Marry this person

By Motherly December 21, 2020

If I could tell my younger self what to look for in a companion, I’d tell them this…

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This mom’s post about marriage is so raw and relatable

"I cried last night as I asked my husband if he was tired of me. Because I'm tired of me some days. Pregnancy and birth are hard. Raising babies is hard. But I think the hardest is losing yourself..."

Updated January 29, 2020

Marriage & Partnerships

Marriage & Partnerships

Dear husband, you’re working hard, too–I see you

Sometimes I forget to tell you I see all that you do, and how much I love you for it.

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Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Podcast

Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug wants you to know that you aren’t alone

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Parenting

Sometimes Daddy is her favorite parent

I love my toddler even when she doesn't like me.

November 19, 2020

Parenting, Life, Motherly Stories

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The one question I ask myself when I feel my anger rising

I commonly ask myself this when the control freak inside me began to get agitated.

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Life

Marriage & Partnerships

We both feel invisible in new parenthood—but I promise, I see you

I see a growing love for our daughter that is the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed in our decade together.

March 9, 2020

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Relationships

Life

This Facebook post on self-care has gone viral because it’s what all mamas need to read

In case you need this today, mama. ❤️

January 29, 2020

Life

Journey

Not getting everything done? It’s okay, mama ‍♀️

Plus how to boost your child's development with music.

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Journey

Marriage & Partnerships

Dear husband: I know we’re both exhausted from working all day

You at the office and me at home.

January 13, 2020

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Parenting, Relationships

Life

What it felt like when my child said, ‘Daddy’s the best and you’re not’

I bit back tears.

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Life

Life

The mental load of parenthood overwhelmed me until I realized—I am enough

I have this simple message to pass along: You aren't an invincible superhero. You are something much more dazzling, tender, terrifying, and awe-inspiring. You are a human doing one of the most human things of all. Taking care of another.

February 5, 2019

Life

Life

What the first week of parenthood really feels like

Half of my hair is dry shampoo, my body still feels unsteady and foreign after nearly 10 months of relentless changes during pregnancy, my contacts may have permanently fused to my eyes and I'm so deliriously tired at times that I'm unsure if I'm awake or asleep.

October 31, 2018

Life

Motherly Stories

To the mama in the thick of it—it won’t be like this forever

Slowly but surely with time, everything will change.

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Marriage & Partnerships

To my husband: I may not always say it, but—I need you and I’m so grateful for you

I need your long, warm hug after a draining day of messes and meltdowns, dirty diapers and dishes.

December 6, 2017

Marriage & Partnerships, Life, Relationships

Life

Dear husband, being a dad has made you sexier than ever

There are so many moments that I find myself staring and thinking, “He is so sexy and I am so lucky."

October 27, 2017

Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Relationships

Life

Texts we wish our husbands would send us in the middle of the day

Hint, hint, hint, hint, hint...

October 25, 2017

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Marriage & Partnerships

Ms. Rachel went viral for this powerful truth about marriage and parenthood

“There’s no Ms. Rachel without Mr. Aron.” That’s not hyperbole.

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Relationships

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If you asked me how my marriage has changed since having kids, I’d say we have learned how to communicate with each other more effectively.

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Parenting, Relationships

Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

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Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Single Parenting

Viral & Trending

This grandpa has all of TikTok crying over a father/daughter dance—and we are not okay

In a viral video, we see a little girl get the father/daughter dance of her dreams, thanks to her incredible grandpa.

December 11, 2024

Viral & Trending, Grandparents & Extended Families, News, Relationships

Life

Yes, I’m a mom and I put my sex life first

Recognizing our needs is the first step to reclaiming what we want.

October 31, 2018

Life, Relationships

Community & Friendship

To my pregnant best friend—you’re going to be an amazing mama

I know you’re worried. I know you’re scared. But you know what I know? You’ve got this.

January 23, 2019

Community & Friendship, Life, Pregnancy, Relationships

Relationships

Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

Updated January 31, 2025

Relationships

Relationships

24 questions to ask your partner instead of, ‘How was your day?’

"If you could do any part of today over again, what would it be?"

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Relationships, Life

Motherly Stories

A letter to my daughter, when someone breaks your heart

I can’t wait to watch you fly. Your heart will break, your wings will need fixing but I’ll be there for all of it.

February 1, 2018

Motherly Stories, Relationships

Relationships

Dear mother-in-law, thank you for raising an incredible man

The boy you raised grew into a strong, loving man. A supportive, equal partner. And a next-level dad.

Updated April 26, 2022

Relationships, Motherly Stories

Life

Cozy in love: 8 creative date night ideas at home

The couple that Blue Aprons together, stays together.

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Life, Relationships

Life

True life: Dating while being a single mom to young kids is complicated

Despite my wish for a personal life, my children have always remained my number one priority, and I refuse to loosen my grip on that, to compromise their emotional security so I can meet my own (or someone else's) selfish needs.

August 7, 2020

Life, Relationships