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In the States, there was a teacher who was fired for having premarital sex and getting pregnant. If I am not mistaken, she sued. I suppose the sometimes questionable ethics are why I throw side eyes at religious schools. Think of how many shady dealings they get away with under the guise of the...

I am sorry, Mags. I was hoping it would not end like that, but you have been hurting for awhile. That is no way to live. I do hope you find peace and happiness. Sending hugs your way.

100%? How is that healthy? I struggle with staying at home during term breaks. I am counting down the hours until my girls return. I love my children, but I need time away from them. They need time away from me, too. I refuse to be a helicopter mum. Always hovering above and smothering the hell...

Absolutely. Something tells me my child would have been a little more accommodating if I had been gone just because of work. She understood that sometimes parents have to work long(er) hours, and she accepted that. Working enables us to take care of her, and it is something that must be done. No...

I agree with MightyMax. I have seen mums do precisely what was described. I can only speak for myself, but I know I was stretched beyond my means. I could trim time in every imaginable way, but truth be told, I still never had time in my life for a second relationship. There was no way my...

I can understand the choice of school. The best schools here are religious schools. My youngest daughter is currently attending an Anglican school, and I was not keen on her attending a religious school. However, I wanted her to have the best education and be a well-rounded student. Education is...

And what a mess I made. You asked very valid questions. I do not think you have to have children to wonder about these things. It can be good or bad. It is not for my youngest daughter, and my oldest's therapist has advised against telling her anything about my past. I have no doubt it can be...

This is me now. Get out of my thoughts, YAH. I sustained a two-partner relationship for 12+ years, and the bloody thought makes me cringe. I cannot do it without taking something from my marriage. I wish it was the same. I am not hard-wired for poly or mono. I am happier with a mono marriage...

Not much going on in my world. We took our children to Washington, D.C. and a few other places. Our girls are history buffs, so they were more than excited to see the Lincoln Memorial, White House, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Pentagon and the Memorial, Reflecting Pool, Washington...

I can unequivocally say that Jayde's parents are quite simply bloody daft and complete and utter fucking idiots. I have never seen such determination to show the world, "Look at me. Look at us. Look at our "well-adjusted" child of a poly family." Meanwhile, the girl was coming unglued at the...

Indeed. My presence might be stimulating something positive. It has been a peaceful couple of weeks. It was necessary. I made no secret of the fact that Kensi was not in my peripheral view after I had my daughter. It is not uncommon for new parents to experience jealousy. Most channel it and...

I am still working on my response to Kevin's posts, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading your POV. I do love a good discussion. ******* My son's second birthday and party lead to a very busy weekend and start to the week. Every birthday is truly a celebration of life. I think of all the problems...

No significant changes. We are in New Zealand for my girls' term breaks. Her therapist is in tow. All in all, I have no complaints. I am feeling more like me these days. Naturally, I have good days and bad days. My good days will always outweigh the bad. Outside of adjusting to this new...

You can only be there in ways that she will allow you to be there. Definitely continue to offer emotional support and even your shoulder from a distance. I am sure you want to be there for her in what sounds like a terribly difficult time. She might very well reach out for you. I hope she will...

No worries. I needed this article about six years ago. I was pregnant, so I had time to change whatever I was thinking. I would not fault my daughter's therapist if she was in agreement with that article. She is trying to be diplomatic, but if I was her, I would be thinking, "This blood woman...

I am up with my hubby watching the World Cup. Unfortunately for us, it comes on during the small hours of the morning, so it means waking up early or going to bed later to see some of the games. I am not rooting for anyone in particular. We are placing bets, though. We are both confident that...

I am not sure why my response riled you up so much. I said "personally" meaning how I would handle it if this was happening in my home. I never advised the OP to kick her to the curb or issue an ultimatum. I would tell ANYONE from my mum to my children to my grandparents to get the hell out if...

I said I would ask the person to move out. Friend, co-primary, family member, or anyone. Our homes are supposed to be that one sanctuary and place of peace. If Jesus himself was disrespecting my house and my peace, he would have to step his arse outside of that 450 kg door. The OP's metamour...

I agree with you. She knew what the situation was when she moved in. Also, I would ask her to contribute to the renovation. It is ridiculous for you and your husband to put yourselves in debt. If she is living in the home and working, I just feel like she should contribute something to a space...

Good morning. I woke up with a different perspective this morning. Bit more optimistic than I have been in the past few days. Our oldest has picked up on the tension. Tensions have been mounting for the past month. Plus, the changes impossible were to ignore. I went from not picking up or...