What Men should Wear to a Wedding
Another one of your friends is about to bite the dust and you’re faced with that familiar conundrum… what to wear to a wedding? The nagging feeling that you are now too old to get away with a shirt and…
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Author Archive: Natalia Jones
How to Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks, also known as striae, are caused by excessive stretching of the skin. They are very common in women who have been pregnant but they also crop up during puberty, which means that although you may feel very alone…
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Money Lessons that Marriage can Teach
July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Matrimony has a way of complicating things more than you ever thought possible. Now, marriage is a beautiful thing. It’s supposed to be a symbol of a lifelong commitment that is based on love, but it is not all sugar…
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Small Gifts for your Wife
July 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Sometimes it’s nice just to give a small gift to show your wife that you appreciate everything she does. It doesn’t have to be a birthday, anniversary or Christmas to give her a small token of your love and commitment,…
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Entertaining Muslims
The duty of the host is to make all guests feel welcome and comfortable. If you have Muslim guests there are a few things you should keep in mind if you would like them to be at ease in your…
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Signs He’s a Loser
Even fairy tales say that you may have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince, but if your frog shows no hint that he may magically turn into a handsome knight, it may be time to move…
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Why Women Buy Shoes that Hurt their Feet
Among the many things that make women curious creatures, the question of why women buy shoes that hurt their feet is one that has prompted many explanations and still manages to mystify the opposite sex. A look at the socialization…
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Fight Aging with Antioxidants
February 14, 2015 Skin and Body
We would all love to hold on to the fresh and youthful glow of our twenties, when our faces revealed nothing of the fun we had the night before. As the years roll by, we gather experiences that we would…
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How to Recession Proof your Marriage
February 11, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
In tough economic times personal finances dip and may even nose dive, but this is not the only casualty. Relationships also tend to suffer as the strain of financial woes test the strength of the ties that bind and threaten…
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Ways to be Romantic on a Budget
Living on a tight budget doesn’t give you an automatic “get out of jail free” card when it comes to infractions in the romance department. Every relationship needs to be injected with a bit of magic to keep the wheels…
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Do Men Change after Marriage
September 30, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
If the question was ‘do women change after marriage?’ many would wonder if it was meant to be rhetorical. Indeed the evolution of women before and after marriage has been the butt of many a joke, but are men really…
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The Role of Money in a Relationship
September 30, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
“It is a truth universally accepted that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” Jane Austen’s words express the generally accepted truth of money and relationships in the Victorian era. Relationships,…
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Should you Interfere in a Friends Unhealthy Relationship
July 6, 2014 Friends and Peers
It is a difficult thing to see a close friend experience the pain of an unhealthy relationship. Figuring out how to offer help or advice to a friend in need can feel like walking in a field of verbal landmines….
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Things to consider before getting into Business with your Spouse
June 18, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Getting into business with your spouse might seem like a fantastic idea, especially if you think you have a strong relationship, but it can actually be a very difficult process. Starting and running a business is hard enough when you…
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How to Annoy a Guy on a Date
If you really want to get a guy running for the hills after your date these suggestions are sure to work. 1) Talk Only About Yourself Being chatty is great and can even be considered a likeable trait, but when…
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How to Entertain Unexpected Guests
You may love having friends over, but if the unexpected guest sends you into a panic and you find yourself running in circles around the house yelling “just give me a minute!”, then the following tips are for you. Become…
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How to use Facebook as a Dating Tool
Facebook is a mammoth social networking site and its sheer size makes it a great opportunity to meet others who share your interests. However, in order to successfully use Facebook as a dating tool and avoid coming across as a…
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What to Talk about on a first Date
The first date can feel like the mother of all interviews. You check your outfit a million times before you allow yourself to leave the house, sometimes even calling for back-up, so some friends come over to vet the outfit…
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Maintaing Privacy with Houseguests
Putting up friends or family for an extended period definitely adds some spice into your everyday routine, but the fun can turn sour faster than it takes to shake out the welcome mat if you are not prepared for some…
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How to Entertain Guests of different Cultural Backgrounds
July 23, 2013 Friends and Peers
The opportunity to entertain guests from different cultural backgrounds is indeed a privilege. You can make your event even more exciting and exotic by melding the different traditions of your guests with your own customs. The following are a few…
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