Author Archive: Carolyn Tytler
Carolyn Tytler
August 21, 2014
Relationships and Family - Other
The key to successful aging is to pay as little attention to it as possible. Judith Regan Everyone, if they are fortunate enough, will experience the advantages and disadvantages of old age. Being a successful senior requires certain skills and attitudes that need…
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Carolyn Tytler
August 15, 2014
Family
Be assured of one thing: when an adult child returns home to live with the parents, it will not be an easy transition for anyone. There should be rules agreed upon by all parties beforehand, and they must be conscientiously followed,…
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Carolyn Tytler
August 14, 2014
Family
Your home is your castle, and if it comes under siege by outsiders, you would defend its sanctity by every means at your disposal. Occasionally however, it seems to be taken over by relatives or friends who arrive unannounced or…
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Carolyn Tytler
August 14, 2014
Family
When taking on a blended family, I’m convinced teachers have a definite advantage. They are accustomed to dealing with groups of children on an equal basis, and it’s unlikely anything the little dears can think up will surprise or incapacitate…
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Carolyn Tytler
July 4, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
I, (name), take you (name), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day…
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Carolyn Tytler
June 18, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
Surely there is a missing word in the title as it stands: the word “fulfilling”. Many relationships are long-lasting, for reasons other than the fact both partners are happy and content. Some couples stay together for financial reasons, because of…
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Carolyn Tytler
June 17, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
So, you’re married and you feel your mother is interfering? You may very well be right. Your life has lately undergone a major change, and so has hers. Don’t judge her too harshly. Someday, you may find yourself standing in…
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Carolyn Tytler
June 11, 2014
Dating
Before marriage, most people will go on many first dates. Hardly anyone finds their “soul mate” on the first try. With a little practice, alert singles can learn to recognize and perhaps avoid common trouble spots, which threaten the success…
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Carolyn Tytler
May 31, 2014
Dating
Some men have one outstanding feature which will always attract the first glance of any woman. A body-builder’s physique, long, curly carrot-red tresses, extraordinary height or shortness fall into this category. Such a characteristic may either attract or repel, depending…
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Carolyn Tytler
May 13, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
To be granted a divorce or a ruling of “dissolution of marriage” in the state of Kentucky, no assignment of blame or proof of wrongdoing is necessary. The court need only be convinced that the marriage is broken beyond repair….
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Carolyn Tytler
May 6, 2014
Dating
You decide it’s time to break off the relationship with your current partner. There may have been no specific incident to trigger the decision, just a growing indifference to your significant other and the whole situation. You want out; you…
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Carolyn Tytler
March 30, 2014
Friends and Peers
There was once an office worker who was rushing to get an important memo copied and distributed before closing time. He rushed to the copying machine with only minutes to spare, to find it was out of order. He let…
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Carolyn Tytler
March 29, 2014
Friends and Peers
Don’t fool yourself, you will not be able to keep your ex-lover as a friend, at least not for the foreseeable future. There must have been significant issues in the relationship which could not be resolved in a manner satisfactory…
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Carolyn Tytler
March 7, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
When two people fall in love, they spend as much time together as possible. When they are apart, each one feels that something important is missing in their world. They will eagerly plan the next occasion when they can be…
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Carolyn Tytler
January 25, 2014
Relationships and Family - Other
Some relationships can be extremely healthy, such as those between devoted spouses or those between loving parents and their children. These relationships provide stability, security, an opportunity for growth both for individuals and as a couple or a family unit….
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Carolyn Tytler
January 25, 2014
Family
At what age are kids ready to move out of the home? There is no specific age for a child to be ready to leave home. Usually it’s a combination of circumstances that brings about the departure. There may be…
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Carolyn Tytler
January 16, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
You’ve just been deeply hurt, maybe more emotionally wounded than ever before in your life. You’ve learned that your spouse, whom you loved, and with whom you planned to spend the rest of your days, has been unfaithful. Your pain…
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Carolyn Tytler
December 30, 2013
Dating
When girls first start to date, they sometimes need guidelines about inappropriate comments to make to young men. There are a number of apparently innocent remarks a girl might make which will send her potential Romeo heading for the hills…
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Carolyn Tytler
December 27, 2013
Communication
Some people love to argue. I knew a married couple like that once; it seemed as if their entire relationship consisted of one sniping at the other, who would then respond in kind. To a casual observer it seemed as…
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Carolyn Tytler
December 5, 2013
Family
It’s late at night when the front doorbell rings. Your husband groans, rolls over, and stands up sleepily. “Who on earth can it be at this hour?”, he mumbles. He clicks on his bedside light, pulls on his robe and…
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Carolyn Tytler
November 28, 2013
Family
To a child, his family is all-important. Life within the family unit is all he has ever known. Surrounded by the love and care of both parents, he feels safe and secure. Unfortunately, because of family breakdown or other reasons, many…
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Carolyn Tytler
October 25, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
In North America, almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. Children growing up in single-parent families have been proven to be at greater risk for physical and emotional illnesses, juvenile delinquency, dropping out of school early, and drug or alcohol…
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Carolyn Tytler
October 16, 2013
Family
There are some people you just don’t like. Whether it’s a genuine personality clash, or whether the other person is just plain irritating makes no difference. If you both live to be 500, you know that this particular individual will…
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Carolyn Tytler
August 26, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Romance novels are often used as a means of escape from the trials, tribulations and boredom of ordinary life. Women are frequently numbered as their more faithful and enthusiastic readers. Unfortunately, romance novels seldom bear any resemblance to real life….
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Carolyn Tytler
August 4, 2013
Dating
Every little girl dreams of marrying a handsome, prince-like young man and living happily ever after. Sometimes, those wishes come true. Once committed, most women will work their hearts out to make their marriage succeed. However, there are certain qualities…
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Carolyn Tytler
July 25, 2013
Dating
You think you’ve finally met your soul-mate, but slowly a nagging feeling develops indicating that something about the relationship is just not right. The longer you know him, the more the feeling grows. There’s nothing glaring, no blatant words or…
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Carolyn Tytler
July 19, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is an evil of contemporary society. Approximately one-half of all marriages fail to endure “until death do us part”, as the spouses pledged in their wedding ceremony. The consequences of a marriage break-up are damaging for everyone, excepting, of course, the lawyers who make substantial financial gains…
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