Author Archive: Freyda Tartak
Freyda Tartak
July 7, 2014
Friends and Peers
Being social animals, anybody and everybody can be seen as being needy at some point in their lives. However, some people are in that state perpetually! You know the ones: They call all the time, for no reason at all….
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Freyda Tartak
June 9, 2014
Hair
Some people adore walking around with closely cropped hair, or even shaven heads, at all times. But if what you are hoping for is long, luscious hair and just can’t wait for it to grow faster, there are some things…
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Freyda Tartak
June 2, 2014
Dating
Going out on dates is one of the most fun things about being teenager. But, if you ever find yourself wondering what to do aside from just “hang out”, here are a few suggestions. They won’t cost a pile of…
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Freyda Tartak
April 29, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
Every once in a while you think to yourself that it might be nice to do something to reward your wife for all the things she does for you. But coming up with the right thing to say or do…
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Freyda Tartak
April 19, 2014
Crisis Support
One of the hardest things a person ever has to do is helplessly watch a loved one suffer. When a life partner is suffering from depression it is absolutely natural to go through a period of mourning, complete with denial,…
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Freyda Tartak
January 5, 2014
Dating
It’s not about the money! The only reason girls like expensive gifts is because they want to know that the guy is willing to be inconvenienced for his lady love’s sake. That’s why he should stand when she enters the…
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Freyda Tartak
January 5, 2014
Dating
Some days, you just have to scratch your head and wonder. What is going on inside her head? Does she like me? Am I coming on too strong? Are we just friends? Reading a woman is hard. So, being a…
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Freyda Tartak
January 3, 2014
Dating
The only difference between dating and looking for a new job is that with dating it will likely cost you money whereas with job hunting somebody will eventually pay you. Other than that, the rules are pretty much the same….
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Freyda Tartak
December 20, 2013
LGBT
Had the title of this debate been “nature vs. nurture,” the answer may be more clear-cut. As it is, the argument implies that the human body can somehow be partitioned into self-sufficient departments, getting together for quarterly meetings. The mind…
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Freyda Tartak
December 19, 2013
LGBT
Gaydar, a term used for some people’s intuitive ability to detect other people’s propensity for being attracted to the same sex, is nothing more than a best guess. The term is meant to sound mechanical, like radar. But, radar is…
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Freyda Tartak
December 4, 2013
Family
In-laws usually start off wanting the best for their kids and then transition into a phase of being overly critical because they would do things differently. They may also start to worry about their diminished role in their kids lives….
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Freyda Tartak
September 25, 2013
Dating
Disclaimer: This article is meant to define the colloquial term “Dutch dating” and is in no way going to provide any insight or knowledge of the Dutch or their dating habits. When it comes to dating everybody has their own…
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Freyda Tartak
September 13, 2013
Friends and Peers
The unfortunate thing about modern living is that we often don’t know our neighbors. You might know the three houses directly in front of you and the two to either side. You might even know how backs on to your…
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Freyda Tartak
August 30, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Faith is undeniable. It is what gives people a reason to get up in the morning and a reason to keep going when things get tough. Faith is undeniable and undebatable. It is how people define truth. When a couple…
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Freyda Tartak
August 12, 2013
Family
Although all children crave stability and security from their home life the average blended family requires about a year and a half to settle into a groove. This means that a newly blended family has at least a year of…
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