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I Can’t Stand My Friend’s Child
Hate is such a strong word, of course (hows abhor?). But lets face it: sometimes your fellow-Mommy soul mate comes attached with the child of your nightmares. How is it that a woman who is so cool, and seems to agree with so many of your parenting philosophies, has a kid so diametrically opposed to yours (or so youd like to believe)? You love hanging out with her, but you dont know how much more of her child you can take. Heres what to do before smoke starts pouring from your ears:
Did Your Husband Grow Up With Sisters?
Womens affect on men has long been a half-hearted joke. You meet a boy or man raised with lots of sisters, and you can just TELL. Little things like he doesnt freak over a box of tampons in the bathroom. Big things like hes a good listener and knows exactly when to put a hand on your shoulder (and not on your thigh).
Does Being a Strong Mom Suck?
Since I started my adventure in motherhood back in 2010, I’ve always had a goal to keep things “strong” — physically, emotionally and mentally. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had my share of mommy-meltdowns, but I remember admiring how strong my own mom was raising my sister and me.
What to Do When You Hate Your Friend’s Kid
Hate is such a strong word, of course (how?s ?abhor??). But let?s face it: sometimes your fellow-Mommy soul mate comes attached with the child of your nightmares. How is it that a woman who is so cool, and seems to agree with so many of your parenting philosophies, has a kid so diametrically opposed to yours (or so you?d like to believe)? You love hanging out with her, but you don?t know how much more of her child you can take. Here?s what to do before smoke starts pouring from your ears: