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I've been living in Southwest Florida (Naples) for the past decade. Prior to '98 I was married and living on the Connecticut shoreline and employed in the insurance industry. After divorce, I thought the best medicine was distance and that is why I ended up

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to overcome jealousy in your relationships: 4 of 41
Jealousy that is harbored against another individual can be advantageous or dangerous. Those that are susceptible to intense jealousy are individuals that may have no friends, limited resources, and a poor self-image. When a couple have unequal personal assets, this can be a trigger for one partner to become controlling and j... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Flirting tips for boomers: How to do what doesn't come naturally: 11 of 31
Hey boomers . . . there are good things to look forward to in the middle years and beyond! Many of you will find yourselves single and it isn't a curse. Being the homebody or quiet type doesn't mean you are condemned to a lonely, solitary life. With a little marketing savvy and by creating an appealing appearance, combined wi... More..
Local Guides > Boston Is the Boston workplace getting more sexually inappropriate?: 3 of 7
A 2007 phone survey by Boston consultant Novations Group reported hearing more "sexually inappropriate" comments at work. "Inappropriate sexual remarks might go up from year to year", observed Novations CEO and president Mike Hyter. "But the big jump is hard to explain unless it's also a matter of reporting, . . . ".The Bosto... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice The different faces of friendship: Love, friends, relationship: 4 of 8
You are hearing the following from a single woman in her fifties: You can't find everything you need in one person. I wish it were possible to harvest traits you find appealing in each person you meet and have them installed into one man that you find handsome. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world.I've been divorce... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Gift ideas for the ice fisher in your life: 3 of 6
For the ice fisher in your life, consider homemade gifts. But, begin weeks before the holiday! If your ice fisher is a loved one, you can prepare batches of homemade soups and chili, package them in plastic containers and add a festive touch by wrapping them in foil, adding red ribbons and personalizing with labels. What a tr... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How to tell if someone hates you: 13 of 20
Unfortunately I have a sibling that hates me. This individual hated me from a very early age. There were physical fights, name-calling and many mean things carried out against me by this individual before the age of ten. Even as a teenager, this individual was very mean to me. Issues having to do with communication and gettin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Good, old-fashioned fun for children: Activities that don't involve TV or a computer: 36 of 53
Unfortunately more than 50% of today's children spend up to 4 hours a day watching television. Excessive viewing of television during the developmental years contributes to behavioral problems.A parent often underestimates the importance of imagination and play for children. To solve problems by themselves, children need to h... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Choosing the right path in your life: 37 of 53
We are all on a path in life; there are many . . . some lead to rewarding and healthy lifestyles and some initiate a life of misery and few options. We choose a path early in life thinking it's the correct one for us; it is based partly on our thoughts of what is an appropriate and rewarding life. And, some paths have a luck ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Ideas for things to do on a date: 5 of 7
I have arranged to meet first dates in a book store . . . sometimes Barnes & Nobles or Borders. This arrangement serves several purposes: The safety of being in a public place with a stranger and the opportunity to discover personality and intellectual compatibility. After enjoying a coffee and a chat with my date, I suggest ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Can you and your ex become best friends: 26 of 35
I believe it's possible to become best friends with your ex if other people weren't involved. Let's face it, when someone moves on and forms a new relationship, a jealousy factor comes into play that will prevent all forms of communication between you and your ex. I'm sure there are plenty of cases where people who were once ... More..