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Relationships & Family > First Dates First-date safety tips for women: 3 of 51
Ten tips for the first date Meet somewhere familiar to you, preferably where you are well known. Not only will you feel more comfortable, but a guy is less likely to cause you a problem if he knows you have back-up. Be yourself. If your date end up as a partner he will eventually uncover any lies, and this could mean the end... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Friendship: 12 of 80
I have made a lot of 'friends' in my life. Most have gone,but the best remain. Most come and go;they are friends for a short while. Most friendships have a sell-by-date. This may sound harsh, but it is true. There are few people who can be friends for life. We all change with time, and it is rare to find someone who stats wi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mental abuse: 3 of 19
Behind Closed Doors Another day with this new dawn, He awakes with the same old groan and yawn. The promises made to change his ways But she knows he will always be the same He grunts as she gets out of bed, His attention on the pain in his head. She throws away the leftover wine, As she muses on the endless march of time. H... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Tips on dealing with a stressful life: 3 of 12
Some ways to reduce stress. They really work! 1. Hit something. Letting out some of that pent-up frustration with a little controlled physical violence can help! Just be careful what you hit. Generally speaking other people and dogs are out, and glass windows and brick walls hurt. Try thumping the pillow or better still inve... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Emotional abuse: 10 of 37
You protest that you didn't abuse me, as you never put a bruise on me. You think you are so much better than the men who use their fists. But you are not. You never listened to me. When you questioned me you would yell over the top of me as I tried to respond.All my interests were seen as second-rate. You did everything you ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love unrequited: 118 of 399
X You murdered my muse My head full of you No room for poetry Although you're untrue. Creativity strangled You burgled my mind With a counterfeit kiss You rendered me blind. To escape from your prison Is now what I need If you've any compassion Please set me free More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary What qualifies a man as dating potential?: 12 of 40
We all have different ideas of what we are looking for, but this is what would make a man a potential date for me. Humour It is true; we girls are very attracted to a man who can make us laugh. This isn't about being a great comedian. I would date a man who amused me. Its about having a general sense of humour that I can rel... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Breaking up: 2 of 6
Dear John, Thank you so much for your letter telling me how much you still love me, and for your offer of a meal. It is flattering to hear you still fancy' me. But I have to say no. As I know your enormous ego will find this difficult to understand, here are my reasons why. If nothing else, I can hope you will take a hint or... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Ladies, beware: Men to avoid ... forever: 7 of 16
Nine men to avoid dating at all costs. 1.The toy boy A lot of women think this would be great fun and assume the sex would be fantastic. They forget that experience really does matter and that the fumbling of an inept lover is not actually that exciting. Still sex is not everything, so what about the rest of the relationship... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy How horoscopes work: 8 of 16
Most people think of the astrology they see in the papers, based on sun-signs. Even those who do not believe in 'all that rubbish' will usually know their sign. But there is a lot more to astrology than this. Astrologers divide the sky( or zodiac) up into 12 sections, each representing one of the signs. These are named after... More..