Everyone would like to be part of one big “happy family”. What are the dynamics of a “happy family”? Most families enjoy happy times together. However, enduring the crisis and harder times together as a family, may serve a much…
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It is always better to remain neutral. Why do you wish to tell a secret? If it was a confidence shared with you. That trust should never be betrayed and you should always keep that secret. Their is only one…
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You may have a short stay in the hospital, while recovering from surgery or an illness. A hospital stay is never an envied position to be in. Bed pans are a joke, exposed rear ends and a wake up calls…
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Makeup should be worn to enhance the features on your face. Makeup in an office setting should be modest and tastefully applied.. A woman’s makeup should never cause a distraction in the workplace. Makeup should be applied sparingly. Harsh or…
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Women and men like Victoria Secrets because it offers intrigue and fantasy. What women doesn’t want to look and feel appealing in her matching undies. Sure, no one will see your secrets but you. Yet you know, underneath that matte…
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Any feeling is honest, however there are appropriate and inappropriate times to reveal these feelings. The holidays are upon us. A Thanksgiving dinner with the entire family is an inappropriate time to bring up the past.. Those hurt feelings may…
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Conversation once was a tool we employed to express ourselves and connect with another person. The art of conversation should be reciprocal. Both parties should be able to extract something from the conversation. Conversing with some people often times is…
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March 27, 2014 Friends and Peers
The truth of the matter is that you might have to pray for patience to deal with a friend who is impatient. Patience walks on both sides of the avenue. The impatient behavior of a friend can be unnerving and…
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January 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
The foundations of a friendship should be loyalty and trust. These virtues, help to create a long and lasting bond. A friendship is one of the most valuable relationships in life. It’s hard to imagine a person without at least…
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January 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
An old, familiar adage states, “a friend in need is a friend indeed..” Yet, how do we cope when our friends desert us in our time of need? Most people tend to count on their friends to help them through…
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January 30, 2014 Friends and Peers
In the popular movie, “Love Story” a famous quote was “love means never having to say you’re sorry”. How ever an apology is often necessary in seeking forgiveness, repenting and moving on to building a long lasting friendship. An apology…
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January 25, 2014 Communication
You are an unique individual with your own characteristics and circumstances therefore you are interesting. Peaking someone’s interest in you can be done with a humble nature. Never shout your name out loud, instead whisper it softly. If someone were to…
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Most mothers will convince themselves, when their daughters are very young that they would like their daughters to grow up and possess the same traits and personality, that they have. Become Minnie Me’s, so to speak. My caution, as a…
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Parents are obligated emotionally and financially in the raising of their children until their children reach the legal age of adulthood. This transfer of financial responsibility from parents to their children should occur as early as eighteen years of age….
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December 29, 2013 Communication
Thinking before you speak is important in any relationship. Thinking before you speak, will negate harsh and offensive words being spoken. Gathering your thoughts in the heat of a debate or argument will help the communication be more precise and…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
One day, you might stand in the face of rejection and ridicule. Are you able to over look their rude and hostile behavior and continue to love and treat them in the way you wish to be treated? My bet…
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December 27, 2013 Communication
Lies are not acceptable. Who decided a white lie is more acceptable to any lie that is told? Is a white lie based on the color white, presumably being closer to purity or deemed less harmful than a regular lie…
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December 26, 2013 Communication
What are some of the myriad of reasons, why we should listen to our elderly relatives? Guidance, advice, precautionary measures and some good gossip, may be some of the reasons that we should listen to our elderly relatives. While listening…
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December 12, 2013 Communication
At one time or another a misunderstanding may occur in most any relationship. The most frequent causes of misunderstandings are mis communication. Another incident, that may cause a misunderstanding in a relationship is assuming a position or thought,which is entirely…
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How do I love my child? Let me count the ways. I will certainly tell them “I love them.” I will show them I love them by providing for them and challenging them to be the best they can be….
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Ideally, families should consist of loving relationships, between the family members. A family should be a haven to offer comfort, encouragement and support for the trials that prevail us in the outside world. Regretfully, many of us find ourselves engaged…
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Communicating with your elderly parents on a regular basis is necessary to make certain that they are doing well. A regular phone call from their children will assure an elderly parent that their children are concerned about their well being….
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While, venting to your children about the perceived abuse from the other parent is never a good idea. This type of dialogue may backfire and place the child in an uncomfortable precarious situation with the other parent. Often times,a parent…
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November 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Longevity, and happiness are the outcome of a successful marriage. Alas, there have been many married couples who have lasted in marriage for twenty or more years. Most would say that these marriages were successful for those twenty years or…
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November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
Real men and real women do cry real tears and express real emotions. Bereavement hasn’t any gender. Some may mistakenly believe the loss of a heterosexual mate is much different from losing just a close “friend.” Anyone who would be…
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November 25, 2013 Crisis Support
The effects of a stroke are life altering. Strokes are debilitating,dehumanizing and may destroy the foundation of most families. The entire family must recover from this devastating disease. Yes, the family has also suffered tremendously. They may have lost a…
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November 17, 2013 Communication
Compliments are viewed as accolades,kudos,encouragements and a well deserved “pat on the back”. Complimenting others may make you feel good because a compliment is freely recognizing the attire,accomplishment or stellar character of another individual. A compliment is a form of…
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November 16, 2013 Communication
Complaining is a form of negative communication. Complaining is usually conveyed in a hostile tone and with hostile motives. Complaining never ever reconciles relationships. In fact, the constant barrage of complaints can prove fatal to most any relationship. Some people…
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November 15, 2013 Communication
The writer has always been taught to stay within her grace, even in the midst of encountering rude behavior from someone. People are all responsible for their own behaviors and how they respond to rudeness speaks of their own moral fiber and character. It is always best…
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November 15, 2013 Communication
Consuming or drinking too much alcohol can alter a persons personality. Indulging in drinking alcohol excessively can reduce inhibitions and may cause a person with a drinking problem to become obnoxious, rude and insulting. There’s a chance their drinking will…
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