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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is love?: 2 of 207
One word in our vocabulary says more than all the other words put together; that word is love. How it is said, when and to whom or what, makes the word more beautiful and stronger. One simple four letter word that holds within it the power to change a person's life and to make pain vanish. Where does this word get its streng... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce Starting over after divorcing: 1 of 86
That cold, lonely morning finally came. This was the morning I had nightmares of and the morning I had tried so hard to avoid. It was the morning of dread and despair yet one of confidence and peace; this was the first day of the rest of my life. This was the beginning of my life after divorce. I slowly pulled myself up from... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Expressing heartfelt love to your mate: 1 of 48
It is so important for both members of a committed relationship to feel they are an integral part of the relationship and to know they are loved. To love someone and not receive like sentiments in return is so frustrating and defeating. It really doesn't take a great deal to express heartfelt love for your partner either. Th... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Infidelity: You can forgive, but can you ever forget?: 1 of 44
You have just discovered that your husband has cheated on you with another woman. You have endured extreme emotional hardship, severe heartache and intense mental anguish at the hands of your loving mate. You need so desperately to protect yourself right now. You may not be able to suffer any more hardship of any kind. Your ... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Is your relationship in danger of an affair?: 1 of 39
There is something inherently painful about knowing your partner is cheating on you. It is painful to know the truth and still it is imperative we know it. We need to know if our partner is even considering having an affair of any kind. We need to know if our partner is even speaking with someone of the opposite sex. It is a... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should the United States legalize gay marriage?: 1 of 38
Marriage is considered, by many, to be a sacred institution. They believe it is the epitome of all human relationships. It isn't just a few people who feel this way either. The federal Governement does not recognize same sex marriage and is prohibited from doing so by the Defense of Marriage act. Nationwide, four states have... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 1 of 33
As the twig is bent, so will the tree grow. Fortunately for us, our children are not twigs and they will not become a tree. Although there are many ways we can influence our children as they grow, they will still end up having their own "free will." That is, they can still make their own decisions and choose what they want t... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants?: 2 of 56
Fifteen years ago my now ex-wife was free chatting on a primitive chat site with whomever was available. Not a dating site, but then there weren't any back then. She would chat with intensity; all night long, 18 to 24 hour stints. She would wrap herself around the computer. The chatting to other men was debilitating enough, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Romantic things to do on a rainy day for couples: 1 of 27
Rainy days are the thing of man's imagination. If you are married to the one you love, a rainy day can be just the catalyst you need to get next to your partner to help stimulate that imagination once again. I look forward to waking up and hearing the pitter patter of little raindrops on the window and on the roof. I especia... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Signs your husband is cheating on you: 1 of 25
I am a husband who has been on both sides of the "cheating on you" question. I have cheated on a past wife and I have been cheated on by a different wife. I didn't like either role but they both taught me a lot. Besides the actual physical actions a cheating partner may go through, there are at least a dozen phrases he will ... More..