TikTok I have a very clear memory of going to the playground with my children. They quickly settled in with some other kids and were off to the races. I decided to park myself on a bench — the one that offered an unobstructed view of just about everything — and took out my phone...
Category: marriage
My Mental Load Is All These Goddamn Toys
Vera Livchak/Moment/Getty Images Now that we’re finally naming things like default parents and the invisible load, I imagine many of us have stepped back to examine our own relationships and see how much of this stuff is at play. I have been pleased with my findings: My husband truly believes in being an equal partner...
Your Mother-In-Law Doesn't Hate You… It's Actually Sadder Than That
TikTok If you’re lucky, marrying someone offers you the opportunity to become a loved and loving member of another family. Your sister-in-law might become your go-to late-night text when you don’t know why your baby’s poop looks like that. Or your father-in-law might drop by because he noticed your mailbox looked crooked and he wanted...
Vibe Check: Where Are Married Couples Sleeping?
skynesher/E+/Getty Images Once you hit a certain age, the subject of sleeping gets a lot of play. Window open or fan on or both? Top sheet or no top sheet? Comforter or duvet? Snuggle with your partner or leave as much space as humanly possible? TikTok user Maggie Laterza (@maggielaterza_realtormom) has another logistical question to...