Family - August 2007

And now she wants to take my daughter to live in turkey. my daughter was born after march 1st 2003, and i am named on the birth cirtificate. I know i have parental responsibility, but would she still be able to take my daughter there to live. I normally have my daughter every weekend, and also see her on a wednesday. any answers would be very greatful. Thanks

2007-08-06 02:46:44 · 5 answers · asked by edward b 1

2007-08-06 02:43:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister is getting married & I can't even find a boyfriend.
My brother has a beautiful little girl & she gets all of my parents attention. I am so jealous. I am going to college next week & I think they are going to forget all about me. Should I just forget them & get my own life like they have. I am 16 by the way!

2007-08-06 02:35:58 · 12 answers · asked by Still*Perfect 4

I need a group opinion...My boyfriend of 3 years has never known his father. He apparently died when he was 5 years old and at that point his mother put away all the picture and memorabilia of his father.

He is now 31 and has never known what happen, or who his father really was. I feel He has some attachment issues, and think if he found out what happen to his dad some of those problems would go away...

What do you think? Should I encourage him to finally ask his mom to see the photo albums that are in her closet?

I am just concerned for him, and can't imagine not knowing what happened.

Thanks

2007-08-06 02:34:25 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

About 7 years ago there was a huge family argument.I no longer speak to my mother, or her sister (my aunt, obviously) I moved house and my aunt would drive up outside and sit and stare at the house.Two years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer.It's only now after treatment and operations that I can get back to driving.This aunt stalked me all around Tesco today, and she even sat outside and waited to see what car I drove.She stared at me and my kids, then pointed us out to my niece who was sat alongside her.I don't really want to go to the police at this stage.Her behaviour is menacing and it upsets my youngest son.I've looked through the net to see what advice I can get, but nothing stands out.Have you suffered something similar? Please tell me how you dealt with it.Thank you.I have clinical depression, and this woman is getting to me.I don't want to end up being housebound and afraid to go outside.

2007-08-06 02:30:08 · 29 answers · asked by CMH 6

I have done nothing but show her respect from day one yet all she does is bully me, have digs at me, it is getting to the point where i became suicidal. A few of the things that she does:
*thinks i am her slave and berates me for not cleaning 24/7 even though i work and she doesn't *tells me that i am ugly in comparison to her son (i am not) *thinks i don't know anything (i have a degree) *tells me how to dress
*tells me she looks better than me because she wears make up when going to town and i choose not to *has tried splitting up my marriage*talks about me behind my back*tries to play my husband off against me *wants money from us for everything*is always making digs at me because i am a different religion and I don't do as she says
these are just some of the things, bear in mind that they might not sound like a lot but this has been continuous for 3 years (we live with her as we cannot afford to move out yet) and I have done nothing but show her respect, she doesn't deserve it.

2007-08-06 01:58:35 · 19 answers · asked by Scampi 3

im just really depressed right now. i left home about 5 years ago because of my dad. he wouldnt let me date, read magazines, or watch hardly any tv. i was 19. now my little sister is leaving for the same reasons. but she brought me into their argument and told him that i said he was too controlling. so he calls me up at about 7:30 this morning asking me if it was true. i didnt know what to say. we hadnt fought since i had my baby, and he gave me money when my husband got laid off. now he's throwing that in my face. i dont know what to do now and i feel really depressed. how would you guys handle being put on the spot when someone asks you "do you think im controlling?". i need some advice on how to get myself out of this mess

2007-08-06 01:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by happyrayz 1

You just found out your Mother in her early twenties was a stripper, or your father was convicted of a terrible crime, and served time. Would that change what you think of them?

2007-08-06 00:33:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My parents do not speak much about finances and they have never asked for money, but the last couple of times I have spoken w/ my mom, she talked about how dad said that they were cutting back and becoming more frugal in stuff since money was not as plentiful around the house as usual. They have 9 children, 2 who are moved out and working (I am one of them) and 2 others who still live at home (ages 19 and 17) and working. I was thinking that I should help out w/ finances and also speak to the other working family members about doing the same. I guess there are 4 questions. Does this sound like a good idea? How much would be reasonable? How should I address my siblings concerning this? Should I continue this after they are doing better financially?

2007-08-05 23:19:43 · 13 answers · asked by Jonathan M 2

Have you or did you find a friend in your parents?Boy i know i did,mine are both gone and i miss them.My mother loved to dance and i have a lot of fond memories of us.Thank GOD for memories.

2007-08-05 23:14:02 · 4 answers · asked by Betty M 5

being love. oh and she tarted cryng. is my dad a loser for yelling at a woman

2007-08-05 23:08:14 · 9 answers · asked by HelloKitty 1

He is very good to them, pays for their car and mobile phone, we both call in a couple of times a week and our kids who are grown up see them at least once a week. We are going away with our kids and their partners very soon and the in-laws are making us feel guilty because they are not coming - help.....
This is a constant battle, we frequently include them but when we don't they make us feel awful, we're at the point that we don't tell them half of what we do!

2007-08-05 22:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if mother tells to her daughter that : " you would rather marry a man who has 10 dollars but he'd like give you 9 dollars than the one who has 100 dollars but just give you 1 cent only" . What do you think about it ?

2007-08-05 22:27:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am the oldest out of 4 kids. I feel like my mom favors my sister (3rd born). She constantly takes the 3rd born's side and won't listen to my side of the story. Every time I talk to her about it --I'm not rude or anything I just tell her how I feel-- I just end up getting yelled at. I'm not bratty or obnoxious towards her (or anyone for that matter) & I get really good grades too.

I don't think this because she gives me more chores and work around the house-- thats not it. She just seems to take the 3rd born's side on EVERYTHING, listens to her more, & she even sometimes has special lunches with her on weekends. My other (2nd born) sister notices it too.

Is it my imagination or is she showing favoritism? Because I don't notice this type of behavior with my dad. For all the parents out there: do you favor a child?

2007-08-05 20:06:46 · 19 answers · asked by smile :) 3

I am a 16 year old female who has had a very hard life living with my grandparents and not my parents.. My brother was taken from by DHS from my parents as was I. I moved around a lot durning my freshman year and didn't do so good in school. My mom is a drug addict same as my dad and they try to walk in and out of my life. I want to move out so I can be away from all the drama and unstableness that goes on where I live.I have a boyfriend who is willing to help me, i am fixing to get my GED, and a job plus a stable roof over my head. I need to leave on my own to see if I can make it without having to depend on my grandparents like their 34 year old son does my dad is a BUM. Please Please Help Me With My Situation. I need to try to get out or I feel like I will be drug into my parents lives and I dont mean that in a good way (LITERALLY).... SOS

2007-08-05 19:03:47 · 15 answers · asked by Mel 1

okay ... let's just say that i am having some serious problems with family. one: my mom verbally and (sometimes) physically abuses me. two: i have an autistic 2nd cuzin who touches me and no matter how many times i tell them to make him stop, nobody seems to give a ****. three: my father won't speak to me anymore because i won't go to his (third) wedding. because of all this, im going through serious depression. if i tell the cops what goes on, i dont know if my moms gonna track me down and kill me or something. idk what to do! give me some advice so i can survive what i call my "teen life".

by the way, im only 13, so i cant move out. =(

2007-08-05 18:12:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's the situation: my sister and brother in law got a 30 day notice to vacate because they were renting a condo and the owner decided to sell. My brother in law waited until the last minute to find an apartment. Finally, they found an apartment but they can't move in until September 15 (they have to vacate by August 15). They have two kids. Since they have to vacate and can't get the apartment for another month, they want to stay with us (we have two kids of our own). I absolutely refused because we rent an apartment and the landlord will get concerned with so many people at our place for a month. I love my sister but I need my sanity. I finally got their landlord's number and explained the situation to them and got an extension. When the landlord went to collect rent, my brother in law refused to give it and now says he doesn't have money for rent. Instead of staying there another month, and moving into the new apt. on Sept. 15, he insists on staying with us. Any ideas?

2007-08-05 18:12:11 · 3 answers · asked by Curious1 2

Text messaging is quite cheap nowadays. So, do you always text message your family? or call them? or email them? or send them post card? or anything???

When was the last time you were in touch with your parents? or children?

Does family bonding means a lot to you? Or something to you? Have you ever thought of how your parents showered you with their love and care before, and they were so sad to let you go, eventho' they realized that it was just meant to be??

2007-08-05 18:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by Lana_Luna_Soraya 3

we have always felt out of the loop, and have been not included many times with family things. recently at a dinner a family member suggested a family cruise and asked me to go. wanting to be honest, i said no thank you. i was not rude or disrespectful but after the family member asked me seven more times, i guess i became emphatic with my "no". Now other family members are saying i was disrespectful and trying to purposely hurt peoples feelings. it is true that i have a lot of feelings of resentment for things that happened when i was a kid, but i didn't mean to be rude or disrespectful, they are still family and i love them because they are family, but i know i would not enjoy going on vacation. am i wrong?

2007-08-05 17:58:43 · 1 answers · asked by keptwoman24 1

guys:"if i could be a chick 4 a day,the 1st thing i do ............."
girls:"if i could be a dude 4 a day.the 1st thing i do ............."

2007-08-05 17:55:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

When someone says that, "You're pretty strung out for a girl"? I mean, I dont get it!

2007-08-05 17:54:55 · 12 answers · asked by mymy12355 2

I'm 14, I'm a sophmore, and I am on a family plan with them... but everytime I'm on the phone they ask who I am on the phone with.. I think it is an invasion of privacy and not trustworthy... what do you all think? By the way it's my cell, we all use cells... we dont have a home phone to use... my dad is the worst.. now my mom just started doin it! OMG PLEASE HELP!!

2007-08-05 17:49:18 · 15 answers · asked by ...:::LondonLove:::... 2

always been the center of attention no matter what,I tried to except her b/f, but after he hollowered at me i have no respect for him what so ever!That little girl if her nose was dripping i was right there,whatever she needed she usually got,How do i get my girl back before it is to late. I just wish i had my mother back to let me know what to do,but she got killed 15yrs.ago my daughter don't understand Life is so short.even the mean things she has said to me I'll always Love her even if it does hurt.

2007-08-05 17:45:25 · 3 answers · asked by Gail G 2

dont you hate when parrents say you cant do something bec. u didnt do your chores or some thing

2007-08-05 17:28:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it common nowadays

2007-08-05 17:26:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I planned a nice birthday party for my almost 2 year old daughter coming up soon. I sent invites out and everyone knew the date early. Turns out, my husband's brother (also my daughter's godfather) has to be out of town on business. I guess I was naive to think that his new wife (my sister in law) would come, even if he couldn't since - oh, I don't know, that couple is named in our will as the people who would raise her if we died? I hadn't heard an RSVP back from her, so when I saw her at a wedding this weekend (a wedding for our husbands' 3rd cousin), I asked if she could come, and was surprised to hear her say no. She is having visitors in town during that time, and - here's the kicker - says her husband told her she "didn't have to go" since he couldn't be there. Um.. excuse me? Am I alone in thinking that going to a birthday party for a niece is a no brainer, and that she should have planned to come? My feelings are quite hurt by their nonchalance. Are they cold, or am I nuts?

2007-08-05 17:25:03 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok I have a teacher friend from college and her husband also teaches classes at the college but they are phys. ed. classes and the one I am taking with her hubby will be at a gym playing racquetball. Well I asked my past teacher if she ever had any time off or wasn't busy with anything else at all, to come up to the gym and play with me b/c it is mostly all boys and my best friend couldn't take it with me so thats why I asked her. Also.. her husband is the teacher so I dont think it would be a problem... do you? What do you think?

2007-08-05 17:23:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, so i finished grad school in december and my parents are really pressing me to get a job and support myself. The thing is--- and I am in no way bragging here--- my parents have always had a lot of money and so it wasn't ever really necessary for me to work to make a living; so my question is, isn't it unfair for them *now* to insist I get a job even though they're more than capable of getting me an apt at little personal sacrifice to myself? Besides, most people wouldn't work if they had the choice, so isn't it better I not work and have free time to do things like read philosophy, listen to music, and go to interesting places (travel etc.)? Also, i'm 25 and while they said they'd never throw me out, my dad hinted that maybe i'd feel better if i got my own apartment and was independent; but the question is again, why work just to have your own place when there's enough room in their place for the three of us? am I really wrong here or are they just being unfair?? thanks!

2007-08-05 17:22:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother and I are indifferent to each other for reasons too lengthy and personal to relate here. I've tried getting closer before but she's always shoved me away. Lately she's been having serious health problems. I want to feel something for her but I don't feel anything and I know it hurts the rest of the family, especially my dad. How do I overcome my indifference?

2007-08-05 17:21:29 · 8 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7

I'm 13 almost 14.
I'm not allowed to
Have a cell phone
Go to the movies with friends unless a parent is with me
Not allowed to go the mall with friends unless my mom is there
Not allowed to wear tank tops, not even over a bathing suit. (I have to wear a full shirt over it)
Not allowed to get a bigger bra than a size 32a. even if I'm a B!
Not allowed to have a bf until I'm 16. Not even one at school.
Does not like it when I guys check me out. Or when I think a guy is hot
I can't even go in a dressing room with out her coming in.
My aunt even asked why I don't have a cell phone her daugter is 11 and has one.
I went to the movies with out a parent with my 11 year old cousin and my mom found out and freaked. She might not let me over there again.
I'm not really that close even though she thinks we are close. I felt more comfertable talking to my aunt, but she live 2 hours away =( So, is my mom too strict? Or am I just over reacting? What should I do?

2007-08-05 17:08:05 · 29 answers · asked by Nicole. 3