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My Mother-in-Law Doesn't Afford My Family Any Privacy Whatsoever Without a Fight: Advice?

My Mother-in-Law Doesn’t Afford My Family Any Privacy Whatsoever Without a Fight: Advice?

“Hi guys. I need to vent. My partner’s mother (my mother-in-law) never gives us any space. She remembered we had a baby appointment today and called us at 8 am today (7 am her time) to demand we call us as soon as the appointment is over to tell her how it was.”

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At the Last Minute, My Husband Changed His Mind About Our Child's Hyphenated Last Name: Advice?

At the Last Minute, My Husband Changed His Mind About Our Child’s Hyphenated Last Name: Advice?

“This is long, sorry, but I need the advice on a name. After getting married, I chose to hyphenate my maiden and married name with the intent (my husband agreed at the time) that when we have kids, they will take the hyphenated name…”

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How Can I Tell My Partner I Am Pregnant When He Is Definitely Not Ready to Hear It?

How Can I Tell My Partner I Am Pregnant When He Is Definitely Not Ready to Hear It?

“I am a mom to two babies, 8 and 1 yo. My partner and I have had a rough year, but we are doing okay. He is facing legal trouble; he is an addict but now sober and went to rehab, so he is just trying to get back to work. He doesn’t want any more children, and I do. We spoke about doing it ‘right’ in the future and planning our last one so we can be excited and enjoy every minute.”

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My Mother-in-Law Left My Kids Alone While Watching Them: Advice?

My Mother-in-Law Left My Kids Alone While Watching Them: Advice?

“I need to vent before I blow a gasket!! I love my in-laws. It’s been tricky, but I love them. MIL only once every couple of months watches our kids (ss10, bd13, and bs3) when I’m at work, and my husband goes to help our landlord clean outhouses. We haven’t even had a date night in 3 years!”

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My Husband's Family Excludes My Son (Whom My Husband Has Adopted) Because He's Not Biological Family: Advice?

My Husband’s Family Excludes My Son (Whom My Husband Has Adopted) Because He’s Not Biological Family: Advice?

“”So this might sound petty and I really don’t mean for it too, BUT how would you guys react if your spouse’s family (aunts, uncles, and cousins) left out your son (my husband adopted him last year, but he’s not biologically his).”

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I Love Everything About My New Boyfriend... Except His Cats Pee Everywhere and He Won't Do Anything: Advice?

I Love Everything About My New Boyfriend… Except His Cats Pee Everywhere and He Won’t Do Anything: Advice?

“I need advice! I’m in a semi-new relationship, I’ve been staying at his house most of the time. He has two indoor cats (that he’s obsessed with) which is cool because I am an animal lover as well…”

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I Don't Know How to Interpret My Husband's Family's Holiday Gift Question Regarding My Kids: Advice?

I Don’t Know How to Interpret My Late Husband’s Family’s Holiday Gift Question Regarding My Kids: Advice?

“I have two daughters from my first marriage; my husband (their father) passed away when they were small, and I’ve since become involved with another man. We’ve been together nearly five years now and have a three-month-old daughter together…”

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Am I Perhaps Doing Too Much When It Comes to Creating a Sex-Positive Environment for My Teen Daughters?

Am I Perhaps Doing Too Much When It Comes to Creating a Sex-Positive Environment for My Teen Daughters?

“I have two older teenage daughters, and neither has wanted to drive yet (so no real independence from myself or my father). I would expect them to start dating soon, as they haven’t yet. Being more liberal and feminist, I like to think they will approach sexual health and sex in a pragmatic way…

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