Relationships

From marriage and divorce to sibling rivalries to mother-in-law woes, relationships are the most important parts of our lives. Here, find news and stories about the many colorful relationships that shape our existence (for better and worse).

Coco Austin Reveals Her Dad Is Losing Fight Against COVID-19

Coco Austin Urges Others To Take COVID-19 Seriously After Father Admitted To ICU: ‘The Most Healthy Person In This Family Is About To Go On A Ventilator’

Coco Austin is doing everything in her power to support her father, Steve Austin, who was recently admitted to the ICU due to his battle with COVID-19.

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My 15-Year-Old Son Just Told Me He's Dating an 18-Year-Old and I Don't Know How to Feel

My 15-Year-Old Son Just Told Me He’s Dating an 18-Year-Old and I Don’t Know How to Feel

A mom writes in asking for advice about her teenage son. She says her son, 15, recently revealed to her that he is dating an almost-18-year-old girl. This mom is potentially concerned about the age difference while also feeling “happy” that her son felt comfortable enough to tell her. She feels like she should at least meet this girl, but she is otherwise looking for advice about how to handle the situation.

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My Husband and I Cannot Compromise on a Baby Name: Please Help!

My Husband and I Cannot Compromise on a Baby Name: Please Help!

A mom writes in asking for advice about a baby name. She says her husband is dead-set on naming their son in the family tradition, but this mom is not a fan. She agreed to do it a long time ago, but now she is worried she may actually have to go with it if they end up having a boy. She thinks this name is confusing and would rather choose a new name that they’re both okay with, but he seems pretty firmly set on the name if their baby is, in fact, a boy. Should she push for more of a compromise or let him have his way?

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My 11-Year-Old Doesn't Want to Visit Her Dad Because of COVID-19 Fears, But He Is Heavily Guilt-Tripping Her: Advice?

My 11-Year-Old Doesn’t Want to Visit Her Dad Because of COVID-19 Fears, But He Is Heavily Guilt-Tripping Her: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 11-year-old daughter. She shares custody of her daughter with her ex. However, her daughter has not wanted to visit and stay with her father (and his wife), mostly because of anxiety over COVID-19 and also because she has a new baby sister at her mom’s right now. This mom says her daughter’s father will call and guilt-trip her about not coming to the point where it upsets the daughter and makes her cry. What can this mom do?

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My 6-Year-Old Walked In on My Husband and Me Making Sweet, Sweet Love: What Should I Say to Her?

My 6-Year-Old Walked In on My Husband and Me Making Sweet, Sweet Love: What Should I Say to Her?

A mom writes in asking for advice after her 6-year-old daughter walked in on her and her husband while they were, you know… doing it. She says her daughter definitely noticed something was going on, asked her parents to be quiet, and made a remark about their “weird” behavior. This mom knows she has to

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My Husband and I Disagree About Whether It's Appropriate to Gift His Sister's 1-Year-Old Son Expensive Gucci Shoes: Advice?

My Husband and I Disagree About Whether It’s Appropriate to Gift His Sister’s 1-Year-Old Son Expensive Gucci Shoes: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about giving an expensive gift to a relative. This mom says she wants to gift Gucci shoes to her husband’s sister’s son, who is just one-year-old. Her husband, however, thinks it is an inappropriate gift because his sister is going through an expensive divorce and could not afford to give those shoes herself. Should she give the gift of Gucci or not?

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Relatives of Two Men Who Died on an Island Hope Their Wives Come Forward, It's Believed They Know More Than They're Letting On

Relatives of Two Men Who Died on an Island Hope Their Wives Come Forward, It’s Believed They Know More Than They’re Letting On

When police and EMTs arrived, Guillory was already “motionless on the living room floor,” dead. MacPherson-Pomeroy was then found in a bedroom experiencing a seizure.

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My Mother-in-Law Expects to Be Waited Upon Hand-and-Foot Whenever She Enters My House: Advice?

My Mother-in-Law Expects to Be Waited Upon Hand-and-Foot Whenever She Enters My House: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her mother-in-law. She says her MIL expects to be waited upon whenever she is in her home. She sits back, watches her daughter-in-law do everything — cooking, cleaning up, etc. — and in general makes no effort to help. This mom is fed up and feeling like she’d rather not have her MIL over at all if this is how she’s going to act. Read advice for her below.

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Should This Mom Have to Buy Car Seats for Her Children's Grandparents' Car?

Should This Mom Have to Buy Car Seats for Her Children’s Grandparents’ Car?

A mom writes in asking for advice about car seats. She is wondering if she should be required to buy additional car seats for her parents, her children’s grandparents, who watch the children sometimes. Is this mom obligated to buy those additional car seats herself, or should her parents buy their own car seats for their grandkids?

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Tori And Zach Roloff's Baby Lilah Mirror Pics Are So Sweet

Tori And Zach Roloff’s Baby Lilah Mirror Pics Are The Sweetest Thing You Will See All Day

Back in November, Tori and Zach Roloff welcomed their second little one into the world, Lilah. And since, the mother of two has been posting to social media like crazy. Lilah’s latest baby shoot is adorable — including a sweet mirror photoshoot the adorable 6-month-old.

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7 Great Books That Will Help You Teach Your Kids About the LGBTQ+ Community

7 Great Books That Will Help You Teach Your Kids About the LGBTQ+ Community

When tackling complicated subjects, books can help to foster rich conversations between adults and children. Thankfully, an abundance of authors are writing literature to help little ones learn about the LGBTQ+ community, encouraging them to develop a sense of identity, love, equality, empathy, and to ultimately build community.

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