Mountain View
Amy Christie
"He's loving and attentive; I feel lonely and unhappy," wife on husband
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. A happy marriage is about keeping your relationship exciting and never taking your partner for granted.
"He's ok with having a baby before our wedding; I feel so rushed" woman on fiance
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Raising a family with your relationship partner can be very fulfilling, but only if it comes at the right moment for both of you. How would you react if your partner kept reminding you they've been waiting too long already and they expected you to give up on your goals and to get married sooner than you wanted to?
"He's distant and ignores me for days; he doesn't want to end it," woman on relationship
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Talking to your partner about your relationship and solving different issues before they become serious is essential to staying happy and making sure both of you feel fulfilled.
"He wants to give up on his job and open a laundry business; my parents told me to get a divorce"
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Supporting your relationship partner when they want to change their life is more complicated than just agreeing on what you both want to do from now on.
"He wants to live separately so he can focus on work," woman on fiance
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Getting engaged and choosing a wedding date usually means your relationship is about to become more permanent, and you're both ready to commit to it.
"He doesn't want a relationship, but I can't see anyone else," woman confused about dating
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Getting the person you're in love with to be in a relationship with you is a lot more than liking each other or asking for gifts. For them to want you to be their long-term partner, you need to see affection, attention, patience, and plenty of determination.
"She won't tell me where she's going until she gets back," man on fiancee
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Deciding to propose to your relationship partner takes love and commitment to be together for a long time, but what do you do when their behavior changes completely after you give them a ring?
"He won't tell me where he goes or answer calls. He's upset I don't trust him," wife on husband
*This article is a work of nonfiction and is based on actual events that were recounted to me by a person who saw them firsthand; content used with permission. Having a happy relationship with your spouse is about shared goals, trusting each other, and doing everything you can to have nice memories as you work together to achieve what you both want. But what do you do when your partner doesn't tell you what they're doing when they go out?
"She keeps thinking I see someone else in my lunch break; I do overtime," husband on wife
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Long work hours and a committed partner usually mean you have a stable relationship, but when you can't trust them to actually be doing what they said they are and need to confirm it with several texts and calls, is that really understanding each other or constantly doubting your love?
"She'd like a big wedding to stay with me; mom doesn't know about her," man on girlfriend
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Wanting to get married to your relationship partner is about love, commitment, and feeling sure you can make each other happy. But what happens when marriage is just a condition to live together and the costs involved are just too high for one partner to pay?
"He wanted space after we had our kids; I pay the bills, and he's dating"
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a family with your relationship partner is about long-term commitment and being sure you will be there for each other and your kids.
"Mom wants more kids; I don't need brothers or a stepdad"
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a close relationship with your parents as you grow up is based on memories, trips, sharing fun times, and always knowing they will be there for you.
"He won't let me visit mom; he told me to stay there if I see her"
*This article is a work of nonfiction based on actual events recounted to me by a friend who witnessed them firsthand; used with permission. Having a positive relationship with your in-laws can get very challenging as you get used to having them in your family and attending different parties and events together.
New move in the cards for Sally
Sally's been replacing Chelsea at Marchetti and working with Summer, and things went well, but now that Chelsea is back in town, how will she fit in?. Summer has come up with a creative solution, and she tells Sally about it in the new episode of The Young and the Restless.
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