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If you buy your child’s friend a birthday present and can’t make it to the birthday party do you give them the gift or return it?

So my mom’s friend’s son had a birthday over a month ago. We ended up with the flu and couldn’t go to his party after I had already got him a gift card. I’m extremely temped to use it since I have no idea when we will be able to give it to him and my mom hasn’t

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Relationship advice

So we've been together since 2012, just had our 2nd child together (2 months ago). Our relationship has become toxic, I think. We fight ALLLL the time, for no reason. He spends almost all his time with friends because he says I make him miserable, always complaining. But I only ever complain about his absence. He ca...

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Are scrambled eggs fried chicken?

My husband just looked me in the eyes and asked that question, now we are in a debate about food and their categories. Other items we have asked is; is chili a soup or a stew? Are mashed potatoes a soup? Is a hot dog a sandwich? If you have any more suggestions so I can one up him, please comment!! Have a laugh at...

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Friends

Anyone want to be friends that turn into besties :) I need another one that will actually talk to me 🥰🥰🥰💕

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Is this just a US thing?

I don’t know what it is but there are so many people (moms and not moms alike) who are talking about how they’re so lonely and they don’t have friends but then these same people are anti social, they don’t say hi and when they do they’re tepid and only answer with short, curt responses. And when you are friends with...

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Need advice

Boyfriend left me and our son in a different city a week after giving birth after an argument. We had to find a way home because I can’t drive due to having a C-section. Now I haven’t heard from him in almost three days. Our baby is only a week old and I’m still recovering. I’m a first time mom and I’m really strugg...

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Has anyone experience an old friends with benefits want you after giving birth?🥴

I was messing with him primarily but got pregnant by my ex from years ago. Unfortunately I helped my ex with somewhere to stay for a week and that’s when I got knocked up. I blocked the fwb right before I gave birth because he randomly wrote to me again saying he wanted to have sex and I asked if he had a gf since h...

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Advice

How do I go about leaving my partner?. I have zero money and no savings. Is there anywhere I can go and stay and get help? I am pregnant and have a 3 year old.

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Has anyone ever lost the spark with their husband/ significant other and managed to get it back?

If so how? I feel so lost with how to get out of our roommate phase

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Group chat!!

Anyone interested in joining an Imessage group chat?? We have a VERY active chat and would love for some new ladies to join!! just message me your number and i’ll get you added☺️

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Are my feelings valid?

Away for my birthday celebrations but pregnant so can’t drink , go clubbing and feel like life has changed. Glad to be pregnant but feel like crap watching my friends all enjoy themselves.

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First Time Mama In Need Of Friends!

Title says it all lmao! My baby boy is going to be 5 months soon &’ your girl is depressed to say the least. I would really love people to talk to/go out with. I’m typically reluctant/shy to make friends but i really want a girl best friend or a girl group! like girls’ night out &’ stuff! If you’re interested i’m he...

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Pre School Uk

Can I ask how many hours / days you send your 3 year old to PreSchool or nursery. I feel bad because I’m on maternity leave so effectively at home so should I even really be sending him the full 30 (free hours ) when I am off work ..maybe I’ve forgotten how tough the newborn stage is with another baby. He currently ...

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Chatting

Anyone able to talk? Having a hard time right now.

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How do those in SoCal make friends?

Hello! I’m a stay at home mom of a 7 month old baby girl and I just moved to Moreno Valley, California from Oregon. I don’t know anything about this place and I have no friends here! Just wondering if there are any types of places to commonly meet moms or groups for moms? Thanks!

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Condom and pregnant anyway?

Have you ever used a condom but became pregnant anyway?

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