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).

Can I Get a Restraining Order Against My Mother-in-Law?

Can I Take Out a Restraining Order Against My Mother-in-Law?

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A mom writes in asking for advice. She wants to know if it would be possible to get a restraining order against her mother-in-law, who, she says, continues to make unnecessary threats against her family. Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: My Mother-in-Law Threatened to Call CPS Because My Daughter Wore Mismatched Socks: Any Advice? A member of the community asks: “Can I put a restraining order against my mother-in law to keep her from my daughter? Or is there anything I can do legally to keep her away? She keeps threatening to call the authorities over dumb stuff and threatening to call Child Protective Services when she doesn’t get her way. She’s done this mutiple times. I’m just fed up with it.” – Mamas Uncut Community Member Here’s what the community had to say. A Restraining Order Against Your Mother-in-Law May Not Be a Valid Legal Option via GIPHY “Without solid proof that your daughter is in serious physical danger, no, a

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How to Love a Woman Who Has Been to Hell and Back

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It’s hard for someone who has been betrayed to open their heart and trust again, but the right person can tear down the wall that surrounds their heart.  How to Love a Woman Who Has Been to Hell and Back The woman who has been to hell and back is not easy to love. Many have tried. Most have failed. The weak need not attempt, for it will take more strength than you even know you possess; more patience, more resilience, more tenacity, more resolve. It requires a relentless love, one that is determined and not easily defeated. For the woman who has been to hell and back will push you away. She will test you in her desire to know what you are made of, whether you have what it takes to weather her storm. Because she is unpredictable—at times a hurricane, a force of nature that rides on the fury of her suffering; other times a gentle rain, calm, still and quiet. When she is the gentle rain that falls in time to her silent tears, love her. When she is the thunder and lightning and ferocious winds that wreak havoc, love her harder. She is a contradiction,

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I Don't Want My Husband's Cousin in the Delivery Room

Am I Wrong for Not Allowing My Husband’s Cousin to Be Present in the Delivery Room?

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A mom writes in asking for advice. She says that her husband’s family is angry that she doesn’t want her husband’s cousin present in the delivery room because, historically, she has been very nasty toward the OP. His family strongly disagrees. Is she wrong for feeling this way? Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Should I Have Family in the Delivery Room Even Though My Husband Doesn’t Want Them There? A member of the community asks: I was told by my significant other that his father had said it was “f****d up” that I will not let his cousin come to the hospital when our child is born. Here are the reasons why I don’t want to allow it: 1. She once came to our house calling me every name in the book in front of my kids!! Woke them up from their sleep and everything. (She called me a c**t, a b****, etc.) 2. She tried helping him find other people to date while we

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11 Signs Your "Soulmate" Is Looking For Greener Pastures | 1. Their new habits are hard to explain

11 Signs Your “Soulmate” Is Looking For Greener Pastures

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You’ve found your soulmate! Or so you thought. But now you’re having doubts. Betrayal is one of the worst feelings in the world. The loss of trust can have you feeling like you will never believe in love again. Unfortunately, most of us have experienced this feeling. In fact, it’s becoming more common in this dysfunctional social media environment. So, it’s only natural that we strive to develop defense mechanisms as much as we can to try and protect ourselves from being hurt again. This doesn’t mean distancing yourself from relationships forever, but being cautious after experiencing loss of trust. Here are some signs that might indicate your soulmate is interested in someone else or looking for love elsewhere. If you see any of these signs, you and your partner seriously need to have an in-depth conversation. 1. Their new habits are hard to explain This is particularly obvious if you’re living together, but if you notice your partner suddenly developing erratic or strange behaviors, explanations are needed. You have a right to be concerned, especially if tasks that used to take only a few minutes are now taking hours to complete. Don’t ignore your instincts. 2. You feel they

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Mother-in-Law Making Awkward Comments

My Mother-In-Law Keeps Making the Same Awkward Comments About My Future Baby, But Is It All In My Head?

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A mom writes in looking for advice: Despite loving her mother-in-law most of the time, an awkward situation has come up. The mother-in-law repeatedly makes comments about how the OP’s first child needs to be a boy that looks like the father. Is the OP reading too much into this, or is there a way for her to handle this situation? Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: This Bride Canceled Her Wedding Just to Spite Her Mother-in-Law, and the Internet Loves Her for It A member of the community asks: Hey all! I’m kind of in an awkward and confusing situation.  My mother in law is a wonderful person, however… there are a lot of things we disagree on. That being said, I always try my best to be nice and just brush the little things to the side. BUT…. this is really bothering me.  My husband and I are actively trying to get pregnant, and whenever we talk about it, I get excited about baby names,

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