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Curiously, it was a recent decision to join an on-line dating service which rekindled my enthusiasm to write. Even in an arena such as this a certain amount of artistry in the written word reaps rewards for the craftsman. With my repartee having been well

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Your definition of cheating: 3 of 89
What constitutes cheating? Is it sex, a kiss, a touch or could it even be just a look? Is a kiss on the cheek acceptable whereas a kiss on the lips is not? Or is it dependent on whose lips they are, or the manner in which the kiss is delivered?Infidelity is defined as an act of being sexually unfaithful. Cheating is different... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Is fear keeping you single?: 2 of 49
Most of us want to feel loved. With very few exceptions, we all need companionship and have an urge to share our lives with a significant other. Assuming a reasonable level of intelligence, personality, social capability and attractiveness, why is it that some have difficulty in linking with that special person whilst everyon... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: To trust or not: 5 of 46
"We need to talk". When a partner looks upon you with a solemn face and utters these words, an overwhelming feeling of dread fills you to the very pit of your soul. Your whole world hangs in the balance and you find yourself teetering on the brink as you stare into the abyss below. Something is very wrong.We often talk of 'bu... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating The best ways to meet people on the Internet: 1 of 9
Online dating is a phenomenon that is taking the world by storm. It seems that when surfing the web these days every other pop-up, banner or footnote contains a link to a dating site in one form or another. One starts to wonder if all the bars and nightclubs are populated by singles at all, other than by those shopping for a ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 45 of 93
Love at first sight is, unfortunately, a myth. Love is far too complex an emotion to be decided with the eyes alone. Under any other circumstances, it would be considered socially unacceptable to make a judgment of another person based on what amounts to a brief glimpse of physical appearance.There is a lot to be said for int... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcohol abuse vs. alcoholics: what's the difference?: 9 of 17
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are two very different things.The definition of an alcoholic is someone who has a physical dependency to alcohol. Alcohol is always, by necessity, present in the bloodstream. Much the same as a smoker's need for nicotine, it is an addiction.Alcoholics are rarely, if ever, sober. Alcohol is the fir... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas When you love two people at once: 17 of 27
Albert Einstein, of all people, said, "If you can drive safely while kissing a beautiful girl, you are not giving the kiss the attention it deserves." The same can be said of love.Of course, there are different forms of love but assuming we are discussing the romantic variety, is it possible to love two people at the same tim... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to overcome jealousy in your relationships: 26 of 41
"Me and a few friends are going to have a night out at the weekend." We have all been faced with this announcement at one time or another and we are fully aware of exactly what it means. Your girlfriend/boyfriend, wife/husband are going to be donning their best outfits, looking and smelling their finest, drinking, letting the... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 142 of 182
Am I just naturally miserable or am I depressed? Are the two the same? Those who have ever suffered from depression know what a debilitating condition it really is. People with depression are not just sad or moody or upset or feeling down. This is a clinical condition.There is a stigma attached and people who are inflicted ar... More..