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I am English and have a partner who works for an American company.

I have four children who are either the bane of my life or the absolute light - it varies from day to day...

I am currently training as a teaching assistant and do voluntary work at our local

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Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating vs. courtship: 1 of 22
Dating is really a modern version of courting, except without the traditional restrictions that are usually imposed upon two people who are searching for a "connection" in life or a view to marriage. Dating is an informal way to get to know someone a little better. It is a private matter between two people who arrange to mee... More..
Other What would you do with a million pounds?: 2 of 43
The first thing I would do with a million pounds (I take it we are talking about the papery stuff that you buy things with) is to leave it in the bank. Just for a while. Forget about it for a whole year even... hard though it may be. When the year is over I will look at the amount of interest I have accumulated and then that... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the meadow: 3 of 63
Warm and mellowed out, We lie down in rich grass, Spikes of prickly blades, Prick our faces, Like natures pincushion. Buttercups and poppies, Swathe the horizon in a sea Of delicious color. The sun caresses our faces. A warm, calming light that soothes Our troubled minds. We stretch out our childish bodies, Pointing our toes... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Sciatica symptoms: 1 of 19
Most people I know have had some kind of back pain over the years and will say how debilitating and agonizing it can be. Often enough the symptoms are easy to recognize, but also difficult to treat. Sciatica describes a common form of low back or leg pain that is often used by people without really understanding what the ter... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care How to keep working hands soft: 1 of 19
It seems that we always take our hands for granted and expect a lot out of them. Looking after them properly doesn't need to be a chore and if you look after when you are young, your older self will be thankful that you did. To keep working hands soft isn't difficult. You just need to keep a few vital ingredients with you at... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods The benefits of giving children choices rather than commands: 2 of 37
From an early age, as soon as a child's cognitive and muscle system begin to mature, and he begins to become more mobile, his range of choices within the boundaries of experience begin to develop. The child begins to think for himself and develop a personality in his own right separate from his parents, using this new sense ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Falling in love with your best friend: How to handle it: 1 of 18
Best friends are special. They have been there for us through good times and bad. They know all our innermost thoughts. They know what our fears are and they know what makes us happy. They give us constant joy in our lives and offer us support and help whenever we need it. They often know us better than we know ourselves, si... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Dealing with a "cheating heart": 2 of 35
Coming to terms with the fact that your partner has a cheating heart takes guts and determination. Your heart is broken and your trust has been abused in a terrible way. Not only do you have to face the fact that your partner has had an affair, you must come to terms with the fact that he had become emotionally close to anot... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Atheism as a religion: 2 of 34
The Oxford dictionary defines religion as having "the belief or worship of a God or gods" and it also defines religion as "a particular system of faith and worship" It defines atheism as a "lack of belief in God or gods." So when we beg the question whether atheism can be looked upon as a religion, it can actually be seen as... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Banning smoking in public areas: 6 of 101
Banning smoking in public areas is on the whole, a good thing and smokers themselves are often the first to apologize for the effect that their cigarette smoking may be having on you. Nevertheless you do find that many other smokers are also unaware or uncaring to the effects that their habit may be having on the health of o... More..