Hi @OP, parenting is wonderful and one of the most rewarding and fulfilling role. Unfortunately, there can be those hard and tiring days that we all have to deal with. You sound like a great mom who is conscious of having healthy interactions and communication with her child which is probably why you are having mixed feelings as to what occurred .
I think it might be useful to take the time to sit with her and explain how you felt when she was not listening and obeying you and how you felt when you had to yell at her. Also encourage her to express her feelings with regards to the yelling and hopefully this will enable both of you to learn from this experience and move forward.
Remember you are the mom and you have her best interest at heart.

@ OP I must say you are a wonderfully patient and very forgiving person and likely a rare gem as well. It baffles me as you rightly said how people sometimes just don't see the good things they have in their life and be content. I think mid life crisis seems to affect men more than women and tends to play out in men cheating which is so sad. Just thinking... is it possible that there is a root issue that your husband is dealing with that is causing this recent ambivalence attitude towards your marriage that might require more counselling to address. I don't know how long it takes for someone to get over a mid life crisis but I do hope your husband sees the light pretty soon and things change for the better in your marriage. All the best.

The reality is all marriages are different. Some husbands are very good at remembering birthdays and special days like mother's day and some others just need that extra nudge. I know in the beginning, my hubby needed the extra nudge. Fast forward 21 years, hubby is now a pro and I am happy and grateful. So OP, give him a sweet nudge if you need to and hope you have a lovely day.

You sound like an amazing mum and I'm so sorry you have to go through this with your son. I sincerely hope there will be light at the end of this tunnel for you and your family. Sending you lots of hugs.

For me, when I'm in the wrong i own up and apologize and my husband is very easy going and always accepts my apology and we move on. It think the issue with the car mishaps might be getting on your husbands nerves hence is reaction to you. I think it's good that you are aware that you need to find a solution to this problem and it looks like husband is now on board. However I would suggest as others have that you revisit your driving lessons and also see a professional about your spatial perception and even maybe get your eyes tested. All the best.

This is a difficult situation to be in and my heart goes out to you. I am always rooting for marriages to be restored and healed and for people to be changed. There was a time in my marriage, I also thought of divorce but with God's help this didn't happen and we are now married 22 years. So my suggestion will be is there anyway to get professional marriage counselling for yourself and your husband before you make this decision. I also just want to encourage you that you are certainly worthy of true love that builds up and doesn't tear down. Wish all you all the best.

I think establishing a clear routine is helpful. If you can construct a timetable for waking, eating, play, television, study, chores and bedtime. Allow yourself some flexibility when he disrupts it. Slowly your structure will reassure him until he develops his own
Exercise is also very beneficial for both the body and the mind.

So sorry to read what you are going through, you certainly have a lot to deal with. I think you need to slow down for your own sake and seek professional advice and help. Your son and the rest of your family needs a whole and healthy Mom long term. Wish you all the best

My dh doesn't but I get kind of stressed when my in-laws are coming to visit because I have more work to do and expectations that I feel I have to meet. My hubby is quite supportive though and helps me to cope with how I'm feeling. I can only suggest you look for a suitable time to talk with your spouse about how his behavior/reaction to his parents visit is affecting you and discuss some safeguards for your marriage.

I think as suggested by others, you should err on the side of caution and get tests done for her. That way your mind can be at rest.
I know when I had a UTI many years ago, I always felt I needed to use the toilet more than normal.

I use facial masks on and off but I don't particularly notice a big difference. I think a lot of people use these kinds of beauty products because they are marketed so well and so people buy into it. Also the other fact is that these products work differently for people, so a brand of facial mask might work wonders for me but produces no visible difference for someone else.

I think if you've discussed this with your child and she is in agreement that this is what she prefers, then go for it. Your child and family sanity is more important. Of course good advice is always necessary and beneficial. I think if you are actively and selectively seeking that out and working it as best as you can into the college application process and not being bombarded with too many unsolicited advice then the process will be less stressful. All the best for the future.

Hi, you should go for it. Italy is a beautiful country and I actually currently live in Rome.
In Rome, I'm sure your family will enjoy visiting the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Also the famous St Peters and the Vatican with the Sistine chapel is a must see. What is great about Rome is most of the museums are free entry. These museums contain everything from ancient sculpture to modern art, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Galleria Borghese is a good one to visit but you have to book online and this one is quite famous so there is a charge.
Rome is also blessed with good weather so spring time should be milder than other parts of Europe. Italians love their pasta and pizza, so I'm sure you will get to eat plenty if you don't mind. Try and check out online reviews on Restaurants before you visit or get recommendations from your hotel concierge as there are some wonderful family run restaurants that are not so visible holidaymakers.
One advice I should give you though is if you stay in the center of Rome, do be vigilant with your purses and bags as unfortunately pick pocketing can be an issue. Apart from that I think you will certainly enjoy your visit here. All the best.

To OP, the truth is parenting is one of the most rewarding roles to have but one for which no one is trained for before they take on the role. As parents we want the best for our children and sometimes we can go about it the wrong way. I have two teen daughters and they are both very clever and I really thought they would go the science route at College but they both choose languages and humanities subjects instead. I realized that deep down it was my own wrong judgement of the situation. It's important to support our children to be whole and well rounded individuals with good self esteem. So I just encourage you to be there for her and let her know you are her greatest fan no matter what. That will certainly help to motivate her to be all that she can be. Wish you both all the best.