When Lori-Ann De Chavitano and her wife first got engaged, having children was part of the plan, even if it wasn’t going to be easy. As a same-sex couple, the De Chavitanos knew the process of having a child would be lengthy and costly, but ultimately well worth it, they decided. So they started waiting and saving and living as DINKs (dual income, no kids). But then they began to notice a shift.

More American Adults Are Deciding Not to Have Children—Here's Why

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Infidelity is not just a physical act but a breach of emotional commitment. Spending money foolishly can lead to resentment, stress, and, ultimately, marital breakdown. Jealousy can suffocate intimacy and erode the emotional connection between partners. A classic 1997 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family analyzed over...

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce

Symptoms of BPD can profoundly affect someone's parenting ability. Children raised by parents suffering from symptoms of BPD may be exposed to a unique form of trauma. Healing from this trauma is often complicated by the parent's tendency to blame the child for what went wrong. Parents and other relatives...

Adult Children of a Parent with BPD

K.D. Lewis

Marriage stands as a cornerstone of commitment, trust, and mutual respect. But sometimes, subtle signs of disrespect can creep into the relationship, slowly eroding its foundation.

Subtle Signs Your Spouse is Disrespecting You

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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When my friends and I finally met up recently, the topic of our conversation quickly turned to the scarcity of good men available for dating. When I asked Alicia what she meant by “good men,” she listed qualities like intelligence, a sense of humor, a fit physique, good grooming, and independence. While these traits are certainly desirable, a healthy relationship is built on more profound attributes like honesty, trust, and communication.

The 5 Things a Good Man Will Never Do in a Relationship

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Therapists explain some of the most common sources of conflict and offer advice on how to handle them.

6 Of The Most Common Arguments Adult Children Have With Their Parents

Anika Jindal

In today’s social media-dominated world, it is common to feel pressured to share everything. But amidst the oversharing frenzy, it is vital to remember the importance of discretion. Certain parts of our lives are best off kept private. It safeguards our well-being along with that of others.

18 Private Details You Should Keep To Yourself

New York Post

Every relationship has its challenges but one woman has had enough of her husband’s unusual car habit, to the point where she is now considering divorce. 

Posting on the popular Reddit AITA forum, the mom explains how this week his quirk has become unmanageable.

“I have been married to my husband for two years, “ the woman begins.

“He has a habit of sitting in the car for five-ten minutes before entering the house. I don’t know why he does it, but he talked about a past traumatic experience he had when he came home and caught his ex cheating on him. 

“[the habit has previously] caused many fights...

I asked my husband for a divorce because of this weird habit

Estrangement might protect some individuals from an abusive person. But is someone else behind that decision?. Hypnosis, especially when done to recover "lost" memories, is potentially dangerous in the wrong hands. Beware of anyone whoadvises cutting off ties with family members who have been supportive and loving. If someone tells...

Family Estrangement: Undue Influence Is Often a Factor

Clarke County, MS

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In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued Findings of Probable Cause against six property management companies and owners in various counties for failing to comply with requests for emotional support animals. These actions stem from alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Housing Discrimination Against Emotional Support Animals Targeted

As a senior business and tech reporter for CBS News, Jo Ling Kent has covered subjects ranging from AI and social media to home insurance and inflation. In other words, she can make even the most complicated topic approachable for a mass audience. But there’s one big story she can’t quite wrap her head around because of the logistics: “My husband, Scott, and I are excited and grateful to be welcoming our third baby girl this fall,” she tells me. “We're just getting a handle on two kids and here we go again. How's this gonna work?” I have no words of wisdom for her as a mom of two myself. But I know that working as a network correspondent requires juggling multiple balls while being the picture of calm, so I have a feeling she’ll do just fine. “We're going to blow up the rundown, as we say in news,” she says. "It’s when you've got a great show built and then news breaks. And you have to redo the whole show.” That’s just life with kids, I tell her. They keep us on our toes!

CBS News' Jo Ling Kent Expecting Third Child (EXCLUSIVE)

Despite perceived challenges associated with grandparental kinship — delayed retirement, increased expenses — there are positive benefits for both grandparents and grandchildren. While this might not surprise you, the prevalence of intergenerational households — where grandparents live with one or more of their grandchildren — has become a...

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Adapting to Kinship Care

There is a wide range of what's considered "normal" language development in toddlers. Children hit milestones at different times and many factors can influence how much or how clearly a young child speaks. For instance, children who live in a bilingual home may take a little longer to become fluent...

How To Identify if Your Toddler’s Speech Delay Is a Concern

As an attorney with 30-plus years of experience in family law, I’ve seen nearly every reason under the sun for divorce. Currently, specific conservative segments within Congress are pushing to end no-fault divorce, which is presently legal in 17 states (California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin as well as Washington DC).

Turning Back the Clock: The Impact If Congress Successfully Blocks No-Fault Divorce

These days, many parents are rightly eager to understand, and even give a name to their parenting style. Knowing how their values align with potential parenting decisions can make this tough job a little easier—and you might be interested to know that even your generation can dictate your parenting style—but some parents understandably need a little help when it comes to figuring out what category they fall into.

7 Signs You're an Elephant Parent

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"They want to take all kids not living with 'biological mother and father' and put them in 'good Christian homes,'" one post claimed.

Fact Check: Project 2025 Says 'Only Valid Family' Is Married Parents and Their Children?

If you are the parent of a little one, you’ve likely heard the term “wake windows” in reference to a part of babies' sleep schedules. Still, you might be wondering what wake windows are exactly, and how they might be useful to you. In a nutshell, wake...

Wake Windows by Age: Your Baby's Sleep Cycle From Newborn to Toddler

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The Pros and Cons of Getting Sole Legal Custody of a Child

Whether you are planning a divorce or you are in the midst of fighting for child custody, you'll need to understand what it means to sue...

The Pros and Cons of Getting Sole Legal Custody of a Child

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