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Wow, what can I say about me? There is much I still have to learn about life in general although I have learned much throughout my life already. I am a 44-year-old single (again) mother of 5 beautiful children. I have endured breakup of more than one relationship,

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 1 of 59

There is an old saying used mostly by men who feel rejected, "Nice guys finish last." The reality of the situation is that the "nice guy" who is feeling rejected lacked in other areas that are equally important as being nice. Seriously, if a nice guy was "all that" why would he be rejected? "Nice guys" and "Bad boys are term...
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Adultery: Affairs are a "forgivable sin": 4 of 77

Sin is a term used in religious views and in this view the Bible states that there is only one unforgivable sin and it is not cheating. With the exception of this one unforgivable sin all sin is equal and forgivable (according to the Bible). Even if you do not look at this from a religious point-of-view cheating is just anot...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Minimum wage: Is it fair?: 2 of 37

The idea of minimum wage being fair or not depends on ones perspective. If you are one of the 3% of all salary or hourly workers age 16 and older in the U.S. earning wages at minimum wage or below it probably does not seem like a fair wage. If you are one of the many people who cannot find a job because of the downfall of th...
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce In divorce, should the father have equal custody rights to his children?: 6 of 84

It is said that many states favor the mother in child custody cases. The mindset has always been that mothers have a greater bond and are more nurturing which somehow is interpreted that they would be better caregivers, where as fathers are more disciplinarians and both are now expected to be providers. Is this mindset a fai...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to avoid relying too much on your kids: 1 of 12

When adults decide to bring children into their lives they decide (or should) to put the children first. Many would say, "Yeah, in a perfect world." This world is far from perfect but there are things parents can do to make it better for their children. This does not necessarily mean they have to create a child centered life...
Relationships & Family > Divorce & Legal Issues Should it be compulsory for couples to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage?: 2 of 17

The Failure of Marriage: Can Prenuptial Agreements Save a Marriage? Many factors play a role in the ruin of a marriage including infidelity, lies, boredom, lack of common goals, lack of communication, mental illnesses and well, the list can go on for eternity however, the biggest factor of all is lack of protection. There ar...
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's New Year resolutions for a healthy life: 2 of 16

Following through with some of the most popular New Years resolutions can help reduce the risk dying from the top four leading causes of death. With this knowledge it is time for people to start taking their New Years resolutions more seriously. Remember that old saying, "you are what you eat?" As a kid we respond with somet...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 10 of 59

The ability to be good or bad resides in each of us. While some people behave more bad than good we all are capable of being good or bad. For the question, Are people inherently good, we must first understand the definition of inherent. Inherent is defined by Dictionary.com as existing in someone or something as a permanent ...
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Should Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) have resigned?: 2 of 10

Senator Craig may or may not be a hypocritical bisexual who solicits sex behind his wife's back in public restrooms but the evidence against Senator Craig was lame at best. If he had pleaded innocent and stood his ground he would have won the legal battle but more than likely would have lost his political career. The Senator...
Autos > Driving & Safety Should civilians be allowed to use their hazard lights as an emergency signal when they drive to the hospital?: 1 of 5

What are four-way signals, otherwise known as hazard lights, for? They are used to signal the presence of a hazard to other drivers. Drivers use them when their car has broken down in the middle or side of the road and when they are traveling at a slower speed than the traffic around them because of mechanical problems. Shou...