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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I'm the Happy Mom of One Child. My Husband and My Mother Are Conspiring to Change My Mind.

I am very happy to be the mom of one child and don't want another. My labor and recovery was very difficult. I struggled with postpartum depression, and the first four months of her life were basically hell for me. Things have improved. But, as much as I love my daughter, parenting is still quite challenging, stressful, and boring for me.
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fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Women Who Used To Want Kids But Don't Anymore Are Sharing The Moments That Made Them Go "NOPE!"

Many people reassess or reject having children due to observed harms, partner or societal pressure, family dynamics, and practical caregiving limitations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am content being single. How do I make people understand that I'm happy as I am? | Leading questions

A fulfilled, independent life without a partner is legitimate; establish boundaries and resist unsolicited opinions to protect personal contentment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A moment that changed me: I gave up meat at 16 and learned how to say no

Choosing a pescatarian diet at sixteen due to health concerns and local tannery/abattoir smells provoked family disapproval and repeated mealtime questioning.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Harriette Cole: I keep replaying the moment this date went bad

Don't let one bad date shake your confidence; it's possible to move on and find better opportunities in dating.
Feeling pressured to financially support family can be challenging, especially when it feels unfair.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

My Mother Just Proposed a Shocking, but Tempting Deal to Me and My Husband. Is It a Trap?

The decision to have children should not be influenced solely by financial incentives or external pressures.
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