Relationships
To say that all of your relationships change after having kids is an understatement. They’re not necessarily better or worse, just...different. Nevertheless, navigating relationships post-baby can be tricky.
Luckily, seasoned NPN parents have plenty of advice for adjusting to the new normal with friends (new and old), in-laws, your parents, co-workers and, most of all, your partner. Have a question about a particularly thorny situation you’re dealing with? The discussion forum is here for you 24/7.
Discussions
Overall, I like ...no, love... living in Chicago. But having to fight with the City over how to pay a parking ticket I objectively didn't deserve, from the ease and space of a friend's suburban home makes me wonder why I put up with the BS. ...
Spin-off of Gotta Vent. Share your “wins,” “happy moments” and whatnot. Nothing is too big or small to celebrate! ...
This could have been on the vent thread, or the emotionally fragile husband thread, but I'm genuinely curious about how people handle this: We have a teen/tween and a very full social schedule (lots of activities). I bear the bulk of the mental load because I have found my DH to be inco...
Pushy out of state MIL is trying to bid on unit directly behind ours. She has never said she was going to move here but has been extremely pushy lately and it feels like she is just trying to remain dominant. How would you react? Husband doesn't seem bothered but I'm the one she tries to steam roll ...
What should I be asking for finding out about? 1 hour paid consult. I have a list but I thought I'd see if there is something I haven't thought about. Thank you! ...
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