I’ve spoken with many single women about the topic of finding a mate through an online dating profile, and all of us, myself included, flinch at the idea. However, that hasn’t stopped…
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My Rape Unexpectedly Turned Me Into A Teenage Sex Symbol
Only a few short days before my high school prom, I underwent a life-changing experience: I was repeatedly raped and beaten by someone I knew. My parents, who were self-involved at the time,…
The Only 3 Actions That ‘Guarantee’ You Won’t Get Divorced, According To A Divorced Woman
We’re all pretty insecure about our marriages. It’s obvious — not just because marriage inherently requires risk and sacrifice and faith, all of which makes us vulnerable and defensive, but because of…
5 Parenting Mistakes I’m Guilty Of Making — And You Probably Are, Too
My kids use their manners 98.9 percent of the time and they’ve never stolen from the treasure box at school or set fire to anything important, which means that my husband and…
I Think I Would Be A Happier Person If I Never Had Kids
Editor’s Note: This is a part of YourTango’s Opinion section where individual authors can provide varying perspectives for wide-ranging political, social, and personal commentary on issues. In November of 1975, the year before I…
The Only 10 Ingredients Any Person Needs In Their Pantry
Ever opened your cupboards and felt overwhelmed? Me too. There are bottles of half-used sauces, plastic boxes in all shapes and sizes, stuff I’ll never need again. Forget that! Part of a simple,…
My Husband Is Dating Our Babysitter
Trying to find opportunities for alone time as new parents is a classic struggle. Between daily feedings, getting your child on a sleeping schedule, and finding time to sleep, couples are constantly…
I Chose To Raise My Children In Poverty To Avoid Daycare
When my ex-husband and I divorced, my economic situation took an abrupt downturn. My son and I moved from a luxurious home in an affluent suburb to a small apartment in a…
8 Little Signs Your Marriage Isn’t Just ‘Off’ — It’s Straight Up Toxic
By Michela Montgomery The first time I heard the phrase “toxic marriage,” I felt a little sick. That couldn’t be me… could it? If you’re reading this now, maybe you’ve got that little nagging…
12 Sad Ways America Treats Kids Like Subhumans
Everyone decries the helicopter parent: the one who coddles their spoiled offspring, who smoothes every obstacle, who argues every grade. We use them as a convenient punching bag for the ills of…