When engaging in conversation with strangers, one should proceed with caution. The need for caution is really a sign of the times. There was a time when engaging with others one did not know was par for the course for…
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The difficult process of finding a therapist involves more than throwing a dart at the phone book and hoping you get the right one. In the case of abuse survivors, this is really not a good idea. Those who suffer…
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How can you even think of being with someone who cannot make you laugh? Laughter is a stress reliever, and links people together. It creates an atmosphere of fun and misadventure. Being able to laugh at yourself is a good…
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Everyone, not just neighbors, should have a second chance in life. All of us are imperfect, and we all mess up sometimes. Our neighbors may not consider us the best at times either, but we can make changes and try…
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Wouldn’t it be nice if the writer could sit down and write a nice little article that unlocked the key to overcoming breakdowns and obstacles in communication? We all face problems in this area, and if it were that easy,…
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Let’s take a look into the average family home. There’s Dad on the computer in the den. Mom is watching television in the kitchen as she makes dinner. Where are Sam and Susie? Susie is also in front of a…
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Plus size teens have all the problems of non-plus size teens, but they have one more. They may be content with their size, but they can’t find clothing that fits and flatters. They wind up trying to wear whatever’s in’…
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Cheating is a betrayal of the vows taken between a man and a woman. One reason we say for better or worse, is that sometimes it is worse! Sex is a desire, not a need, and can be satisfied in…
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When I first came across this topic, it saddened me. Faithfulness is something you give someone you love because you love them. It should not be something learned, but something you are. Our society has become more and more focused…
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The person with passive-aggressive personality disorder may be ‘killing you with kindness’. They often sabotage, but in a nice way, so that you’re often not even sure whether they meant to do it or not at first. They are the…
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The best way to overcome fights with your siblings is to grow up. All of us who have siblings have had a fight or two. Hopefully we grew up and got over it. Unfortunately, that is not always the case….
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We full-figured girls and guys must have clothing just like the less full figured. Unfortunately, once you reach a certain size, it is difficult to find clothing that either fits well or is not a big muumuu type tent dress…
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When I see that commercial where a woman is saying she got some kind of insurance because she didn’t want to be a “burden” to her family, I start fuming. Since when did a parent become a “burden” to his…
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Clothing disasters, they happen to all of us. One minute you’re going about your business, thinking all is fine.The next minute you discover (or worse – someone else points out) a problem. The immediate response is that “I wish I…
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When a person is abused, regardless of the type of abuse, their self-esteem is generally affected. It’s like Chinese water torture, dripping away and carving chunks out of your sanity: drop after drop after drop after endless drop. You wonder…
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Eye contact, looking another in the eye, is one of the most important communication skills. They say “the eyes are the windows to the soul”, and this is certainly true when you are attempting to connect with another person through…
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In today’s mobile world, the once common extended family support system has become a rarity. We grow up and move away, sometimes by choice and sometimes not, and we don’t even realize what we’ve missed by not staying close to…
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March 25, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Nothing lasts forever, but marriage can last “till death do us part”, if you’re willing to put some hard work into it. It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of divorce, except in certain cases, wasn’t an option. But…
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March 25, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is not a “happily ever after” proposition, and love is not enough to guarantee its success. Marriage may start out as a mutual love society, but it is so much more: it is a commitment. Marriage is a commitment…
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Change in life is inevitable, but changing oneself is almost impossible! Changing others is impossible. It seems the only thing we can change is ourselves. So, why aren’t more people changing? Denial. Defense mechanisms kick in to keep us from…
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Addressing annoying habits in a loved one must be done with a big dollop of tact if you want to address the issue without insulting your loved one. You might want to remember that he or she may want to…
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I am a woman with a husband and three children; therefore…. Aha! Some of you thought I was going to say ‘therefore I nag’. You are wrong. Nagging is a futile pursuit that gets the nagger nothing but the resentment…
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March 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
By partner, I presume we are talking a long-term boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife. My partner and husband likes to tell me he is ‘practically perfect in every way’, but that’s only in his imagination. In fact, it’s one of his annoying…
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The federal government has already set an age for sexual consent for teens, and does not need to go further. What the federal government needs to do is stop giving birth-control to our kids. I understand the thrust of this…
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Oh, how do you mend, a broken he aa rt….. (Bee Gees) It’s a much discussed topic. Poets write poems about it, Songsters write/sing songs about it, the broken hearted lament it, and the whole-hearted dread it. It hits all…
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February 24, 2015 Skin and Body
It’s over 30 years since I’ve seen them, ‘friends’ from my teen years. I remember those days well. They were all friends, but I was different. We were all in the same youth group, but as a painfully shy, overweight…
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February 23, 2015 Skin and Body
While, I don’t know from experience, I have to say that having small breasts would be a good thing. Having large breasts has one advantage, and it’s also a liability: attracting men. For my own part, I would rather they…
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February 22, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
After hearing I recently celebrated my twenty-fifth anniversary with my husband, many people would wonder if we’ve drifted into that comfortable, “safe” place in our relationship. My answer is yes, we have, but that’s not a bad thing. It doesn’t…
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February 15, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The most important consequence of marriage is, that the husband and the wifebecome in law only one person… Upon this principle of union, almost allthe other legal consequences of marriage depend. James Wilson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and…
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Love is a mighty impacting force that makes a difference no matter how small or great in the eyes of man. True love casts out fear. It treats others with respect. It goes beyond the boundaries of our own little…
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