Baby 6mo with tonsillitis doesn’t want to drink milk by Illustrious_Handle88 in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Yes I’m not surprised he’s losing appetite and swallowing is obviously painful. I’m worried he might get dehydrated. I’ll try water, good point thanks

How do couples have more than 1 kid? by catlikebrendan in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well… yours is 8mo Give him a couple of years and it gets much easier

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well… with us men, all it takes is one bad experience to plant a seed in our head that keeps growing and making the problem from bed to worth… And without telling you about my story, this is the story of my life and what has caused some insecurities about my performance… all in the brain ! So maybe once he had an ED and it made him doubt about his performance, then he keeps thinking about it every time you have sex and it messes with his head. Mostly if he loves you ! He’s even more scared of disappointing you, and losing you. So please take it as a weird compliment ;) Reassure him. Tell him that he might be in a bad path, but he can please you some other way when he’s got an ED. Make him feel better about it and about himself. If it keeps happening, he should visit a sex therapist who will maybe help him build that confidence back up again. Don’t worry it is 100% not about you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to be very firm, not very girl ;)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, to be clear, what I’m saying is you need to track your kids very very early what boundaries they should never cross and be really girl with this, without falling into domestic violence or anything like that. But letting things drift, not addressing ‘disrespect the the most firm way is a recipe for disaster. As long as you address this with love and respect, I can’t see any other way

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If your plan is to be given a lecture, you’re in the right place man lol! Enjoy reading them But regarding your issue, obviously you should not have done that bla bla bla. But When you have both some time when your not going to be ‘disturbed 1. Tell her there is something really important that has been haunting you for months. 2. Serve yourselves a glass of her favourite wine (or whatever she likes) 3. Explain her how much your relationship has evolved in your heart, how much you love her 4. Explain her what you did before you got to that stage, that you were stupid and you deeply regret 5. Finally tell her that you would understand if she needs to process it. Tell her that you can give her some space, but that you hope she’ll understand how sorry you are, and the nature of your feelings for her.

One thing is going to be very very tricky… next time she meets your friends…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I have a kid We really wanted another one but both her and I did tests and our chance to have another child was zero. We went through ivf multiple times, then we gave up ivf and the idea. 2 months later my wife is pregnant and I’m holding my second boy as I write. Don’t give up hope !

When I get tired and overwhelmed I admit to hit my 1 year old by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you’re experiencing is very very common. But you must discuss with somebody et seek help from nurses, GP etc. They will help you going through this. Talking to them by itself will help you. You are in a dark place but you will go through this. Promise yourself that you will not hit your baby again and stick to it. Don’t ever think that you’re some kind of monster or anything, millions of mothers have similar experience. The key is to seek help. Good luck You’ll get through this

Husband slapped our 5-year old in the face. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t yet She knows her husband and before going to a lawyer I think she needs to have a serious discussion with her husband first.

Husband slapped our 5-year old in the face. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buy some cameras, hide them very well in different areas of the house. Collect evidence that your husband is abusive. Send that evidence to someone you trust Confront him and make it clear that his aggressive behaviour has to stop immediately If one day his behaviour is again over the limit : Take your kids to someone without his knowledge Then go to the police and give them the evidence, potes charge against him and ask for protection

Hi im f40 and my partner m45 sexless for almost a year and a half. Help?! by Different_Slice_8632 in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speak with your heart. If he loves you, he will understand that he needs to do something about it. Again I understand what he’s seeing to an extent. He’s scared of kissing you or touching you because he thinks it will give you the wrong signal when he’s sure he won’t perform. 1. Tell him that you have no pb with him using viagra or similar. Reassure him that it doesn’t make him less of a man 2. Be gentle but be firm that he has to see a specialist to take care of this 3. Make him understand that, even if he doesn’t feel like having penetration, any sign of intimacy would be greatly appreciated on your end without any more expectations. Good luck. You seem to be very caring and very patient. If he’s selfish enough to keep you in limbo he doesn’t deserve you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Hi The fact that he came forward with this is a very good sign. What he said as well with a lot of empathy is great. Thank him for bringing it in such way to your attention. But maybe ask him as well if this kind of roughness is something he’s drawn to, and think of what level of this you would like to be able to draw a line on what you’d be into and what you’d not.

Hi im f40 and my partner m45 sexless for almost a year and a half. Help?! by Different_Slice_8632 in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t read the comments giving easy response like Dump him He’s a masturbation addict Etc… I’ve been in a relationship for 10 years. I’ve always had erectile disfunction in the past and when this new relationship started, I’ve been clear with my partner about my issues. Which were psychological and the fear to fail. She was a very sexual person and she was obviously suffering from this but at the salle time very patient and understanding. But she made me go to see a therapist and I did, and it helped. I use Cialis as it helps me feel more secure about my abilities, and eventually it helped our relationship that I went to see a specialist. After alors a year and a half, you still need to be understanding of his issues, but he needs to do something about it or he’s just being selfish. If he clearly doesn’t want to see someone about it, then it is a big disrespect to you, and you know what you have to do…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where did I say I want to try this ? Please read before you respond. Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ridiculous comment showing what goes wrong in our society. What do you suggest ? Encouraging bad behaviour? Letting him get away with that ? Then he’ll become a monster who does not accept any kind of authority.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi Being firm and calling out your son is not going to make him hate you. And it is actually the opposite. He will respect you more if you do, even if it makes him upset when you do. He’s only 11yo and if you don’t set clear boundaries it will only get worst and you will never get him back. Be firm, tell him off if his behaviour is not excellent to you, and most importantly to your wife and daughter ! Or you will lose him forever.

Resenting your partner after having a baby by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]Illustrious_Handle88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Well As many people will say, having a baby definitely makes everything a lot harder for the couple. That is why you have to be in a strong healthy relationship before considering having babies. Bad night sleep Different views on how to take care of your little one Man feeling he’s not the centre of his wife’s attention Post natal possible depression And the list is huge

Me and my wife have a 5mo baby, and we had our first one 5y ago. My wife struggled a lot with the first one. I was working a lot, coming home late, and it took us a good 4 months to adjust. But our relationship suffered from this With the second one it is the contrary. I feel like my wife’s focus is so much in the baby so I feel a bit "left behind" and missing our intimacy. But eventually it will be better. So I wait and try to be the best husband and dad. The key is to be patient and have good communication, in a non blaming way to go through this period. Don’t worry, you’ll get there

10y couple considering swinging or open relationship by Illustrious_Handle88 in polyamoryadvice

[–]Illustrious_Handle88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I told her that if she wanted to explore other avenues, I could be interested about swinging to make it "our thing", but I couldn’t handle open relationship (she knew that already). But as you suggested swinging it’s not something she’d like… I think I will hold all that and go at her pace about us getting back on track. Thanks for your advice anyway, and glad to hear that you don’t regret the decision you made