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I'm a 33 year old single mom to three great kids. They keep me going even when I think there's nothing more I can take. I recently got engaged, and although there are some issues in my relationship, we're working on them. I also have a bunch of cats and 1

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Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends When friends become lovers: 5 of 30
My boyfriend and I have been friends for almost half of our lives. We met in High School, hung out with the same people, have similar interests, and kept in touch over the years. We had tried dating before, but somehow it never worked out. Usually it was on my part; I'd get involved with someone else out of fear of losing hi... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Learning from relationships: 9 of 23
The number one thing I've learned from my past relationships is what I DON'T want in a relationship. Whether it's with a man, family, or even friends, some of my experiences I've had in them have enlightened me as to what I do and don't need in my life. I've learned some valuable lessons in all of my relationships, some of w... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Living with your parents: The stress of an extended family: 1 of 2
A little over a year ago, I made one of the hardest decisions I could ever make. I was in a bad relationship, and my options were to keep dealing with this bad relationship, or move in with my parents and lose everything I had to get out of it. I chose the latter. I moved in with my parents into their one bedroom little hous... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Greed in family: When blood isn't thicker than money: 34 of 65
My Grandfather (my mom's dad) worked hard for John Deere most of his life. He was able to put aside a nice chunk for my Grandmother and himself to live on after he retired. It was not unusual for them to drop a large amount of money on me as I grew up for Birthday and Christmas presents. My other set of Grandparents were not... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Being single and happy: 80 of 89
I can't really recall a time when I wasn't in a relationship of sorts. When I was 13, I got involved with my first boyfriend and we were together for 3 years. He was hit by a drunk driver and killed, otherwise I think I might have still been with him today, we were that in tune. Since him, I have been in a few relationships.... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why do relationships fail: 47 of 51

Relationships: one of the most ominous words in the human language. I say this because they are often set up to fail from the start. There are several reasons why a relationship might fail, none are more relevant than the others, it just happens. However, I feel the main reason relationships fail is the inability to communic... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Is chatting online considered cheating?: 29 of 29
I decided to write this article after reading a post in the community spot about flirting online. I replied to that post, and I firmly stand by what I said. Now I know the topic is whether chatting online is considered cheating, and I would have the same answer to that as I did to the flirting question...No. Chatting online ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Dating tips: Ways to break up graciously: 6 of 6
Five months ago, a very good friend of mine, and someone I had dated in the past, suggested we make another go at being together. I gave it a shot, and things seemed to be better between us this time than they were the last time. He wasn't being so distant, and he talked to me. Then a week ago, he tells me he needs some spac... More..