August 16, 2013 Friends and Peers
Accepting someone for who they are should be a golden rule in a book somewhere. Although acceptance tends to be easier said than done. People talk about tolerance and acceptance all the time. What they may not realize is that…
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August 15, 2013 Friends and Peers
It is not easy uprooting and moving your life to a new place. You have to leave everything familiar behind; people, places and events all become part of the past. As you settle into your new home, you are faced…
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August 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The “D” word is not something most married couples even think about, let alone discuss. No one wants to think that their marriage could end up in an ugly divorce. The only thing worse than going through a divorce yourself,…
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Most people go through times of grief throughout their lives. Knowing this fact certainly does not make it easier to manage the grief. It is good to allow yourself to feel the emotions associated with grief for a period of…
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August 14, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are many key elements that can help strengthen a marriage. Of the most important ones, just might surprise you. There are vital things like trust, honesty and communication, and then there are things like date night. Date night is more important…
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Office romance is certainly not a new concept. People have been dating in the workplace, probably since the workplace came into existence. There are definitely good things about dating a coworker like saving on commute expenses and common ground. People…
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If taking a family vacation sounds like a lot of planning and general hassle, then you are thinking about it the wrong way. Try examining the idea from a different perspective. Some of your family members may not be around as…
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Planning a family reunion can leave people wanting to pull their own hair out. Along with the preparations, they have to worry about announcements, who gets along with who and who is allergic to what kind of food. The laughable part…
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When the snow starts falling, do you jump up and down in anticipation, or groan because it is cold and nasty outside? If you are one of those people that counts the days until summer, then this article is for…
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Times have changed so much as technology has advanced. Not so long ago, the only way people could connect with long distance loved ones was by phone calls. Today it is almost a foreign concept to hand write a letter…
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The joining of two families can be both challenging and rewarding. When two families come together they can expect lots of changes and an adjustment period. As with any family, there will be problems to deal with as well as…
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August 11, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are so many things, both big and small, that spouses do for each other every day that can go unnoticed. This lack of appreciation could be because those things are done every day without fail, such as preparing lunch…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The term “date night” can mean a couple of different things: a night when a well established couple goes out for fun or when two people go out for fun and to get to know one another. Many married couples…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Cheating is one of those subjects that people only like to talk about if it doesn’t affect them personally. The truth is no one likes to admit that their spouse is, or has, cheated on them. Cheating is an ugly…
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How many times have you heard someone say, “You’re not listening to me!”, and felt bad for them? Sometimes when people are talking, one talks over the other or assumes they know what their partner is thinking and going to…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is a wonderful thing that joins two hearts together. The beginning of the marriage is full of romantic outings and loving gestures. Then, as many couples begin settling into their lives together, the romance seems to falter. Life happens…
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August 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are people everywhere you turn that will tell you how to maintain a perfect marriage. The one thing these people seem to forget is respect. A simple seven letter word that speaks volumes when it comes to the way couples…
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August 10, 2013 Friends and Peers
This is not going to be a comfortable topic for many of you; freeloading friends and/or family members. Take a deep breath as this touchy subject is discussed. No one likes to feel like they are being taken advantage of,…
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Sweaty palms, a racing heart and fear can all be part of a first date. There is the fear that something will happen to make you look bad. What if you get spinach in your teeth or spill your coffee?…
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First dates can exciting and nerve racking. It offers the chance to get to know someone a little bit better and also (hopefully) have a good time. While you are having fun, there are things you should pay attention to…
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Just the phrase, ‘a first date’ can conjure up images of sweaty palms and nervous conversation. The awkwardness of trying to come up with conversation topics can be nerve racking. You really want to make a good impression and say all…
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There is no easy way to discuss abusive relationships and their victims. A common misconception is that women are the only victims of abuse and this is not the case. Abuse can be mental and/or physical and is sometimes very…
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August 5, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
In the modern world of technology, making friends around the world is easier than ever imagined. What do you do if you start suspecting that an online friend wants to become romantically involved? How can you tell through chat room…
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August 4, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is a tough thing to go through; thank goodness for loving friends and family to help you deal with it. No matter how bad the marriage was, there is still a certain of emotional pain experienced during the divorce….
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August 3, 2013 Friends and Peers
Friends are partners in crime, confidants and fountains of encouragement. They can bring you up when you are down and make you laugh like there is no tomorrow. There is a special bond between friends that neither time nor distance…
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The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for many people. There is an excitement in the air as people engage in holiday activities. From gift shopping to hosting and attending parties, Christmas can be a very busy time…
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Grieving for the loss of a loved one is never an easy process. People handle grief in different ways. Some are overcome with sadness, some go into a period of denial. Others go through a period of being angry and feeling abandoned. Some…
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As many couples can attest, effective communication is not as easy as it seems. This is especially true during heated disagreements. It may shock some people to know that sometimes it can be harder to talk to your partner about…
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August 2, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Since relationships do not come complete with neat little instructions, it is rather ridiculous for anyone to say what is healthy and what is not for each couple. Now, there are obvious things like abuse in any form, that is…
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August 2, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The happiest couples occasionally argue, it is just the way life goes sometimes. Most people do not like to fuss and fight nor do they intentionally set out to start a fight. Right or wrong, once in awhile couples just…
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