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Twenty-something, married, entrepreneur, dog owner.

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues When and how to end a friendship: 70 of 113
Friendships, like any relationship, have deal breakers - situations that immediately end a friendship, with little or no hope for reconciliation, (for example: dating an ex, lying, backstabbing, causing intentional embarrassment, and so on). These deal breakers can be different for each person, so it's a good idea to discuss ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Top five books everyone must read and why: 73 of 116
Five books changed the way that I think about my life and how I approach it. For that reason, I select them as my top five recommended reads:CUNT by Inga MusciA non-fiction work that explores female sexuality and self-image. The language is totally readable, relateable, and powerful. The book title is graphic, just like the c... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds The best dogs for apartment living: 24 of 38
Here's a list of the top ten dog breeds, for apartment living:- Basset Hound- Boston Terrier- Chihuahua- Corgi- Dachshund- Great Dane- Miniature Breeds (Min Pin, Toy Poodle, etc)- Pug- Schnauzer- Shar PeiMany people select their dog breed based on the size of their living space - apartment dwellers tend to chose small dog bre... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Should you wait? The best time to get married: 12 of 19
Before getting married, I recommend having some discussions with your spouse-to-be. First of all, make sure that you both really do want to be married, and don't just want a wedding like you've seen in the movies. If you agree, you both want to be married, it's good to discuss your non-negotiables (actions that would terminat... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics When abortion is appropriate: 4 of 6
Making the decision to end a pregnancy is not easy for anyone - especially the would-be mother. And, though I feel women need no justification to abort a pregnancy, I also know that having an abortion can be emotionally scarring. I know someone who had an abortion when they were a teenager and even as an adult, 48 years after... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Safest sports for children: 10 of 14
Any sport can be hazardous to your children, whether it's falling in hockey, heading the ball in soccer or taking a line drive in baseball. Growing up, I experienced all three of these things!However, that's why they make safety equipment of all shapes and sizes and sporting associations require coaches to take accredited tra... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Knowing when you've found the right one: 33 of 45
There are some who would say, "If you have to ask, he's not the One." I would say, "always ask the important questions". For me, I think that the important questions are:1. Am I completely at ease around him?2. Can I tell him anything and everything, without risking our relationship?3. Are his non-negotiab... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts How to maintain and improve quality at Helium: 15 of 19
Quality is created and maintained by making sure that we all:1. Read answers as well as write them - so that we are all helping each other earn money and contribute to building the numbers being calculated by Helium's owner(s) during this trial phase.2. Refer friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers, and every other person ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The role of compatibility in relationships: 12 of 15
I learned the hard way that love is not enough to make a relationship work. It came as a complete shock to me, because I had been raised, and believed my whole life, that like Virgil said, "love conquers all". That is so absolutely false. I really think that people who spread this notion are responsible for the size... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What surprises people most about having children?: 21 of 22
There are so many things I am learning about having children. My husband and I are will start trying to start our family in the coming months, and I have been doing my research. There are so many things that I wish were openly discussed about the experience of birthing a child, and of being a parent. I have learned that the b... More..