Family - April 2007

My husband is gone alot due to his job. We made an agreement with our 17y/o son to do the extra things around the house that his dad would do and if he did he could drive the extra vehicle as much as he needed to. My husband has decided that our son is not holding up his end of the deal because things aren't being done as my husband would do them. Things are getting done, like trash to the curb, oil changes in the cars, fixing things around the house, etc..My husband dosen't think there is more than one way to do something, it's his way or no way (With certain things). So he is taking the keys to our 3rd vehicle. I don't agree with him. Our son is doing a great job. He has dropped his plans to get something fixed around the house on more than one occasion. Our 15y/o daughter overheard the conversation and said that wasn't fair because our son does do what he is supposed to. So now my husband is VERY angry and is saying that we are babying our son. Never had this problem before.

2007-04-13 13:27:31 · 6 answers · asked by leigh J 1

Okay,she gave birth to me(and my 3 sisters) and my parents divorced in 1977. I love my mother but I don't trust her.
How can I when she has lied to me so many times before?
The last time that I've seen her was around Christmas and she lives with my sister who doesn't live too far from me.

I try to be in her life but she seems as if she takes advantage of me and all.I love when I'm with her but I can't learn to trust her.
She's let me down most of my life and I have her e-mail & when I try to contact her,she never replies back or never calls me.I have tried to get in touch with her but I get upset because we never hang out that much anymore.

This is a serious question and I've been depressed most of my life because of it.I just hope that one day she'll come through.
I miss my mother.I love her very much.I have a step mom(since 1995)and she seems to be a better mom to me than my biological mother.

Any thoughts or advice u can give? Thanks.

2007-04-13 13:15:51 · 13 answers · asked by drew1jms 3

2007-04-13 13:07:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-13 12:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really want to know... no offence but why do adults always treat kids like they are little babys like i had this one chick come up to me and go ohhhh shes soo adorable...and when im in aproblem they think us kids dont understand i perfectly understand whats happening is it my fault i just want things my way because thats my not great personality but it is my personality...imin grade 7 btw

2007-04-13 11:45:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

they got into a terrible arguement with their sister over a will. My sister and I got into this terrible arguement when she explained that her and my mother arranged the will to be taken care of by her. She claimed she deserved the money most because she went to school and worked hard for her phd. She reminded me that I wasn't easy to live with as a kid too. She lives with my mother now even though she has her phd and must have convinced my mother to not speak to me. My mother hasn't called me or even sent me a birthday card in over a year. I refuse to give in to my mother because she has hurt me so bad. I've had a weak relationship with my mother any how because she used to verbally and physically abuse me as a child. But this really hurts that she wouldn't want to keep in touch anymore. She's old now too and I'm wondering if I will ever see her again. She even blew off my son that she claimed was her favorite grandson. Should you even say you have favorites?

2007-04-13 11:42:58 · 9 answers · asked by sweet 5

Ok this is a serious question, so first a little background on us. My husband and I have been married for 9 years and together on and off for another 6 before that. For the majority of that time I have been the leader in our family and he has been happy enough to just sit back while I make all the decisions for us. From where we live to homeschooling our children to the furniture in our home. For most of that time we have been fine. But now he has accepted a job in Romania where is father run a church, a real estate company an orphanage and a block factory and in the process of opening two more factories in other countries. It is time that for the sake of our family that I allow him to be the head of the family and step into the position I have had for all of our adult life. He will be expected to take over when his father is ready to retire. So my question is that how do I as a strong woman step back and all this. I have been the voice for our family how do I allow him to be that now.

2007-04-13 11:24:42 · 6 answers · asked by Petra 5

My parents have helped me out in the past when I've been tied up. I've helped them before too without hesitation. They've been calling me. I called my sister that lives with them and asked her whats going on. She told me that my parents went out to the casino on tuesday and wed night..Its friday and If they went to the casino earlier they had money they just blew it off. My sister said they asked her to borrow some of her financial aid, of course she declined so now they are calling me. I wouldn't mind helping my parents out but If they are just blowing it at the casino I don't feel its my responsibility to help them out..I don't know what to do...

2007-04-13 10:55:30 · 30 answers · asked by 00666 3

ababy and im trying to help her as much as i can. i also know that when ur pregnant, you get lots of mood swings, and that has happened, but now its a tiny bit better. i feel like no one appreciates me, and i tried talking to my dad and it didnt work, i still feel unappreciated. i NEVER and im talikin NEVER get what i want. of course i get what i want, what i mean is that i get small, tiny things like, can i go to myy friends house, can he come over, can she come over, etc. but, i never get big things like, can i go shopping, that is pretty big for me since my mom is always busy. what should i do? also, another problem is that i have a softball parade tommorow @ 9:30 am and then i have practice we have a game right after practice @ 12:00 but we only have practice since this is our first game. and i also have acting class @ 11: 15 to 1:00 pm. my show is on may 5 so idk. but it is really boring. all u do is just sit and watch other people perform their script. i dk what they r gonna do.

2007-04-13 10:55:23 · 6 answers · asked by rivery 3

My dad has a Master's degree and is very bright. He is a devout Christian. He actually had the nerve to ask me the other day why, if I love him as much as I claim to, and have so much respect for him, why I don't want to be JUST LIKE HIM?! I told him I am not his clone and he told me not to state the obvious. I told him that I pick and choose the good parts and ignore the other parts and he seems to have a problem with that...lol! I am my own person and have no desire to be just like him. He has many faults in my personal opinion. (He tells people they're going to Hell for example and that they're not really Christians for another example, he fought for and got custody of my nephew in a nasty custody dispute and I don't think he fought fair for another example) My point is I think he is being unreasonable and arrogant to think I should want to be JUST LIKE HIM if I claim to love and respect him so much. BTW: I'm 33 years old

2007-04-13 10:01:00 · 6 answers · asked by icu812 3

I had my number changed but he cant because its also a business phone. they are mad at me . i refuse to do the "he said, she said " drama with them anymore. Look at my previous question about them for more info. I hate to have them arrested but 8 days of being called and harrassed is enough and they have even been to his work twice.

2007-04-13 09:57:47 · 9 answers · asked by iwill 4

I can't go to school or work because you need a parent to get any of that then they'll find out i'm a runaway the n the cops will come and take me home and all hell will break loose!!!!!!!!!!!! what the hell am i supposed to do?????????????????

2007-04-13 09:54:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

they are 10 and 12 and moved from tehachapi ca. i have orders and have the right to see them. please tell me how to find them. thankyou.

2007-04-13 09:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by dreamr 1

When you have workmen in your house - doing a job - in the house - that is - do you feel you have to ask em if they want a cup of tea ? If so, do you hope they`ll say no ? Like when you have friends or family round, you ask em if they want a cuppa, do you hope they`ll say no ? Don`t you just hate it when they say yes please...? Why is it - we don`t mind making a cuppa for ourselves, but making 2 seems like hard work ?

2007-04-13 09:18:48 · 20 answers · asked by yahoobloo 6

I know it is a personal decision but I just don't feel done. I currently have 3 kids, all under 4 (my oldest will be 4 next month) and really want another one. But I know if I have another one I won't be able to provide as many activities for each of them. On the other hand, they have each other and family is so important. Money will always be an issue, but it isn't the most important thing right? We have a big enough house, and we will be able to feed, clothe and provide some activities for each...college will be hard, but we are already saving for the 3 I have now...so am I crazy to have a fourth? If not, am I crazy to want one soon? Thanks for your opinions!

2007-04-13 09:12:06 · 8 answers · asked by klein619 2

I got my license a couple of weeks ago. My mother is still scared to let me drive alone. I mean, I got my license...what is the point of that if I can't drive. I am 16 but going to college this year so she can't hold on forever. She says she trusts me but doesn't trust the other drivers our there. How does she lose this fear and just let me group up? I asked her if I could drive to the high school (that I dont attend anymore) with my friend to see a pageant. It is 5 minutes away- this would be a good test...but she still says NO

2007-04-13 09:01:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

This morning I realized it was the 13th and my dads bday is tomorrow. He's turning 49( haha... i know, hes getting up there). I was going to get him a card and I think my dads girlfriend is going to take us out. Im still not sure what I can get him, IF I can get him anything. Any suggestions? thanks

2007-04-13 08:55:08 · 7 answers · asked by Joyous 3

2007-04-13 08:52:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-13 08:35:03 · 7 answers · asked by lcb 1

I was divorced back in 1998 and my father has not spoken to me since, he listened to my ex and never asked my side of the story, anyway I have two beautiful boys that live with my ex(but will be with me in July. i am afraid that he may try calling to talk to them. The way I see it is that if he cannot except me as his daughter then he cannot except my kids as his grandkids is this wrong?

2007-04-13 05:51:04 · 18 answers · asked by taysfamily2003 1

What is your hobby?
Occupation?
If you could have one wish what would it be?
Who do you love more than anything?
Are you outgoing, layed back, shy?

2007-04-13 05:43:26 · 14 answers · asked by Casey 3

2007-04-13 05:34:52 · 7 answers · asked by Alex N 3

I have a lot of bitterness and resentment toward my ex-husband's sisters. During our marriage, he focused on them and their lives and not me. Now, they do not care for him and his life is messed up.

His youngest sister lives overseas and he really pushed her to come here to have her baby. She never did. He constantly was in touch with her when she was pregnant and knew every detail of her pregnancy.

He also focused on his middle sister's marital problems. Her husband had hit her and he tried to get her to leave her marriage.

I feel its partly because focused on them that our marriage broke. His family is not in touch with me now at all. I feel bad because of his focus on them, our marriage broke and their lives went ahead.

I was staying with my daughter a few weeks ago and my mother-in-law said that because of me being there, my youngest sister-in-law did not want to come from overseas to visit. I left so now she can plan her visit.

2007-04-13 02:20:59 · 8 answers · asked by Stareyes 5

My husband is leaving active duty and we are finally settling in one palce 500 miles away from my mother in law. When we told her about this she immediately said she needed to sell her home (that she bought less than a year ago) and move closer to us. When we told her how expensive the area was and that she'd have to buy a much smaller home or even live in an apartment she said we'd just have to buy a place big enough for her. Neither my husband or I want any of our parents living with us - we've both experienced the stress this can place on families/marriages first hand growing up. I have already had "the talk" with my parents and a plan is in place if they can no longer live on their own. My husband (only child) has not had such success as his mother is a drama queen and keeps saying she'd rather die than live in a nursing home/retirement village etc. Any Sopranos fans should note that my MIL is very much like Livia (Tony's mom) without the homicidal tendancies.

2007-04-13 01:52:13 · 17 answers · asked by bubbles M 2

i have problems with my cousin roger he hanged up on me and said youre annoying what do ido

2007-04-13 01:46:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-13 00:58:23 · 8 answers · asked by MOONBEAM7699 2

my parents doesn't really like my gf, i am 26 and my gf is 25. i am asian. i tried to talk to my parents about this merriage because i think we are old enough, but my parents didn't give me any positive response. and i tried to talk to them several time, but the result is the same. then me and my gf decided to make merriage certificate without my parents knowledge, we even plan to stay together after we get the cert. am i wrong? how am i going to explain this next time to my parents? fyi, my gf's family don;t mind with our decision. we even ordered a wedding ring already

2007-04-12 22:00:24 · 6 answers · asked by synchronize81 1

me and my mom get along pretty good. my mom would call me every day and we would go out alot but recently she hasny been the same with me. i mean every sence my sister came and moved down here my mom has changed alot with me. ive notised that my mom doesnt hardly call me any more doesnt really visit me. and i also notised that she gives me dirty looks behind my back and has a bad atittude with me and when ever we do talk on the phone she seems real cold with me. what should i do if i tell her something i think we well get into some kind of fight. i some times feel like callin her and tellin her im tired of it and that i want her out of my life. please help me understand.what should i do.

2007-04-12 20:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is his only family, his mom died when he was very young and he hasn't spoke with is dad really in over 10 years. His uncle raised him and is the only family he has. We live together and are very much in love, his uncle lives next door. I am stuck because I don't want to come between them please suggest something I really just want to get past all this, I just don't understand what he was thinking.

2007-04-12 18:39:01 · 19 answers · asked by Kristen 2

My father is an ******, abusive alkie, whom I loathe, but my Mother gave me (almost) unconditional love. What if I'd been born in the forties or fifties?

2007-04-12 18:00:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous