Having experienced several losses of people that were close to me in the past year, as well as knowing others that have lost loved ones of their own, I have both given and received many sympathy notes. These often go…
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My dear friend, my first true love, how am I supposed to say good-bye? It’s so early yet and our hello is hardly past. This is not the way it was supposed to be. We were supposed to have plenty…
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For years, I felt that I was condemned to a life lived as an afterthought of my past. Growing up in as much dysfunction as I had, it seemed that I didn’t even know the first thing about what “normal”…
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There are many people in this world who seem to be determined to point out every negative aspect of every person, situation, and/or idea. They are in the workplace, in social circles, and even in our own families, at times….
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Dealing with a boyfriend who puts his ex over you is extremely difficult. Often, this is a situation that makes it impossible to build a relationship that is healthy and enduring. It would take a woman with the highest of…
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Dating, especially initial dates with a particular person, is often a nerve-wracking experience. You are with someone new that you are interested in getting to know better, and there is so much that you don’t yet know about this person….
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In marriage, good communication is absolutely essential to ensuring that the relationship will last and that both people will feel that their thoughts and feelings are validated by one another. In friendships and other relationships, effective communication is also important….
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Relationships aren’t always easy. The moments of joy and happiness are interspersed with times of frustration and irritation, many of which come from nothing more than simple misunderstandings. These misunderstandings, though, can lead to arguments and if not taken care…
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Breaking up is rarely easy and most of the time, it is one of life’s hardest situations to get through and recover from. You have given your heart and invested your time and energy into another person. When it ends,…
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March 19, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It is an unfortunate fact that in today’s society, infidelity has become all too common. This problem, which was once associated primarily with men, has come to the forefront and as it has, we have seen that women are not…
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In every relationship, there will be arguments at some point. We are all unique individuals with differing thoughts and opinions, which can lead to disagreements between even the closest of people. Not every argument has to end poorly, however. If…
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Most of us, if not all, know someone who is passive aggressive in their words and/or behavior. It may take some time for us to recognize that this is what is even happening, when we are dealing with a person…
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If you have recently undergone breast augmentation, or are preparing to do so, congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and one that you have probably been waiting for and dreaming of for quite some time. Breast augmentation is…
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Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery performed in North America today. Many women will actually get the procedure done in their lifetimes and even more will seriously consider it. The insertion of implants into one’s body is not…
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In recent years, the numbers of people who go “under the knife” for the sake of beauty alone have dramatically increased, with breast implant procedures topping every other one. Women are the most likely candidates to undergo cosmetic surgery procedures…
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Having recently undergone a cosmetic surgery procedure, I had the opportunity to learn quite a bit about plastic surgeons and the vast differences between them. There are so many to choose from and the decision is an incredibly important one…
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If you are going to be undergoing any sort of surgery, it is always best to prepare your body for the trauma and changes that it is going to be going through. Cosmetic surgery is no different and it is,…
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A person’s self-esteem is comprised of many different aspects. There is our mental side, our emotional side, our spiritual side, and our physical side. If we are less than confident in just one of these areas of our lives, it…
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Having had small breasts all of my life, I have grown accustomed to the teasing and judgments that people feel free to hand out to us “littlest angels”. I always admired the Dolly Partons and Pamela Andersons of the world…
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There is no relationship more sacred and special than that which is shared between a man and his wife. Unfortunately, it seems that this is the one which is the easiest to take for granted after those vows are taken…
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Ah, the pleasure of wearing those newfangled shoes called, Crocs. I have become a fan, but it wasn’t without a fight. I first saw these shoes on the delicate little feet of my typically high-fashion sixteen year old daughter. I…
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There was a day, decades ago, when it was not unusual at all for a mother to be at home with the kids, caring for kith and kiln. In those days, it was the working woman who was the exception,…
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March 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Being a good wife is alot more than just saying the vows, wearing the ring and being faithful. To be a truly good wife, the first step is to enjoy being one. Many women get married just to be married,…
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March 10, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
With the war on terror continuing on, we are seeing some of our military men and women beginning to come home after serving on lengthy deployments. A soldier that is returning from the battlefield is coming bearing memories that we,…
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March 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Falling in love with someone in a uniform may be every person’s fantasy, but trust me, when you capture his or her heart and the marriage has begun, the fantasy will change drastically. It isn’t that it can’t still be…
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March 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The honeymoon’s over, the fairytale has come to a crashing halt that definitely didn’t end in “happily ever after” and you are staring at this person you married in amazement. You don’t even recognize them! This person, who started out…
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March 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
After the wedding is over, the newlyweds embark on what will be one of the most incredible experiences they will share in their lifetimes. It is referred to as the “honeymoon phase” and it is pure bliss, but it will…
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March 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A marriage can begin, continue on and end without a couple being “in love”. Having a couple of extremely different marriages of my own to look back on, I can attest to the fact that “in love” is not always…
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March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Happy relationships don’t just happen, they are created. As with any other creation, it will take work, time, and commitment to see a beautiful outcome. If you put forth the effort, though, you will experience a wonderful and fulfilling payoff…
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March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
In almost every relationship, there will come a time that a crisis has to be faced and dealt with, sometimes at the risk of losing the relationship. In marriage, this is even more true than in other relationships. It is…
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