psychologist explains that the adult children who check on their aging parents most often aren't the favorites - they're usually the ones still hoping for a conversation they stopped expecting years ago - Silicon Canals
The favored child often receives love, while the other sibling seeks recognition and validation through ongoing efforts and communication.
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1 day agoI'm 66 and my son and I have never once said "I love you" to each other - not because we don't, but because neither of us was shown how, and we've built a 40-year relationship out of carefully timed phone calls, fishing trips we don't talk through, and a nod at the airport that has to do the work of every word we never learned how to say - Silicon Canals
Men often express love through actions rather than words, creating a legacy of unspoken affection.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoThere's a specific kind of resentment that builds in a marriage where one person does the invisible work and the other person benefits from it without ever realizing it exists - and it doesn't show up as anger, it shows up as the slow withdrawal of a woman who got tired of being the operating system for a life that everyone in the house treats like it runs on its own - Silicon Canals
Invisible work in a household often goes unrecognized, leading to imbalance and resentment in relationships.
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Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoThe people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals
The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoThe people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals
The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week agoWhat happens when LGBTQ+ couples get a divorce - finances and rights explained
Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples is legally the same as for heterosexual couples, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This change has made the process less acrimonious, allowing couples to confirm that their marriage has irretrievably broken down without the need for blame.
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Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoThe most dangerous phase of any long marriage isn't the first year or the seven-year mark - it's the year after the kids leave, when two people who have been co-parenting for two decades have to suddenly remember how to be two people who chose each other, and most couples have forgotten what that looks like and aren't sure they'd choose again - Silicon Canals
Empty nest syndrome reveals the challenges of reconnecting with a partner after years of focusing solely on parenting.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days agoThe Supreme Court is taking up a case that could shut LGBTQ+ families out of preschool
The Catholic parishes argue that the nondiscrimination requirement forces them to choose between participating in a public benefit and adhering to their religious teachings about marriage and family.
NYC parents
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoThe day I stopped waiting for my children to make me feel appreciated was the day I finally understood that I had spent thirty years confusing their love for me with their ability to express it - Silicon Canals
Understanding love's expression can liberate us from unmet expectations in relationships.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago'Even the simple distribution of heirlooms can become contentious' - how to divide inheritance in blended families and avoid arguments
Estate planning in blended families requires careful consideration to avoid inheritance issues, especially regarding stepchildren and property ownership.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoSupreme Court: California parents may be told about their transgender child at school
The parents object that these policies prevent schools from telling them about their children's efforts to engage in gender transitioning at school unless the children consent to parental notification. The parents also take issue with California's requirement that schools use children's preferred names and pronouns regardless of their parents' wishes.
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fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months agoParent forced to home school trans child over sex ed guidance
The mother of a transgender child has said she was forced to home-school him after the government's controversial sex education guidance posed "safeguarding concerns". The seven-year-old trans boy was reportedly removed from public education after being subjected to "inhuman" statements about his gender identity during lessons. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews, the parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said she received "zero support" from staff at the school despite making numerous complaints about safeguarding concerns.
LGBT
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month agoAsk Allison: My dad and his sister fell out and she wanted her cancer kept secret from him. Now she's dead, do I tell him?
A deceased aunt's estranged siblings face decisions about honoring her privacy wishes while navigating complex family relationships after her death from brain cancer.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI want another child, but my husband doesn't. I've considered leaving, but instead, I'm looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.
A couple faces conflict over having a second child, with the husband satisfied with one daughter while the wife desires another, requiring honest communication and therapy to navigate their differing desires.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago"My Parents Cared More About Them Than Me": People With Poly Parents Share What It Was Like
Children raised in polyamorous families develop diverse perspectives on relationships, learning that love and support can come from multiple people when communication and consent are present.
Parenting
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago'You don't need millions to adopt - kids just need love and a safe place'
A same-sex couple adopted two mixed-race sisters to prevent their separation in care, addressing the significant underrepresentation of Black and mixed-heritage children in adoption systems.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI bought a duplex with my ex so we could co-parent our son. He has 2 rooms and I get privacy.
A separated couple purchased a duplex together, living in separate units while co-parenting their young son to maintain financial stability and parental involvement.
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