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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Friendship: 5 of 84

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...
Relationships & Family > First Dates First-date safety tips for women: 9 of 44

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...
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary What qualifies a man as dating potential?: 8 of 37

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...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love unrequited: 117 of 372

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
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mental abuse: 9 of 25

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...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Emotional abuse: 14 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 ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Breaking up: 2 of 5

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...
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Tips on dealing with a stressful life: 5 of 10

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...
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Race and inequality as portrayed in Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte: 1 of 1

Jane Eyre was published in 1847; shortly after British West Indian slaves gained their freedom in 1836 .Racial inequality was therefore a topical political issue. The events of the novel are set earlier, almost certainly during the period of the slave trade. Bronte and her character Jane Eyre would have grown up in a culture...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 99 of 189

Well here we all are,ready for another stimulating day at the office. There's old Edna, sitting in the corner - don't talk to her,she can't hear you. Her hearing aid packed up weeks ago, but she says she finds dealing with clients much more bearable if she can't actually hear what they are saying. Next to her is Bill, rustli...