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Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice Attachment: Why having one special friend can cause problems: 1 of 6

I can be grouped under the same umbrella of individuals who prefer one special friend to countless not-so-close acquaintances. The justification for this is simple friendship requires attachment and attachment requires time, emotional availability, and sincere compassion. It would be impossible to invest equally in more than...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 156 of 747

Forgive yourself. We are the branches from the same tree. Same seed. Same material. Same quality. Why do you think you are better than me? I needed your protection from wind and rain. I needed your support and comprehension. I needed your affection and attention. All I got was destruction and pain. You forgot our bonds, our ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bitter: 21 of 99

I was naive. My mistake. I was nave to believe in your sincerity, good will and sense of responsibility. I was nave to believe in your promises and oaths, determined mind and common goals. I was nave. And you were a thief. Now you're in heaven and I'm in grief. You manipulated with my beliefs. You took advantage of my disadv...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The story of our engagement: 6 of 25

Before I met my husband, I was confident that my engagement would be as romantic as portrayed in any soap opera. I vividly remember this Oh-my-God-how-sweet sensation, expressed through huge crocodile tears and out of rhythm heart, when Cruz proposed Eden in one of the episodes of Santa Barbara. During the dinner, he hid the...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should prostitution be legalized?: 10 of 39

Just legalizing prostitution would not ease the wounds this enterprise entails but keeping this not-so-popular-business illegal gives a green light to the establishment of crime organizations and prostitute victimization. The midway for this social issue would be a legalization of prostitution and a governmental control or u...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 293 of 633

Why a leaf has to fall down from a tree? Why everything alive has to die? Is there a hope for eternal life? Do we really want to live that long? I disbelieve. Life is hard, no matter who you are. Often pain is more than you can endure. Death is a welcome guest, if in time and on demand. But a great sorrow, if unwanted and pr...
Education > Adult Education Distance learning: What you need to know: 11 of 23

Distance learning has enabled me, as a mother of a small child, to attend college without missing any moments out of my baby's life. I can focus on my school work when my little one wanders in the dreamy land. This has been a blissful experience because I can continue my education while no one suffers from my absence at home...
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Tips for minimizing paper waste: 1 of 2

Convenience has prompted many of us to rely on paper industry when feeding our guests, memorizing important information, and cleaning up the mess. In a world where paper is a necessity, creative and smart methods can drastically minimize the use of paper and its inevitable waste. The following tips can make a difference when...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Should live trees be cut down for Christmas trees?: 19 of 34

I find it selfish to cut down live trees for a personal gratification. What if the tables were turned around and the same happened to people? A more intelligent and stronger species would hunt us every December, kill us for a spiritual meaning or decorative purpose, and throw us away in January, so that the trash men could c...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Are hospital childbirth and labor classes worth taking?: 18 of 24

One of the regrets I hold at the back of my head is that I wasted 150 dollars for childbirth classes I never needed. Naive as I was, I believed I would give birth without any medical intervention. During a regular check-up, my midwife asked whether I would be interested in childbirth classes. I ensured her that I would be fi...