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Hello fellow writers,

My name is Alison (alias Buffy) and I confess I have no writing experience at all. The only thing I do have is life experience. I don't kid myself that I'm going to be a brilliant or published writer but it's nice to think that through

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mother-in-law woes: 19 of 32
My mother-in-law passed away three years ago and I miss her every day. Strange to hear myself say that, because that's certainly not how our relationship started off. I've had two mothers-in-law and initially I disliked them both. I had my own mother and certainly didn't need another mother's advice or interference in how to... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Red flags in a relationship: 41 of 69
We watch from the sidelines as relationships fall to pieces and our hearts break for those who are left in pain and loneliness. We secretly hope that this will never happen to us, and at the same time we realise that, if it ever did, our world as we know it would cease to exist. We see the Red Flags in other people's relatio... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Why people lie: 15 of 25
People lie because they don't believe they are good enough. It's an insecurity that dogs many peoples' lives, and it starts in childhood. When a child is looking for attention from his parent, and doesn't receive it, he then resorts to trying to impress. He feels that by exaggerating his story he will be more acceptable, mor... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Are all women nags?: 10 of 16
Are all women nags? Of course not! But, a lot of women have become nags over time because they are not listened to. The earn the title 'Nag' because they resort to repeating themselves over and over again in the vain hope that they will be heard. Of course it's unfair, but women need to learn the art of communication - with ... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Tribute to mothers: 46 of 69
My mother passed away fourteen years ago this month. There is not a day goes by that I don't remember her with love, affection and gratitude for the life and love she gave to me. My wonderful Mum came to Australia as a war bride. She lived in India until she was 21, when she met my Dad who was on leave from the war. They met... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce Easiest ways to get over your ex: 8 of 12
The only way to get over your ex is to be happy, and to keep busy. Both of these things take time and a lot of emotional energy to achieve, but what choice to you really have? When your life is at a crossroads you basically have to make a decision, get on with living your life, or dig a hole and hop in it. We instinctively k... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care What is the most important problem that senior citizens face today: 24 of 33
The biggest problem facing senior citizens today is the lack of family unity. Families are becoming more and more dysfunctional and with more women entering and staying in the workforce the older generation are receiving less contact from their family members. In earlier generations, older members were a vital part of the fa... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why do relationships fail: 40 of 51
Relationships fail for many, many reasons, because people enter relationships for many different reasons in the first place. Regardless of why two people begin a relationship, it takes a lot of commitment and maturity to make a relationship work. People mature at different rates and a couple who are in a great relationship i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is religion just a crutch: 15 of 19
Religion itself is definitely not a crutch. Religion, or believing in something or someone more powerful than ourselves, can bring us much joy and peace and give us strength to endure the seemingly endless tragedies and traumas that life throws at us. However, religion can be used as a crutch, and often is. Religion can be b... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Why men mistreat women: 14 of 17
Men mistreat women because women allow them to do so! It's as simple as that. 'You teach people how to treat you" is Dr Phil's famous saying, and the most true of all. If you're in a violent or abusive relationship, and you choose to stay, you are basically saying to the man that it's okay for him to treat you this way. If i... More..