Relationship Advice

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I am turning 17 in August. My boyfriend is turning 17 in July. We’ve been together for 3 years & 4 months. Totally in love with each other. He has a great job…and is going to be a welder…so..we will be ok on money and all that stuff. BUT the problem is….my mom is totally freaked out about me and him. I barely see him twice a month. And when we hang out…she flips! His parents are totally understanding and treats us like mature adults…which we have both been raised as. The topic of marriage came up last night because it would totally make both of our lives easier…to be able to be together without my parents flipping out. My boyfriend has made a promise to hisfamily…especially to his dad…..that he is going to take care of me…and that he is a man…and will do whatever it takes to support and be with me…. BUT…I was wondering if any of you have any advice for me?
P.S.- We will be moving to Az after I turn 18 cause I graduate when I am 17.

me and my boyfriend always hang out at my house during the day and I wanted to do something special for him that we can do indoors…anybody have any ideas besides watching movies together cause we do that all the time! also any romantic gifts I could make?

I am currently unemployed and really need to find a bible-based marriage counselor who can offer free session until I become employed again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

My husband and I have been seeing a marriage counsler, we are trying to work on our marriage. I find that my mother in law is a big part of why we fight. My husband is a mommas boy. Since counseling he has been trying to not see her everyday, 3 times a day. He was adviced not to get her involved in our marriage. We just had a fight this morning and first thing he digs for are his keys, he tryed to leave to his moms, so I grabed the keys away from him. I would like him to stay here and deal with it, instead of running away to his mommys. He calls his mom and 4 min. later she honks and brings him spare keys, and he hasn’t been back. I feel like I’m fighting a loosing battle. I called him on his cell and he won’t answer.I feel like counsleing has been a waste, how long does it take to start working? Am I fighting a loosing battle if he’s breaking all the rules?? I am just feeling like I’m drained. Any advice?

There’s this girl that I like and there’s this other boy who likes her too. They do not talk often though but:
-He asked her if she won the competition and she said no, grinning and talking a bit more. Then she was about to walk away and asked him in return if he won. He said yes and I’m not sure what she was doing, but he was giving a thumb-up. But even in texts, she will always ask me back the question that I ask her. And she also talks to other boys. Is it just a friendly gesture to him or what?
-He told her that he would return her DVD next Monday (she lent him) but she just nodded.
Are these signs of interests?
Girls, would you do the same thing if a boy you regard as just a friend asks you a similar question? Would you answer and reply the smile and ask him back? Because taht’s what she always did to me, especially in text message? Does it mean she likes him too? My friends said no - it can be just being friendly. Are they right?

Im trying to think of ideas for a gift for my husband and want romantic original ideas of things to do. so guys please tell me, what’s the most romantic gift you ever received, or girls, what’s the most romantic gift you ever gave and how did he respond?
thanks

Can counseling help out a marriage? How long does it take? Are their different types of Marriage Counseling? Is the cost reasonable for a mid to low income couple? If children are involved should Family Counseling be considered instead of Marriage counseling? If any one has any help information it would be greatly appreciated.

Backround Info:
I am 18, so is my girlfriend who i have dated the past 2 years. We hang out quiet a bit, were typical 18 year olds, we go out n party, have sex all that fun stuff but besides from watching movies and hanging out together at our places we dont get out and do different stuff so much
So for my idea for christmas i want to make a calander.. then come up with 52 ideas/gfts on stickers and have her pick them out 1 by 1 and whatever she pulls is what we do that week… I figure it will spice things up and every week we will have something different going on.. My main problem is - 1. I am on a budget and 2. I cant think of 52 different things to do.
I live in Upstate New York so it is seasonal, so i was thinking id have her draw from 4 sept “bags” or whatever to keep her from pulling something we cant do because of weather..
I would like to do 1 “bigger” thing each month and 3 smaller things, basically what ive come up with so far is Restraunt Gift Cards/Out to dinner, Ice skating, Bowling,Motel gift card and have a little sex basket, “Massage Night” but instead of going out make a basket full of oils/candles, etc, and NYC trip (can b expensive).
I am on a budget but how i see it is some of it i can just make little “coupons” so i can pay for them later… but i would like things for her to open as well so im looking for more ideas and even ideas that i could have gifts to go along with..
let me know what ya think of the idea and give me some help, Thanks

My wife and I are going through some troubles in our relationship. We don’t really fight at all in our marriage, but a few little problems came at once and we couldn’t handle it like normal couples. Now we talk about divorce a lot, but I don’t want that to be an option. We have been married for 5 years, we have 2 beautiful kids and we are both only 24 years old. I know couples go through really tough times together, but since we are not really used to problems.
Wondering if someone tried marriage counseling. I heard it was a lot of money and I don’t have any money, but I am willing to work 2 jobs to pay for it if it will make us stronger and better.

One good turn gets most of the blanket!

I need ideas for a gift for my boyfriend. We have been together almost a year and I want this gift to be really special. My boyfriend is redneck to the core, and he’s not all that affectionate, but he treats me really well. He’s big into hunting and junk. I need ideas for a sweet, and romantic gift. Please help. Easy 10 points!!!

My husband is a marine and is serving in Iraq on our first Valentines Day together and he won’t be home til January 2009. I need some romantic ideas of what I can get/do for him to let him know that he means the world to me. We are expecting our first baby girl in May so sexy body pics are out.. LOL.. Thank you for the help. Remember Support our Troops!!!

I’m in the middle of a divorce, and wondering if our former counseling records can be used. Things that the counselor said and felt about possible abuse issues are things that could be helpful for me in court. I know doctor/patient things are confidential, but since BOTH of us were in attendance at these counseling sessions, wouldn’t it be admissible? Thanks!

One good turn gets most of the blanket!

The gift is for no particular reason just to show him how much I love him.

It can work but only if you both want it to.
You each need to:
1. want to work things out.
2. still care about each other, If you don’t then it’s probably time to give it up.
3. understand and accept that you may have done things wrong.
4. accept that you may need to make some changes in yourself.
5. be willing to be honest about how you feel.
6. be honest about things that may have happened.
I know of people that have been and said that it was the best thing for them but it didn’t work for me because my now ex didn’t want to be there. Maybe it will be better for you. Good luck.

My Wife says shes not happy and wants to work on our friendship some more. she also wants to see other people and is currently having inappropriate conversations with people online and all. i want this to work she says she needs space but i feel like if i give it to her the unthinkable gonna happen

For our anniversary I want to make him something really special. I like the idea of making him a blanket, but a friend just got one from him girlfriend and i dont want to do the same thing. I have a good picture of us, but i dont know if i would just want to frame it.

My fiancée and I are going to our first counseling session later today. Our hope is that it will enable us to overcome some issues that are preventing us from having better intimate experiences with each other. This was my idea. Has anyone reading this made great strides in their relationship that they never dreamed possible due to counseling? My fiancée feels that it there is always going to be a problem in life and that I’m reaching for a perfect relationship. Something that is unobtainable. She open to going, but she has more of a pessimistic attitude than I. I feel that if you’re in a relationship that you may as well give it 100% and make it the best experience possible or your wasting your time and your partner’s time. The counseling will be fairly expensive, but I feel that we are worth it. Am I reaching for perfection? , How effective is couples / marriage counseling?

I’m going through a complicated divorce (married 17yrs, & still love him) need experienced advice/blog support from those (30+) who’ve been there-done that.
I’m an emotional and financial wreck (in Michigan).
He has parkinsons and says he still loves me and the kids but lost his job, caused me to loose mine, he has moved into another residence with an 80 yr old woman and her 55 yr old daughter. He has filed, we are getting a divorce.

My boyfriend is 19 and going to university in a few weeks. It’s his birthday on the 4th of October and i’ve already got him one present which he asked for but I want to get him something personal he can have in his room at uni. I’m thinking cushions or something but it’s not very romantic or personal. Any ideas?

i am 18 yrs old and my boyfriend is 17 and he doesn’t do sports band or anything like that. so anything in that category wont work.. but im trying to think of something romantic i can get him for christmas… pref ably inexpensive or under 50 dollars.. got any ideas?

or do you think that it can make things harder in a relationship.

My husband and I are in our first year of marriage as well as our first year with a baby, so it’s extra stressful. We’re so amazingly in love but like most couples we have issues we’re still trying to work out. I just wanted to hear from some of the more experienced married people out there any advice for getting through what people call “The toughest year in your marriage.” Thanks in advance