Author Archive: Elaine M. Doxie
Elaine M. Doxie
November 9, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Infidelity is an unfortunate fact of life in our society today. This is not to say that every spouse is unfaithful, but far too many are. Being unfaithful is considered such a betrayal because not only are you not being…
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Elaine M. Doxie
November 4, 2013
Family
Every year, parents everywhere drag their children on family vacations. Many do so in order to promote family togetherness. Others do so in an effort to recapture their own childhoods and show their children what their own childhoods were like….
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Elaine M. Doxie
November 3, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Saturday tends to be a very popular night for dating, even among those who are already married. For most people, there is no work or school. It is usually easier to find a babysitter. It is also one of the…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 28, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Anyone who has gone into the family courts having been emotionally abused, knows that the family courts need to be revamped. In any kind of divorce there are problems, but where abuse is involved, the problems are that much worse. Emotional…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 27, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Financial problems are among the most common causes of divorce. What many people don’t realize, however, is that one of the biggest causes of financial problems is a lack of communication about the finances to the point where there is much contention and…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 27, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
When your marriage is falling apart, it may seem that there is no other way out except divorce. For some, this really is the only answer. However, for most, they may want to look at other options if at all…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 26, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
The reasons that people in America divorce are as diverse as the people in America. It is also relatively easy to obtain a divorce in any of the 50 states. No fault needs to be proved on either side in order to…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 24, 2013
Relationships and Family - Other
What exactly is a character assassin? This is a person with a vendetta. Whatever the reason for their vendetta is, they are determined to undermine the reputation of another person. When you get involved with this type of person, you…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 21, 2013
Family
When you think of parents teaching their children, you often only think of the lessons given by parents who are loving and kind toward their children and others. However, even parents who are irresponsible, and don’t know how to treat…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 19, 2013
Relationships and Family - Other
There comes a time in every relationship that you have to decide whether it is worth the effort that you put into it. There are many factors that can play into this decision, including the current status of your relationship,…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 14, 2013
Family
Being a stay at home mother is the most maligned career choice you can possibly make. It is not respected as a career choice. It is, by most, considered voluntary and sometimes even willful unemployment. It is considered willful unemployment even…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 13, 2013
Family
Moving out on your own is a huge step in any young adult’s life. Because it is so frightening, there are many adults, both young and no so young who are reluctant to do so. This can cause difficulties for…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 13, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is rough on all involved, but especially children, and especially if it’s not handled right. Even when you do handle it right, children may still blame themselves for a divorce, thinking it’s their behavior, or sometimes their very existence…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 13, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Even the best non-custodial parents sometimes are unable to make their visitation times. There can be several reasons for this, ranging from illness to car trouble that are all valid reasons for them to be unable to make it. There…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 12, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Think back to your first date with your spouse. Chances are you really took care of yourself better than ever that night. You probably took an extra long shower of bath. When you brushed your teeth, you scrubbed them within an…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 11, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is tough by any standards, but when you add a baby to the mix, it can seem almost impossible. While a baby may give you more of a reason to stay together, it can also make it more difficult…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 9, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Setting goals together is one of the ways that you can keep your marriage strong. It helps you to know one another better. It helps to keep both of you on the same page. It helps you to learn more…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 7, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
While it is often downplayed, your sex life is often one of the most important parts of a healthy relationship. Unfortunately however, it is also often one of the easiest to lose sight of. It’s also very easy to get…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 7, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Besides being a great book title, this is so true of the differences between men and women. Men and women have different ways of both showing, and accepting love. While a woman…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 7, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Showing love to your wife is one of the most important things that you can do to keep your marriage strong. It’s nice to say it, but even more important to show it. Since women interpret love differently than men…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 6, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
There is a secret to keeping your marriage strong. You would think it would be well known, but it seems to be something that only a very select few people have ever figured out. That secret is treating your spouse…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 5, 2013
Relationships and Family - Other
Relationships are funny things. It seems that everyone has a bottom line that they say cannot be crossed. One of the most common bottom lines is cheating. Somehow, however, when push comes to shove, and these people actually are cheated…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 4, 2013
Crisis Support
At some point in most of our lives, we will either become a victim or know a victim of domestic violence. Knowing the signs to watch for can help us to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe from the…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 3, 2013
Crisis Support
Feeling financially insecure is just one of the many things that can cause a woman to feel trapped into staying in an abusive relationship. More often than not, the abuser is in charge of all the finances, making it impossible for her to have…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 3, 2013
Crisis Support
Far too often, women stay with men who abuse them. The abuse may be emotional, verbal or even physical, but still they remain. Their reasons for staying can vary, but many of them stay because they don’t know how to…
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Elaine M. Doxie
October 3, 2013
Crisis Support
Why do some men abuse women? This is a question that people try over and over again to answer. Honestly, I believe that many men abuse women because they can get away with it. Yes, there are domestic violence laws…
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Elaine M. Doxie
September 24, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Spending time together as a couple is important for all couples, but especially important for newlyweds, as they need that time to cement their relationship. For most newlyweds, having a desire to spend time together is not a problem. When…
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Elaine M. Doxie
September 19, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Being cheated on is almost a universal fear. You cannot even walk into a supermarket without seeing a tabloid about who is cheating on who. Because of this, the world has become obsessed with cheating scandals, and may even create…
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Elaine M. Doxie
September 17, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Few things are more devastating in a marriage than when one spouse or the other loses a job. Depending upon how you choose to cope with it, it can actually make or break your marriage. It is imperative that you…
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Elaine M. Doxie
September 11, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
There are many people who hear the term alimony and it makes their blood boil. By the same token, they believe that people have a responsibility to their children in the form of child support. The problem is that most…
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