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I have been interested in writing since I was a young child. I started writing historical biographies and fiction when I was still in middle school.

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Cheating and second chances: 3 of 52
Confronting a cheating spouseAdultery is an archaic word to many people. But whatever you decide to call it, it still means the same thing. When a spouse is unfaithful, it breaks a contract of promise and hope. This article will address a situation where one spouse cheated while the other spouse was innocent.ConfrontationMake... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Assessing interracial relationships: 4 of 23
Couples who are in an interracial relationship will probably face an uphill struggle to find acceptance and tolerance, even in our so-called "modern" society. There is no modern day apartheid, racial segregation, or law under any other name in America that keeps 21st century couples apart.People do not tend to come out and op... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Why stepmothers need more support: 2 of 9
Stepchildren are often the main focus of a step-family. Natural parents and stepparents will go to great lengths to accommodate the needs and desires of the children. This is understandable, because they want the children to quickly settle into the new family arrangement and to feel secure and wanted. But what about stepmothe... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for coping with in-laws: 11 of 27
On your wedding day, you not only acquired a new spouse, but you also became part of a wider new family, whether you liked it or not! In-laws, particularly mothers-in-law have a bad reputation. If you are mindful of some of the complexities involved with in-laws, you are likely to be more successful. 1. Do not speak disparagi... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment The benefits of having your wisdom teeth removed: 4 of 9
I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted last year and I am glad I came to that decision. I have never liked the idea of surgery. For every good experience, there seemed to be bad ones that followed, so I was a bit wary of taking this step at first. Before I made my decision, I spoke to other people who had gone through this pr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Dealing with discrimination when you are a legal immigrant: 1 of 1
The life of an immigrant in America is not an easy one, even for those who speak English, are legal Permanent Residents, those who are well educated and are comfortably well off. Many native citizens are often quick to remind immigrants of the fact that they are different, unwanted and how they believe they take the jobs of t... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Leprosy in modern times: 3 of 5
Leprosy is very well known as one of the world's oldest diseases. For example, Indian Sanskrit made mention of leprosy over 2,500 years ago. India has been battling to try and combat this debilitating disease. According to official records that have been released, India has successfully "eliminated leprosy". However, India st... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How to cope with a stubborn stepchild: 2 of 3
Stepchildren can be difficult to discipline at the start of a relationship with their parent. Stepparents also find it hard to take on the role of disciplinarian to children who are not their own. They often fear rejection from the child and disapproval from their spouse. How can you as a stepparent overcome these obstacles a... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Dining out etiquette: How to behave stylishly at restaurants: 20 of 29
How to treat waiters and waitresses properlyEating out is a treat for many people. But the experience can be marred if service is slow or poor. Many people would not hesitate to complain if they found the service to be bad. However, what about waiters and waitresses? How should customers treat them? The old saying "the custom... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Is television worth watching?: 44 of 49
Can you live without TV?When my husband and I moved into our newly built house 3 months ago, installing cable television or any kind of TV service for that matter, was not at the top of our list of priorities. We had moved approximately 6,000 miles from the UK to California and had spent 2 months in a hotel as we searched for... More..