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People write for different reasons. I write because if I didn't, I think I might burst with stored up passion for life events past and those up ahead and around the corner. We're living in a most

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 1 of 136
Ask ten married women why they had an affair and you would probably get ten different answers. There is no one, all inclusive, answer to why some married women have affairs. But we do know some of the answers to this question. For a few women, affairs are not relevant because she and her spouse have an open relationship, mea... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart: 2 of 177
Thousands of songs have been written about broken hearts and the inability to go on alone. Recovery is imperative for those who want to live to the fullest and live free from past relational failures. A broken heart, a dream shattered and an ego trashed are all ingredients for grieving something held valuable that did not co... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to resist bullying: 1 of 30
One incident of bullying occurs every seven minutes, says a study done by Craig and Peplers. Being targeted by bullies, in schools, is a problem that has existed for decades. But how can you resist it without becoming a greater target? Bullying occurs primarily in grade schools, but it can continue to high school and beyond.... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Am I the only one who could care less about old classmates?: 2 of 23
My graduating class was pretty special. From that class, came a military general, several writers, a medical doctor, some artists, a world class photographer, a secret service guy, and many other talented people, some of who who fly aircraft, provide health care and travel all over the world. That's not bad for a small town ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 15 of 116
Betrayal is about the worst thing that can happen to a spouse. It brings down walls of trust in an instant and stabs at the heart of the one betrayed. Adultery is ugly. It threatens families and often pulls them apart at the seams. No, woman or man wants to think that their partner or spouse is susceptible to having an affai... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to tell if someone likes you: 3 of 22
As young people become adolescents, they learn a new language called non-verbal communication. Of course it's not really new. We've all seen pleasure on our parent's face, when we've done something to please them. Similarly, we've read their expressions when we've done something that warrants their displeasure. In the teen y... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Is fear keeping you single?: 7 of 49
Have you lost the power to move forward in your relational life? You're not alone. If you've been hurt and disillusioned by past relationships, the easiest thing you can do is hide away in fear, but is it the best thing for you? Dreams are shattered when hearts are broken. The pain of losing a loved whether by break-up or th... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Guys: Easy steps to making a girl love you: 12 of 79
"You Made Me Love You" is an old, old song that Judy Garland sang to a picture of Clark Gable in a movie made before I was born. It's true that you can't make ALL woman love you, but, yes, you can make some women love you, if you have the smooth lines and charm. I'm swimming against the tide of popular opinion here, but ther... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives How to stop relatives from meddling in your personal affairs: 5 of 32
Meddling relatives seem to be present in every family. There is a way to stop them from meddling in your personal affairs. It usually works immediately but stubborn relatives might need more reinforcement. How do you stop relatives from meddling in your personal affairs? You can confront them angrily and demand that they sta... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Why thinking before you speak is important in a relationship: 7 of 43
Speaking our minds without thinking and choosing our words carefully, can be damaging if not tempered with kindness and gentleness. Relationships and families are destroyed everyday with our use of words without first thinking of their impact and consequence on our relationships. Being a very direct person, myself, I've lear... More..