Having low self-esteem will affect all aspects of ones life. When it comes to dating and the many layers that unfold as a result, it can be stressful and overwhelming. Low self-esteem centers on how one feels about themselves, and…
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October 12, 2015 Communication
The three most important words in any language are I love you. When we speak those words to loved ones, family and friends we are validating the importance of what they mean to us as individuals. When a parent speaks…
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August 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Character is defined as having a distinguishing quality, or a prominent attributeof something. To know a person that genuinely posses these qualities and more is a rarefeat to say the least. We’ve all met people that embrace these abilities without…
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Conflicts arise in all relationships albeit professional or personal. When dealing with conflicts, the main goal should be to arrive at resolve that is satisfying to both parties. When the relationship is more personal in nature such as husband and…
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Surviving a long distance relationship will test everything one has to the depths of ones being. To say it’s going to be challenge is like comparing apples to oranges. Relationships are complicated enough without adding distance as well. In a…
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August 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
People come in and out of your lives every day. Some leave a mark so deep they garner a certain place in your heart. Others move on, taking with them but a piece of your life in which moments were…
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August 14, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriages are in danger of extinction time and time again, and yet week after week young brides and grooms take the plunge hoping that theirs will be the one that lasts. The young bride dreams of what her wedding day…
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Communication is done in a variety of ways. Perhaps you know someone that has the ability to always say what they want… at just the right moment? Perhaps you are envious of those that have that ability? It’s easy to…
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Social skills can be the difference between being well liked, or being avoided like the plague. For most people, social skills come naturally, whereas for others it’s more of an area where they struggle with social interaction and what’s deemed…
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Society is unkind to our elderly population. So often they are viewed as a nuisance. It’s the move over mentality that the young people of today portray to our elderly who are more frail and vulnerable. Who among us has…
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Domestic violence brings to mind memories of running to my neighbor’s home and cowering as my mother cried out at each beating delivered from the hands of my father. On more than one occasion, it was the only place where…
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As one ponders this question about male/female friendships, one must definitively define the meaning of friend. A friend is defined as someone one knows well, and is regarded with affection and trust. With that in mind, what difference does it…
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Relationships evolve primarily around each other as well as outside circumstances. Conflict is as much a part of the relationship as are the people. In simple terms, conflict is nothing more than confrontation of opposing opinions or ideas. More often…
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With all the advanced technology offered today, the one component that can never be replaced is the intimacy that personal communication encourages, strengthening ties that bind us for life. Personal communication involves the awareness of how one sounds, and how…
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March 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
We are a society deeply rooted in values and traditions. Marriage is as much a tradition as it is a valued, respected way of life for most. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, they become engaged, and the preparation…
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Body language is read by paying close attention to the mannerisms of the person sending the messages. Some are obvious and readily acknowledged just by ones actions. The real knack to reading body language is being able to discern its…
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February 28, 2015 Communication
The tongue is perhaps the most discriminating tool readily available to man. When unbridled and left to the user, the words spoken are so sharp in manner and offensive in tone, one is left feeling as though they’ve been obliterated….
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February 16, 2015 Communication
Establishing boundaries is all about ones communication skills. One must be tactful, yet firm. Boundaries are in place for a multitude of reasons, and not all boundaries need an explanation. Boundaries are like gates, in which one establishes perimeters of…
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February 11, 2015 Communication
Mistakes are like intentions. They are both inevitable and accidental; however the end result is still the same. Have you ever wronged anyone intentionally? Have you ever done something that was clearly an accident? Perhaps the answer is a resounding…
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February 4, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Real beauty starts on the inside of all people regardless of what their exteriorboasts. I imagine that we’ve all met “beautiful” people only to find out as youget better acquainted how “ugly” they truly are. I always heard growing up…
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January 31, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is more than the perfect ceremony, the perfect dress and the most handsome couple. Those are all events that lead up to the union prior to the I Do’s. It’s more than love that brings a couple together. When…
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Everywhere you look nowadays the emphasis is on size. We are not a one size fits all society. On the contrary, we are a variety of sizes, shapes, and everything in between. As to who should model plus size clothing,…
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January 11, 2015 Communication
Conversation is simply defined as spoken words between people. When conversation is understood between said people and there’s an ebb and flow that exists, then we are in the presence of communication and all the wonderful ways in which to…
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Have you ever heard the old saying that silence is deafening? When communication fails and neither partner speak, the damaging effects can be unbearable. We are a society that is well versed in languages of all forms. Exploring the issues…
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Many are caregivers but they don’t necessarily provide care. When one thinks of the term caregiver, perhaps a nurse or motherly type is conjured up in one’s mind? Not everyone is cutout for the role of caregiver. Caregivers often take…
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As the elderly population continues to grow exponentially, more and more baby boomers will find themselves making life altering decisions such as, “what’s the best way in which to care for their elders?” Some may not even have a choice…
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December 3, 2014 Communication
There is a wealth of information we can obtain from our elderly. Their very presence is the start of our history, the beginning of our existence as well as the continuation of our future. In many ways, they opened doors…
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Family politics will continue to pass from generation to generation, as long as there is someone who feels the need to keep the pot stirred. Quite often there’s someone in the family that continually feels as though they are mistreated,…
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In her youth she was vibrant and confident with regards to her life and how it would turn out. However, her reality was unlike anything she could have ever imagined, yet she has come through it all with her dignity…
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November 9, 2014 Crisis Support
The answer to this will always remain a mystery. We can speculate, theorize, and study this until the end of time, and be no more closer to an answer then we are now. Since the question begs an answer, it…
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