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Thank you for visiting my Helium page. My passion for writing started when I was in high school and won a nationally run essay contest for my school. The writing came through in letter writing (Back when people still wrote letters). Shortly after my husband

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Clever ways to say "I love you": 1 of 41
My husband and I have been happily married for several decades. We do actually say, "I love you", but sometimes showing is better than telling.1. My husband loves meatloaf, and I've made heart-shaped meatloaf (as well as cakes and cookies). In fact I've made entire heart-shaped meals on Valentine's day. My husband thought it ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to talk to the opposite sex: 3 of 26
Every teen is nervous about talking to the opposite sex, and probably many adults are as well. Once you realize this you can get past the cool facades,fake indifference or tough exteriors and you may even help someone else come out of their shell.Here are a few suggestions that I hope you'll try.1. Don't worry about rejection... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice What is friendship?: 15 of 108
My best friend once sent me a greeting card that said, "You're more than a friend" and inside "You're an accomplice". This made me laugh out loud because in some ways it was true. Like the time we managed to get another friend out of the house for an afternoon so we could paint her kitchen. She's purchased the paint then had ... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Finding friends on the Internet: 8 of 30
Finding friends on the internet is great fun, if you take it easy and let the friendships develop naturally, just like making new friends in 'real life'.Start with an interest you'd like to share. I belong to several art sites, a gardening group and a have belonged to animal rescue forums, as well as others. Start by finding ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Developing social skills in shy children: 10 of 29
Children go through many stages and phases, and for many there is the 'shy' phase. I've seen it more in kids that are ages three to six. At home they sing, dance, laugh, and run around like little dervishes. But, take them to the store or a birthday party and they sort of melt into the woodwork, often refusing to speak or lea... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates First-date safety tips for women: 20 of 50
There are more ways and opportunities to find people to date now than ever before. Unfortunately, there are also more weirdoes and scary people out there too. Don't let that stop you from dating and having fun, just be smart and stay safe.1. If you're meeting someone for the first time, don't have him pick you up at your home... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to make friends: 19 of 47
Making friends is a lot easier for some of us than others. When I met one of my best friends, Bridgit, we were in a Master Gardener class together. She was very quiet but something drew me to her, so I would make a point to say hello every class and ask her a question or two about the gardening topic we were studying that day... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality What makes a man sexy?: 28 of 56
There are many ways a man can be sexy; good looks and a great smile are good for starters, but there are more important qualities to make a guy truly sexy. For me the sexiest thing a guy can possess is self-confidence. A guy who knows who he is and is comfortable in his own skin is very sexy. A confident man can express his s... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Friendship and trust issues: 18 of 36
Trust is maybe the most important aspect of a true friendship. However, there are times when a friend just cannot share everything with you and you must be prepared to be understanding and work it through. It may not be because they do not trust you with information, sometimes they just can't share it.My best friend and I hav... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Helping a friend who has the blues: 19 of 35
Everyone gets the blues, and few things help more than a good friend to help us out of it. Maybe your friend just broke up with their partner or their beloved pet died. They may be recovering from an illness or injury which can often affect a person's mood. I had a severe case of Epstein Barr several years ago. I'm an avid ga... More..