Marie Dubuque
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Parenting doesn’t end when your kid reaches adulthood. But it changes. I write about navigating this complex relationship and the pitfalls that go along with it! My articles are 100 percent human, written by me.
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How to Have a Conversation with Someone Who is Self-Absorbed
Every time your friend asks you to get coffee you hesitate. He/she dominates the conversation and talks about himself the entire time. You think to yourself, maybe this time will be different. Maybe I can redirect the dialogue to a subject we can both relate to…Only it never works, ever.
By Marie Dubuqueabout 20 hours ago in Humans
Should You Drop a Friend Who Talks too Much?
We’ve all had those friends…The ones who dominate a conversation. You can’t get a word in edgewise if you tried. You learn to live with him/her, because you’re used to it and well, chattering too much is harmless….Or is it?
By Marie Dubuquea day ago in Humans
How to Handle People Who Are Too Needy
Feeling overwhelmed by all the friends and family members coming to you with their problems/drama? Whether they send you an urgent email or call you constantly, these types won’t stop. Why? Because you are probably a good listener, and those are hard to find.
By Marie Dubuque2 days ago in Humans
Should You Leave Your Emotionally Unavailable Spouse?
This Reddit post gave me pause. First of all because the OP is a stay at home mom (Didn’t know those really existed anymore.) And also, because she laments that it is hard to be married to a slightly self-centered roommate rather than a husband or partner.
By Marie Dubuque5 days ago in Families
Should You Drop Friends Who Want to Split Dinner Check?
This Reddit post resonated with me. A woman went out with friends only ate a small dinner salad and her “friends” ordered the whole nine yards. They offered her some of their wine, and she literally drank a few sips.
By Marie Dubuque5 days ago in Humans
What is emotional starvation?
”Emotional starvation,” “anorexic marriage,” are terms to describe a complete lack of affection in a marriage. This Reddit poster said he was divorcing his wife after more than 30 years. At age 61, he had envisioned entering retirement with his spouse by his side. Instead they are filing papers and selling the house.
By Marie Dubuque7 days ago in Humans
Why Does Small Talk Become More Difficult with Age?
This Reddit post from a woman in her 30’s laments that she can no longer tolerate small talk, even though she excelled at it in her 20’s. She finds it boring and lacking in substance. Is this normal? Yes, in fact, a lot of commenters agree:
By Marie Dubuque7 days ago in Humans
Grandma Doesn’t Want to Spend Every Single Holiday at Her Daughter’s House!
In this Reddit post, a grandma who adores her daughter and grandchildren is forced to spend every holiday at her daughter and son-in-law’s house. Because the SIL doesn’t want to shuttle between homes.
By Marie Dubuque9 days ago in Families
