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. ...
My cheating soon to be ex and I are divorcing. He moved out a few months ago and got a lower paying job (maybe on purpose). We both work, but of course money is much tighter since he's no longer contributing to the household. I'm trying to decide whether it is better for my 3 school-age kid...
Spin-off of Gotta Vent. Share your “wins,” “happy moments” and whatnot. Nothing is too big or small to celebrate! ...
Hoping for some NPN wisdom here for those with more marital experience than me 😅 If/when it seems like your spouse is struggling (hair trigger temper, disrupted sleep, abnormal reactions to fairly mundane things), any advice on how to help them find their way out of a funk? ...
Been married almost 15 years. Haven’t had sex in several years. I love my husband and I’m sure he loves me, but I am not attracted to him and I am sure that is mutual given the absence of physical connection. We are essentially roommates who co-parent. Anyone else in a similar situation? I’m just cu...
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