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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Who to prioritise, my partner or my baby? It's a no-brainer | Polly Hudson

Gina Ford ruined my life. OK, technically not all of it, just a small but significant chapter: very early motherhood. The parenting guru's bestselling tome convinced me I was the worst mum in the world, and that my baby was faulty. He didn't do what her book said he was meant to, you see, even when I followed her strict rules to the absolute apostrophe, never mind letter. It was almost as though he hadn't read it, or was an individual human being or something.
Parenting
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tell us: have you moved to another country for your partner?

People who relocated for a partner and found the move difficult are invited to share how the move affected their relationship; submissions can be anonymous and encrypted.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Don't Let Your Teenager Ruin Your Marriage

Teenagers commonly create family stress, and differing parental responses can polarize parents, threatening effective parenting and the couple's relationship.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Asking for a friend: My girlfriend is treating ChatGPT like a boyfriend - she relies on it for everything and I feel like we're drifting apart because of it. What should I do?

Excessive use of ChatGPT as an emotional substitute can damage a romantic relationship and act as a crutch rather than helpful support.
Television
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Jamie Laing says home renovation nearly ended his marriage

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo completed a challenging 14-month renovation of their London home, enduring arguments but achieving a stylish, modern result praised by fans.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Can Your Marriage Survive Retirement?

Retirement often strains couples' relationships because increased togetherness, differing aging views, financial worries, relocations, social mismatches, and health changes require communication, space, and outside help.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ask Allison: My wife has developed facial hair in recent years and it is a turn-off. How do I broach this?

A couple in their mid-60s faces relationship strain because the wife's persistent facial hair and defensive responses are undermining intimacy.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My health is declining and I'm worried my husband might not take care of me

A 53-year-old woman faces early cognitive decline and reduced mobility while feeling emotionally unsupported by her relatively healthy, distant husband and fearful about future care.
Television
fromVulture
3 months ago

Platonic Recap: Beast Mode

Charlie, previously peripheral, finally appears on Jeopardy!, embarrasses himself, becomes obsessed with preventing the aired humiliation while Sylvia remains preoccupied.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Dear Abby: Their kids and the baby are ruining our bar time

Poll the other members of your group about how they feel about the younger adults and the baby being with you. You may discover you are not the only ones who aren't comfortable with it. If that's the case, then someone is going to have to speak up and object.
Relationships
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

My In-Laws Pulled a Cruel and Devastating Stunt at Our Wedding. I'm Not Sure I Can Ever Let It Go.

Addressing past hurt is important for healing relationships, but timing is crucial.
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