How to Make a Man Fall in Love
Three toad legs, two fish eyeballs and the tongue of a lizard all mixed in large cauldron over a hot fire with spells being said in a certain order. Then burn the picture of your intended and mash the ashes…
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Author Archive: Cindy Abbate
How to Gracefully End a Bad Blind Date
Unfortunately anxiety is a part of the blind date process. At least that’s how it always was for me. You want the possibility of romance in your life and this evening with a complete stranger might lead to exciting possibilities….
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Romanrtic Ideas
A long walk on a brisk fall day, holding your partner’s hand as you enjoy the color of the season is a way to exercise and enjoy being together. You can share each other’s warmth and company as you chat…
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Dating Dilemmas Advice
Something is wrong. Outwardly everything is fine with your significant other but down deep, in your gut, you know something has changed and it’s not for the better. Your mind begins to shift back over recent history and your begin…
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Fear of Commitment in Men
Men have long been thought to have more problems with fear of commitment than woman. The truth is both sexes struggle with embracing a long term relationship. Some of the most common reasons behind men’s fear are well accepted while…
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Women and Fear of Commitment
Women have long been seen to seek the security of marriage. It was, at one time, thought to be part of the female emotional profile. In recent years women’s place in the work force has changed. More females are achieving…
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Ways to tell He’s not into you
He’s the perfect guy. So far as you’re concerned he may be the one. The only problem is he’s always busy, averts his eyes when he talks to you and shows up late when you have something planned. When your…
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Messy Houeguest Problems
Everybody’s tolerance level for messiness is different. But having a house guest whose standards vary widely from your own can be stressful. You often find yourself bordering on laying down the law or bearing the inconvenience until they leave. The…
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Keeping your Privacy when Entertaing House Guests
When your guests arrive you’re usually happy to see them as it begins a time to catch up and have a break from your everyday routine. You anticipate that you’ll have to make certain sacrifices while they’re in your home…
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Rowdy Guest Problems
Having a rowdy guest in your home is like having the volume cranked up too high on your stereo, only there’s no off button. As with many other situations, individual tolerance varies widely depending on character to the structure of…
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Uninvited Guest Solutions
Life can take an unexpected turn which sometimes means an uninvited guest is on the other side of the front door. While guests are usually a welcome diversion from the everyday routine of life when it happens unexpectedly or invited…
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How to ask a Complete Stranger on a Date
He is sitting across the room, sipping on a drink and tapping his fingers on the bar. He seems interested in the game playing out on the restaurant’s color television. Should I approach him and risk rejection – which is…
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Being liked by those around you
May 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
Being yourself is probably the cardinal rule when meeting others as anything else will come off fake and forced. Not everyone is going to like you as the world simply isn’t wired that way. There are so many different individuals…
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What to Talk about on a first Date
Conversation is an art within itself. When you’re first getting to know someone keep the chatter light and entertaining. Try to find a subject in which you both seem to have an interest as an ice breaker. On a blind…
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Stress and Skin Disorders
Our skin is an organ and is affected by our overall well-being. It wraps about our bodies, protecting other vital areas from harm and is the home of many nerve endings. These nerve endings are connected to the brain, so…
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After a Divorce Dating and your Children
April 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There are many examples of loving step families that have been built out of the ruins of divorce. It’s the getting from point A to point B that’s daunting. Not only do you have to deal with the dating cycle…
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Romantic Things to do n a Rainy Day
Walking in a light rain, holding your partner’s hand as you enjoy the cleansing sensation of Mother Nature’s shower is stuff of what romantic scenes are made. Although well worn road in the advice of what to do on a…
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Keep the Honymoon Alive
March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
You’ve been with your partner a long time. It seems as though you know them as well as you know yourself. While it may be comforting to believe that nothing could ever come between the two of you, remember that…
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Fighting Fungal Nail Infection
February 25, 2015 Skin and Body
Onychomycosis is the name of the fungus that makes your nails appear discolored and become unnaturally thick. You may also find that they are brittle and change shape. The first stage of treatment is a trip to the doctor who…
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Instilling a Family Code of Behvior
Human beings, even when closely related, are unique individuals. Our independent nature is the source of our greatest strength and our greatest weakness. The distinctive personalities of each family member can help establish a warm, supportive environment or one filled…
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How to get along with People you Dislike
November 29, 2014 Friends and Peers
There he goes again babbling along like a large stuffed animal whose paw you can squeeze to make him say certain phrases. You can’t help but think something is broken because he simply will not stop. The real problem is…
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Get Confidence in Dating
Entering the dating pool is a tough choice for most people regardless of their self confidence level. The world has gotten both smaller and larger at the same time. While new technology such as the world wide web, computers and…
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Signs you are not Ready to have Children
October 12, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
The decision to have a child is a life altering one. Once a parent your life is no longer your own as you’re responsible for another human being. The job of raising a family is one of the hardest and…
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How Safe are Tanning Booths
The fact that your skin is changing color in the tanning booth is a sign that not all is well. Tanning is the skin’s first defense mechanism against ultra violet rays (UV). While it is true that vital vitamin D…
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Love after Children
September 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Love takes on a new meaning for many of us when we become parents. Children demand our attention as they are unable to care for themselves. Often parents find that the new demands on their times (regardless of how welcome)…
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Things to ask on a first Date
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Traditionally, this is a question for a young person just starting out in life but when you ask a fellow you’ve just begun dating his answer may surprise you. Many…
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How to Unwanted Guests away
“I’m sorry now is not a good time. Thank you for dropping by though. I don’t mean to be rude but I’ve got to get going.” The above should be said on the outside of your front door before your…
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How to Overcome Conflict with an Adult Child
The goal of raising a child is for him or her to become a self sufficient adult. Although parents may raise their children to believe and behave in a certain manner there is no guarantee that the lessons will hold…
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How to tell if You’re Ready for a new Relationship
The emotional pain of a past relationship, regardless of who called it quits, can make it difficult to begin a new one. It’s usually better to wait a bit before jumping into something that will only make you feel better…
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Favoring your Child over your Spouses
Children look to us for guidance, comfort and protection. It is a natural reaction to want to make your own child feel comfortable and secure in their new environment. Bringing together two families is a big decision, not to mention…
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