Author Archive: Bob Schmidt
Bob Schmidt
November 8, 2015
Dating
The questions to ask on a first date are not the artificial ones that you rehearsed before going out. A ho-hum question will elicit a ho-hum answer that portends a really boring date. Questions should be spontaneous, and pertinent to…
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Bob Schmidt
November 8, 2015
Dating
How to seduce a woman is sure to enjoy popularity among virile males, always seeking advantage in sexual matters. The good news here is that seduction of a woman is not difficult because no matter what you do, she will…
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Bob Schmidt
October 22, 2015
Dating
Since we associate wisdom with age, it seems odd that senior citizens might need dating tips. However, seniors are probably the least prepared of all for what dating entails. Most senior citizens interested in dating are probably re-entering the social…
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Bob Schmidt
October 10, 2015
Dating
The fear of commitment in a relationship is not uncommon. Our futures depend upon each commitment made at every level. Career choices, our goals in life, and our lifetime mates are all types of commitments that must be made. This…
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Bob Schmidt
September 25, 2015
Skin and Body
An analysis of top deodorants for men reveals a variety of products that receive good reviews by users. Since individual preferences and needs determine which deodorant may be the best, one person’s best result may not be identical to someone…
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Bob Schmidt
August 25, 2015
Friends and Peers
A good person exhibits the characteristics of goodness. Most definitions of goodness include; virtue, kindness, generosity, and benevolence. This list could be endless, but the result would be the same. The constant factor would invariably be that recognition of goodness…
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Bob Schmidt
July 21, 2015
Dating
When your date seems too good to be true, your reasons for feeling that way should be carefully considered. You may be about to make a judgment call with serious consequences to you, and her. Do you somehow feel unworthy…
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Bob Schmidt
July 19, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
Discouraging your partner’s annoying habits should be done with great tact, and an idea of how to do it without offending them. Habits that annoy you are not intentional, they are simply behaviors that have developed over a long period…
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Bob Schmidt
July 15, 2015
Dating
Non-verbal communication happens continually between people, especially with the opposite sex. Man is a member of the animal kingdom, and we share most animal instincts even though we might not realize it. Certain behaviors are “second nature” as we encounter…
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Bob Schmidt
July 2, 2015
Communication
The best solution to dealing with people who drain your energy is; don’t do it! Even in the case of family members, work associates, and unavoidable friends, avoid them like the plague. It is not really hard to employ strategies…
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Bob Schmidt
June 21, 2015
Dating
A raised eyebrow, second looks, nods of “knowing approval”, and unpleasant frowns can all be expected. It seems as if some acceptable standard has been violated if there is a discernible age difference in a relationship(presumably sexual). I enjoyed a…
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Bob Schmidt
June 14, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
The most important thing that any husband can do to make his wife happy is to share her dreams, and do everything possible to bring them to fruition. If a disconnect occurs in the area of shared dreams, problems are…
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Bob Schmidt
May 12, 2015
Shoes
Even good brands of sneakers and shoes can have their soles come loose when the original glue fails. This does not have to be fatal to the life of the shoe, but one of three things has to happen. It…
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Bob Schmidt
May 11, 2015
Crisis Support
There is no magic formula that applies when a death occurs suddenly, and a last visit was not possible. The only salve that will ease the pain of grieving is our own perspective regarding death. Last visits are often heart-wrenching…
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Bob Schmidt
May 4, 2015
Makeup
Makeup for men might be something whose time has come, but may also be a major marketing folly. The question for marketing is this, how do you overcome the reluctance of men to accept a product line that is more…
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Bob Schmidt
May 3, 2015
Family
A misconception exists that traditions and values are the exclusive territory of religious families. Traditions and values are concepts that are learned at an early age within the framework of a family unit. Families that do not have a strong…
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Bob Schmidt
April 26, 2015
Clothes
Thrift stores and consignment shops are totally different types of operations. The consignment shop is run by private individuals, and the merchandise being sold is still owned by the person who gave it to the shop to sell. Since the…
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Bob Schmidt
April 2, 2015
Dating
When it comes to breaking the ice with your ex, attitude is of extreme importance. Overcoming the hurt feelings, and issues pertaining to the break-up are likely to be difficult. However, there are still issues that are of mutual interest,…
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Bob Schmidt
March 23, 2015
Communication
Communicating any type of displeasure with a loved one is walking on a slippery slope. Anything other than a compliment may be viewed as a personal criticism, and your loved one is liable to become defensive. Hurt feelings are a…
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Bob Schmidt
March 14, 2015
Family
The concept of moving an elderly parent into your own home is one that many consider as aging parents show signs of needing help on a daily basis. It seems to be the natural thing to do, and represents the…
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Bob Schmidt
March 13, 2015
Family
Merging day care and elder care is a concept that has intriguing possibilities. The majority of elders and youngsters who require daily care need a protective environment, and do not necessarily require special medical care. In other words, they need…
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Bob Schmidt
February 17, 2015
Communication
Rude co-workers are an unfortunate fact of life in the workplace. Their rudeness is usually a form of bullying, and only changes if they find out that it will not be tolerated. Dealing with rude co-workers is not difficult when…
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Bob Schmidt
February 13, 2015
Skin and Body
The only totally non toxic sunscreen known to mankind at this point in time is shade. Despite claims of being totally natural or free of toxic chemicals, any liquid applied directly to the skin is absorbed by the body by…
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Bob Schmidt
February 2, 2015
Crisis Support
A friend who is grieving needs the space, and privacy to do so. Some aspects of grief are too personal to share, even with a close friend. Since every person, and every relationship is unique, no specific method of grieving…
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Bob Schmidt
February 1, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
Not only can alone time benefit your relationship, it may improve it. Marriage is the union of two individuals. Each comes into the bond of marriage unique from each another. Within a healthy marriage that individual identity must be maintained,…
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Bob Schmidt
January 30, 2015
Dating
Online dating sites for baby boomers are one of the fastest growing segments of the Internet today. Anywhere that business entrepreneurs can see disposable income combined with a perceived need, opportunity is at hand. So it is with baby boomers…
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Bob Schmidt
January 14, 2015
Skin and Body
Getting rid of what makes feet stinky is the product of eliminating the cause of the stench. Several factors contribute to the bad odors associated with the feet, and each has a potential remedy. Anyone suffering from stinky feet should…
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Bob Schmidt
January 6, 2015
Friends and Peers
You don’t have to like someone in order to get along with them. In your daily activities you will likely encounter many people that have no significance to you at a personal level, and in addition, some may be downright…
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Bob Schmidt
November 28, 2014
Friends and Peers
Being rude is a classic display of a lack of class. As such, being nice in return is basically a waste of time. Rude people do not respect nice people, but will respect the mirror image of what they project….
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Bob Schmidt
July 20, 2014
Communication
A good listener is a unique person who actually lets you complete a thought without interruption before offering a response. Good listeners have skills of perception which gives them the insight to be able to offer useful feedback. You may…
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