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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney bald: Why did Britney Spears shave her head?: 2 of 130
Britney Spears shaved her head for only reasons that Britney Spears knows. But, please take this statement very liberally, as I am not sure that Britney Spears and reasons go hand in hand, as the word reasons implies some kind of ability to rationalize and make decisions.I of course do not know Britney Spears but based on wha... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 3 of 182
Sometimes I wonder what life would be like free of depression. But, that life is impossible for me, as I have suffered from low-grade depression my entire life. Diagnosed in my early thirties after years of being labeled the girl who "had it all" but yet was inexplicably "moody" at times, having a trusted doctor tell me of my... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on groceries without coupons: 1 of 52
Given the current economy, you are probably looking to cut expenses, including how much you spend each week at the supermarket. The key to saving money on groceries is to employ a few simple tactics. And this can be done without the hassle of coupons. * Try to buy routine items at their lowest price point, even if this mean... More..
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Dealing with emotional eating: 1 of 36
Emotional eating is a challenge faced by millions of people. When facing daily stressors such as anger, pain, loneliness and anxiety, their coping mechanism is to turn to food for comfort. Emotional eaters often turn to foods like ice cream, potato chips, cheeseburgers or fried chicken. When they eat some of these fattening ... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Ways to calm down after an argument: 2 of 70
Arguments are often heated, with each party potentially losing control over words and actions. When we are in a fight with our spouse or someone else, we often lash out with hurtful comments that we do mean, or say mean things that we do not really mean.We also are likely to hear things we do not want to hear, some of which c... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Can an alcoholic ever drink again socially?: 1 of 34
Can an alcoholic ever drink again socially? If the person is a real alcoholic, and not just a heavy drinker, then absolutely not-unless the person wants to go back into addiction. To explain why this is the case, it's important to understand a bit more about the nature of alcoholism, which is a perplexing disease that affect... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Dealing with a broken friendship: 2 of 58
Friendships are truly precious, yet they sometimes do not stand the test of time. Friendships almost always start as fun and exciting, but there are many things that can stress a friendship.Like any relationship, they require a great deal of work and compromise. Sometimes they get broken, and that can be truly devastating.Dea... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Trusting friends more than family: 1 of 27
Trust is a precious thing, and it is really hard to find someone you can truly trust. For many people, they feel they can turn to family members with their secrets and hardships. Yet for others, information like that spreads like wildfire among the various family members. There are also huge issues of trust around financi... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Where you can cut down on living expenses: 3 of 79
With the economy in turmoil, people are looking for ways to cut down on their living expenses. Money is tight, and prices are high, as the financial news continues to be bleak.If you are looking to cut back, below are some ways you can accomplish that goal.* Stay at home more, and spend less on entertainment.One of the best w... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Possible reasons for leaving a current job: 2 of 52
We live in a world of constant change, especially in the workplace. Gone are the days in which employees were rewarded for loyalty. It is the now the norm for people to change companies every three years or so. But what motivates this movement? And how does it affect you? What are some of the reasons you may leave your curren... More..