Marriage counseling sounds like a good idea at this time. Marriage is never easy and smooth sailing. It has to be worked at constantly.If you have grown apart, you can also grow back together. Seek professional help before giving up.

Marriage counseling sounds like a good idea at this time. Marriage is never easy and smooth sailing. It has to be worked at constantly.If you have grown apart, you can also grow back together. Seek professional help before giving up.

Marriage is a partnership ( http://bit.ly/2yQWOAR ) and must be worked at on an ongoing basis. You might consider having an honest conversation and sharing your feelings and concerns. You both need to be on the same page in the marriage and in the parenting.

I agree with the poster who suggested letting him have some say in what he wears. He is very young so i might choose two and no more than three outfits for him to choose from. You might even tell him which one you like best and why. Then give him his chance to choose.

You know your daughter best and how to approach the subject. It has been my experience as a teacher that children are pretty open and accepting of the truth when presented with love and patience. You might research some help http://www.chadd.org/on the topic.

Children don't always act appropriately, or the way we thing they have been taught. The important thing is that you corrected it right away. A firm but loving correction , I think is best. Make sure he understands why his behavior was offensive and embarrassing. If the behavior continues, you might need to put in place some more stringent consequences.

I think this is very common at this age. Children are now expected to follow a lot of rules and do more work and less play. They usually learn to adjust.

I think it is wise to first check it out with the pediatrician. In the meantime, he could choose one friend to sit with at lunch that doesn't cause any problem. If there isn't anyone ,let him sit alone while he eats. When he is done eating he can join the group. Maybe discuss the problem with the teacher so she is aware of the problem.

You sound like a wonderful daughter. Your mom is lucky to have you. I think a phone call is always better than a letterl, but if you must do it by letter there are a few things I would change. Take out the following sentences.
" I think that the best in short..." (Demanding)
" While we can afford...," (This is not the point)
Change the second part of the sentence "I don't mind doing this...but it has become more difficult to do all these things on my own.
Change the last sentence to: I really need your help and support as mom's needs increase so she can receive the best care possible.
I will pray for your family. I hope you get the help you need.

In the heat of the moment we are all apt to do or say something that is hurtful to others. I can't say it was right or wrong for him to walk away, but what is important is that you resolve the issue just as you did the cause of the original fight. When you are both calm is a good time to maybe revisit the issue and let him know how hurt you were and that you felt abandoned when he walked away. He may not say you are right which doesn't matter. He will get the message. God Bless both of you.

I'm sure you heard the expression" the grass is always greener on the other side". Marriage is a commitment and both partners must work at it. None of us is perfect and all can make improvements in ourselves. It must be a terrible sorrow and suffering for your husband too. It's great that he snaps out of it in short periods of time. Maybe seek counseling for yourself if he won't go.

I'm so sorry for your terrible pain. People can't really understand unless they walk in your shoes. It must be so hard to hear your friend rejoice when you still have so much suffering from your loss. I doubt that she means any insensitivity by it. Since she is your friend try to be happy for her in spite of your own pain. I will be praying for your emotional healing.

Make a list of your concerns and just have a calm sit down to present your side. Ultimately it has to be her decision. Let her know that so she doesn't become defensive. Good Luck.

Sorry, I can't advise you on this. I might suggest you make a pro and con list for the options. I will say a prayer for you that God give you the guidance you seek.

Right now the important thing to focus on is the fact that he is going for counseling and that you are working on going as a couple. That is tremendous progress since he refused to go for two years. Let the therapist help you understand what is going on in the relationship. In the meantime be kind to yourself. I give you much credit for trying to work it out and not giving up. I will be praying for you.