Family

All over our nation, there are thousands behind bars. Now a days all those behind the bars, aren’t drug addicts, and murders anymore. I have a loved one doing 11 to 23 months, for a charge he already did time…
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Welcome to the beginning of the end. We were so happy and everything was great. His mother was sweet and truly seemed interested in getting to know me, his sister and I had kids around the same age. Everyone was…
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What mother can give her child to any other woman and not have some sense of loss, jealousy, disdain or judgment? This is, after all, what being an in-law really is, isn’t it; a process by which we lose our…
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How to develop a good relationship with neighbors and relatives Many highly successful movies have been made about relationships between neighbors and relatives. Perhaps one is a comedy involving tension between a woman and her mother-in-law competing with each other….
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Some great tips for visiting friends and relatives begin with common sense. When you take a vacation or plan to stay with friends or relatives to catch up after time apart, it is important to plan ahead. Make sure you…
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I agree that in laws are not always bad and it is possible to be friends with your in law’s as i have done this, with very little trouble i may add, O fcourse my partners family want what is…
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It is always nice to visit family and friends especially if you live a far distance from them so visits are not made that often. Make sure that you let the hosts know when you will arrive and what length…
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The wedding was a success with all of your friends and family gathered around you to share in your special day. The two of you couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day, and your honeymoon was beautiful. Then you slowly…
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She says she doesn’t want the drama, that’s why she wants it “this way”. I say, she’s the one who brought SEVEN children into the world, and that she should have to face the drama she’s created. My Mother-In-Law. The…
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GERMAN, FRENCH, AUSTRALIAN, BRITISH and THAI WOMEN: my thoughts. Well, I guess (hope) you can take the title and decide what it means to YOU. So, those are the countries I’ve spent long enough in to form opinions. (And these…
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Although our kids are in their 30s, working professionals and live in another city, my wife insists they keep in close touch when they’re traveling. The era of the cell phone and internet has made that task both easy and,…
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Family members are like the drill sergeants you never want to have sometimes. As much as you may love your immediate family, sometimes…well they can be a bit pushy. Doesn’t mean they don’t love you, not by a long shot….
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Visiting friends or relatives can be very nice, but at other times it can be stressful. In order to make the nicest visits possible it is best if you keep certain etiquette in mind. When you go for a visit…
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As we move forward in our lives, we discover there are people whose faith in us is paramount. It’s not necessarily that we care to impress them, it’s more about ensuring these people know our motives are sincere. We want…
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How Grandpa Won The War And Other Driving Tales. Phoenix had the most incredible infrastructure I had ever seen. The roads were pristine and well thought out road signs made it easy for the most retarded driver to find their…
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Dear Daddy. I went to school today. My teacher brought cookies and we played kickball and I did real good on my math. My friend came over after school today and mommy took us to the park. I miss you!…
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As someone who used to suffer the painful, patronizing unwanted attentions of an interfering, all-knowing mother in law, I am very well versed in “dealing.” As a mother in law myself, I am well-armed with what NOT to do, having…
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When I think about irresponsible relatives, Uncles immediately come to mind, especially those of the bachelor variety; Uncles who are also Dads are just more considerate. Please note, I don’t mean to offend any rascally or mischievous Aunts or Granpappies…
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Personally, I do not think it is ever okay to date your ex-brother-in-law. When my sister and her husband (my brother-in-law) got divorced, he actually began pursuing me. He asked me out several times and each time I declined. My…
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What Fairy Tales Forgot to Tell Us Every little girl has read a fairy tale – you know how it goes, the beautiful princess or poor housemaid turned princess meets an amazing guy dubbed Prince Charming who rides up on…
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Having a relative or loved one in prison can be heart-breaking. Regardless of the crime for which he or she was convicted, we can help with the rehabilitation process by offering support in a variety of ways. HELP Often, inmates…
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They say that money can ruin the best of relationships. I say your relationship with relatives is high on that list. Buying property with relatives has a lot of inherent hassles. Not to mention the obvious fact that you’ll be…
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My future mother-in-law is great. My fiance and I spend the majority of our time living with her, so it is great that we all get along well. I live out of town, and she has helpedme and her son…
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In-law – the odd word used for meshing families. It’s amazing how one word can mean so many different things for people depending on their situation. I am married and I love my husband’s parents. (He has a sibling that…
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Tell them to stay the hell away! If that doesn’t work, move without a forwarding address. If that doesn’t work, wait until the relatives are scheduled to visit, paint spots all over your family’s faces, and post a QUARANTINE: LEPROSY…
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If your in-laws hate you, there is really nothing you can do about it. All you can do is your best to not let it ruin your marriage. There could be a number of reasons that your in-law hates you….
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If you have a relative in prison, you face a tough task. Not only do you have your own questions, as to why and how he or she ended up in prison in the first place, you must deal with…
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No one knows the sorrow and shame of having a family member in prison until he’s had the same experience. When my brother and I were little kids many, many years ago, our favorite cousin went to prison. One of…
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Since technology is more accessible, it shouldn’t be hard to keep in contact with friends and family. The traditional way are the old fashion write a bunch of letters and the old fashioned phonecalls from a payphone. In a sense…
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Stopping meddlers takes assertiveness, practice setting boundaries, and understanding the dynamics of family systems. Families operate along a continuum of behaviors ranging from over involvement, to under involvement. The fancy words for this are known as enmeshed families, or disengaged…
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