Many people have issues with their in-laws, but are able to handle them with a bit of tact and lots of turning the other cheek. Nevertheless, if in-laws become so overbearing that it is impossible to ignore them, you may…
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When you’re still of school age, or even at university, you expect your parents to organise your adult life, at least to a certain extent. Even if it does annoy you sometimes, you would be surprised if they didn’t interfere…
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October 2, 2013 Crisis Support
The death of a loved one is a deeply traumatic experience and it may take many years before you have recovered. Even after the initial stages of grief have subsided, there are long days and nights to fill, especially when…
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Long distance relationships are rarely ideal, but for one reason or another, they are often necessary if you are to keep the relationship going. One reason they can fail, however, is if you can’t keep your jealousy in check. Fortunately,…
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People are always suspicious of someone who appears to be a loner. Sometimes there may well be good reason. Research into serial killings have shown us that the perpetrators are often loners, allowing social pressure and/or mental illness to warp…
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Whether you’ve only just met, or have been together for some time, meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time can be an extremely stressful experience. Of course, there are no set ways that you should behave; that depends very…
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If you are outgoing, you may be concerned that being married to, or living with, an introvert will drag you down. In some cases, it may. However, it is important to remember that everyone has strengths and, in a lot…
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If you are outgoing, you may be concerned that being married to, or living with, an introvert will drag you down. In some cases, it may. However, it is important to remember that everyone has strengths and, in a lot…
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September 22, 2013 Communication
Your home is your castle; when you are there, you want to feel safe and secure. That feeling should be strengthened by positive relationships with your neighbours, so that you know if anything goes wrong, you can turn to them….
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British Prime Minister David Cameron is being heavily criticised by the Roman Catholic Church for his decision to make same sex marriages legal in England and Wales. Since 2005, civil partnerships have been an option for gay couples, but up…
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August 30, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Losing a partner, whether to divorce or death, is a painful, protracted process and is not something that you can get over without the benefit of time. Eventually, you will hopefully meet someone else and will be ready to consider…
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August 23, 2013 Crisis Support
Suicide is an incredibly difficult thing to cope with; both for the person considering suicide and for anyone who cares about that person. For the latter, it may often feel like they’re fighting a losing battle, and out of desperation…
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August 18, 2013 Crisis Support
A recent survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed some shocking figures; 1 in 3 women in the US have been a victim of partner assault over their lifetime and the same applies to…
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Whether or not a break-up is the way forward is a big decision; all too many people make rash decisions that they later regret. It may well be that there is little you can do to fix things, but then…
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August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Introverted people make very good friends, because they are generally very loyal. They will appreciate the fact that you take the time to be part of their lives; all the more so, because they struggle to make friends in the…
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August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Many people, particularly those who work for organisations with offices all over the country or even world, need to work closely with people that they may never have met in person. Most of the time, this is not a problem,…
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August 14, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
If you’re single, it can seem as though nearly everyone is in a relationship. However, the chances are that you have had a relationship that is now over and you are on the lookout for a new one. Yet there…
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August 14, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
For some people, marriage means commitment to one person and, at some point in the future, children. However, in today’s every-changing world, many people have different outlooks and are quite happy to go through life without children. The problem comes…
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Having an elderly relative whom you believe is no longer capable of looking after themselves, but refuses to go into a nursing home, can be a major headache. You want to ensure that they receive the best possible care, but…
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The problem of the aging population, and who is going to care for them, is an issue worldwide. In the United Kingdom alone, the Telegraph reported nearly half of people aged over 60 live alone. Furthermore, in 2011, 4.7 per cent…
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August 7, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friendships are all about give and take. Most of the time, they will be a source of joy, but they don’t always run smoothly. Sooner or later, you will have a disagreement about something and, if one or both of…
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There is a preconception on the part of many people that, in a parody of Jane Austen’s opening lines in Pride and Prejudice, a woman in possession of her faculties must be in want of a partner. Considering the number of…
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August 5, 2013 Friends and Peers
Everyone has had them – those friends whose presence makes you groan under your breath. However, on the whole, you appreciate them for what they bring to your life…or do you? If you have a friend who seems to affect…
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The Pew Research Center has released the results of a study which shows that approximately one in ten Americans have tried online or mobile dating. Nearly two thirds of those who have tried online or mobile dating have gone on…
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A relationship break-up is always hard at any age – it nearly always feels as though nothing worse can ever happen. However, when young, you are more resilient; the feelings dissipate quickly and, before you know it, life will have…
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Few people really want to be alone. It is part of human nature to need another half; to have that someone who understands you like no other and is always there for you whether you are up or down. Hopefully,…
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Relationship building in the workplace can be more complicated than it may first appear. Obviously you need to have good relationships with colleagues, but nor do you want your work/home life balance to merge into one. Finding a balance between…
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