The weakness of the current economy has repercussions not only in the marketplace, but in family life as well. As the nation’s belt tightens, many young people return to the nests from which they came. Once plentiful jobs are being…
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A wise dater does not change important aspects of his personality to attract potential mates. This includes a nice guy trying to break out of the friend zone by becoming a bad boy. It can be tiring to always be…
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July 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
It can be tricky at first, dealing with all of the talk of others, real or perceived, outside of the friendship, but yes, a lady and a gentleman can be close friends and nothing more. Almost four years ago, after…
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July 11, 2015 Friends and Peers
Philosophically speaking, love comes in several varieties. According to the ancient Greeks, and as found in the New Testament of the Bible, three types of love are key in how the world works. First, there exists the love Greek philosophers…
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July 11, 2015 Friends and Peers
Becoming friends with a member of the opposite sex can be quite rewarding for both parties. Engaging in such a friendship enlightens each member about how the opposite sex thinks and acts. This enlightenment helps the receiver understand the opposite…
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As long as humanity continues to exist, so will conversation. The art of conversation will continue to evolve into different forms as human beings and the societies in which they live keep changing. People were never meant to stay static…
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February 13, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Since a marriage ought to be a partnership of equals, one half of the equation does not “allow” the other half to do something. That said, pornography can add a new dimension to the marriage or keep one partner from…
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When a gentleman meets a shy lady, many thoughts can flood his mind. “Is she truly shy?” “ Could it be that she’s stuck up and would never like me?” “Would a gal like her give a guy like a…
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The process of grieving for and mourning the dead allows the person left behind by the loss to find ways of dealing with the event and, in the long term, coming to closure and acceptance of it. This is important…
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October 2, 2013 Friends and Peers
The death of a parent can happen at any time during a person’s life. Whether it happens expectedly or suddenly, the support of a true friend helps immensely in pulling the grieving person through. The question becomes how does a…
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