Relationships

From marriage and divorce to sibling rivalries to mother-in-law woes, relationships are the most important parts of our lives. Here, find news and stories about the many colorful relationships that shape our existence (for better and worse).

My 15-Year-Old Son Just Told Me He's Dating an 18-Year-Old and I Don't Know How to Feel

My 15-Year-Old Son Just Told Me He’s Dating an 18-Year-Old and I Don’t Know How to Feel

A mom writes in asking for advice about her teenage son. She says her son, 15, recently revealed to her that he is dating an almost-18-year-old girl. This mom is potentially concerned about the age difference while also feeling “happy” that her son felt comfortable enough to tell her. She feels like she should at least meet this girl, but she is otherwise looking for advice about how to handle the situation.

My 15-Year-Old Son Just Told Me He’s Dating an 18-Year-Old and I Don’t Know How to Feel Read More »

My Husband and I Cannot Compromise on a Baby Name: Please Help!

My Husband and I Cannot Compromise on a Baby Name: Please Help!

A mom writes in asking for advice about a baby name. She says her husband is dead-set on naming their son in the family tradition, but this mom is not a fan. She agreed to do it a long time ago, but now she is worried she may actually have to go with it if they end up having a boy. She thinks this name is confusing and would rather choose a new name that they’re both okay with, but he seems pretty firmly set on the name if their baby is, in fact, a boy. Should she push for more of a compromise or let him have his way?

My Husband and I Cannot Compromise on a Baby Name: Please Help! Read More »

My 11-Year-Old Doesn't Want to Visit Her Dad Because of COVID-19 Fears, But He Is Heavily Guilt-Tripping Her: Advice?

My 11-Year-Old Doesn’t Want to Visit Her Dad Because of COVID-19 Fears, But He Is Heavily Guilt-Tripping Her: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 11-year-old daughter. She shares custody of her daughter with her ex. However, her daughter has not wanted to visit and stay with her father (and his wife), mostly because of anxiety over COVID-19 and also because she has a new baby sister at her mom’s right now. This mom says her daughter’s father will call and guilt-trip her about not coming to the point where it upsets the daughter and makes her cry. What can this mom do?

My 11-Year-Old Doesn’t Want to Visit Her Dad Because of COVID-19 Fears, But He Is Heavily Guilt-Tripping Her: Advice? Read More »

My 6-Year-Old Walked In on My Husband and Me Making Sweet, Sweet Love: What Should I Say to Her?

My 6-Year-Old Walked In on My Husband and Me Making Sweet, Sweet Love: What Should I Say to Her?

A mom writes in asking for advice after her 6-year-old daughter walked in on her and her husband while they were, you know… doing it. She says her daughter definitely noticed something was going on, asked her parents to be quiet, and made a remark about their “weird” behavior. This mom knows she has to

My 6-Year-Old Walked In on My Husband and Me Making Sweet, Sweet Love: What Should I Say to Her? Read More »

My Husband and I Disagree About Whether It's Appropriate to Gift His Sister's 1-Year-Old Son Expensive Gucci Shoes: Advice?

My Husband and I Disagree About Whether It’s Appropriate to Gift His Sister’s 1-Year-Old Son Expensive Gucci Shoes: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about giving an expensive gift to a relative. This mom says she wants to gift Gucci shoes to her husband’s sister’s son, who is just one-year-old. Her husband, however, thinks it is an inappropriate gift because his sister is going through an expensive divorce and could not afford to give those shoes herself. Should she give the gift of Gucci or not?

My Husband and I Disagree About Whether It’s Appropriate to Gift His Sister’s 1-Year-Old Son Expensive Gucci Shoes: Advice? Read More »

Relatives of Two Men Who Died on an Island Hope Their Wives Come Forward, It's Believed They Know More Than They're Letting On

Relatives of Two Men Who Died on an Island Hope Their Wives Come Forward, It’s Believed They Know More Than They’re Letting On

When police and EMTs arrived, Guillory was already “motionless on the living room floor,” dead. MacPherson-Pomeroy was then found in a bedroom experiencing a seizure.

Relatives of Two Men Who Died on an Island Hope Their Wives Come Forward, It’s Believed They Know More Than They’re Letting On Read More »

My Mother-in-Law Expects to Be Waited Upon Hand-and-Foot Whenever She Enters My House: Advice?

My Mother-in-Law Expects to Be Waited Upon Hand-and-Foot Whenever She Enters My House: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her mother-in-law. She says her MIL expects to be waited upon whenever she is in her home. She sits back, watches her daughter-in-law do everything — cooking, cleaning up, etc. — and in general makes no effort to help. This mom is fed up and feeling like she’d rather not have her MIL over at all if this is how she’s going to act. Read advice for her below.

My Mother-in-Law Expects to Be Waited Upon Hand-and-Foot Whenever She Enters My House: Advice? Read More »

Should This Mom Have to Buy Car Seats for Her Children's Grandparents' Car?

Should This Mom Have to Buy Car Seats for Her Children’s Grandparents’ Car?

A mom writes in asking for advice about car seats. She is wondering if she should be required to buy additional car seats for her parents, her children’s grandparents, who watch the children sometimes. Is this mom obligated to buy those additional car seats herself, or should her parents buy their own car seats for their grandkids?

Should This Mom Have to Buy Car Seats for Her Children’s Grandparents’ Car? Read More »

Tori And Zach Roloff's Baby Lilah Mirror Pics Are So Sweet

Tori And Zach Roloff’s Baby Lilah Mirror Pics Are The Sweetest Thing You Will See All Day

Back in November, Tori and Zach Roloff welcomed their second little one into the world, Lilah. And since, the mother of two has been posting to social media like crazy. Lilah’s latest baby shoot is adorable — including a sweet mirror photoshoot the adorable 6-month-old.

Tori And Zach Roloff’s Baby Lilah Mirror Pics Are The Sweetest Thing You Will See All Day Read More »

7 Great Books That Will Help You Teach Your Kids About the LGBTQ+ Community

7 Great Books That Will Help You Teach Your Kids About the LGBTQ+ Community

When tackling complicated subjects, books can help to foster rich conversations between adults and children. Thankfully, an abundance of authors are writing literature to help little ones learn about the LGBTQ+ community, encouraging them to develop a sense of identity, love, equality, empathy, and to ultimately build community.

7 Great Books That Will Help You Teach Your Kids About the LGBTQ+ Community Read More »

My Daughter's Father Is About to Get Out of Prison: Should I Let Him Be Part of Her Life?

My Daughter’s Father Is About to Get Out of Prison: Should I Let Him Be Part of Her Life?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her ex, the father of her two-year-old daughter. She says her daughter’s father has had very little involvement in her life due to being in and out of prison. Though this mom has no interest in any kind of meaningful relationship with her ex — and refuses to let him live with her again — she is conflicted about to what degree, if any, she should let him into their daughter’s life, given his history. Other moms share their advice for her below.

My Daughter’s Father Is About to Get Out of Prison: Should I Let Him Be Part of Her Life? Read More »

Scroll to Top