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Ms.Alisha Rose has written on various titles on several subjects here at Helium. She was honored to publish some poetry in her past. Currently, she is working on a short story and hopes to have it completed and published by end of 2009.

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Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with a pushy salesman: 2 of 57
Getting rid of a pushy salesman can be quite difficult sometimes. A salesman is usually so intense because they are making a commission or looking to be the best employee with the highest sales. This causes much competition in a company. Sadly, the consumers fall victim to such behavior derived from them. There are many ways... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Reasons girls should "call it a night": 1 of 7
Being single can be either a liberating, or a lonely time. Some women crave attention and a social environment. Others, are quite cautious or may be introverted. However, there are women who have careers or even children to consider when they go out. There are many reasons why girls should "call it a night". Taking personal ... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Understanding the male mind: 8 of 19
Men spend years tinkering with car parts and building motors. I have come to think some men believe if they can complete building a motor or engine, they can figure out a woman. Heck, they believe they can conquer anything. Now it's time to put all those components in the car, hook them together, and see if the car runs. The... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Explanations of the fear of being loved: 6 of 12
Where do you turn when you have lost that perfect potential mate? You have already gotten out of control with jealousy, fear, and coming up with excuses of why things cannot work out. You cry over the smallest things and the poor guy is sick of it, yet stayed by your side through it all. Until finally one night you decide th... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should gays and lesbians be allowed civil unions but not marriage?: 20 of 36
We all share the same responsibilities. We have jobs, bills, and even parenting. These are high priorities in life for many. Straight or homosexual, we all have to take care of our priorities. I do not see any difference in straight couples or homosexual couples. There are homosexual couples that are not legally married and ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Verbal communication: Active speaking and active listening: 4 of 7
When you are having a discussion, you will be actively speaking. You must also be listening. Many times, people have what they want to say in their mind. They cannot hear what the other person is saying. This confuses the other person, because when you finally speak, you could be way off track or it no longer pertains to the... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills The art of communication: Basic principles of effective communication: 18 of 30
Like all things, these steps will take practice until they become habit. It doesn't happen over night. For some, it can take years up to their whole life. You will notice the changes in your behavior and actions as well as your tone, pitch, and reactions. You will also notice a change mentally. The way you think will become ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Differences between personal and electronic communication: 7 of 10
Long ago, friends and family would have gatherings. They would talk for hours and enjoy creating memorable moments. Some would swap recipes for home cooked meals by talking while cooking. They would give the directions for each step in producing each dish for the meal. Very rarely were these written down. Others may have gon... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Popular questions women ask men: 15 of 21
Women ask too many questions! With an intent look and eyes furrowed, she asks more and more. Do I look fat? She's too self conscious. The guy wants to yell,"Don't you know you are a knockout babe? I would not be here if I thought otherwise!" He remains silent because he knows she will ask the following questions afterward. "... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Can insulting words like "fag" ever be used in a way that is not negative?: 8 of 11
What was once a positive, can lose the power it holds and become something else. Through time, it can gather strength and reclaim it's identity. Words define meanings. There can always be a way to turn something around and become or return to a positive meaning and effect. Born during the Carter presidency, I was later old e... More..