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Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Best friends: When friendship fails: 1 of 26
Best friends forever! It's a wonderful thought, and usually heartfelt at some point and time; however, even the best of friends can suffer a falling out and consequent end to the relationship. While this is a sad fact of life, we all must recognize that any friendship, especially those with a best friend, is subject to chang... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Raising teenage boys to be sensitive: 1 of 25
Raising your teenage son to be sensitive, as with many things in parenting, is often most effective if you, the parent, set a good example through your own actions. After all, your behaviors will speak louder than words, and will bring meaning to the values you hope to instill in your kids. While this may be easier said than... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to find release and peace through inner healing: 1 of 25
There is nothing like an overall sense of wellbeing and peace, which can only be attained through inner healing and living well. But, finding the path to inner healing can be challenging, and for many lost souls it is ultimately elusive. It does not have to be that way, though, as there are some practical disciplines you can... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's Ringing in the New Year with realistic goals: 1 of 25
Each New Year's Day, millions of people make resolutions. They will quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more or budget more carefully. The list could go on and on, but oftentimes the resolutions are around lifestyle or behaviors. While gym enrollment swells during the month of January and diet products fly off the shelves, w... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Why do marriages fail: 1 of 25
Marriage is not easy, by all accounts. The reality is that even happy marriages require work. As marriage is all about compromise, trust and respect, it is easy to see why it can be challenging. Marriage can also be fulfilling. There is nothing quite like a true partner in life. But with that being the case, why is the divor... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Is there such a thing as emotional cheating?: 2 of 48
Is your husband or boyfriend cheating on you? Does he seem distracted and distant lately? Is he giving you the cold shoulder, and acting different than normal? If you are concerned that your significant other is cheating, you may have reason to be. What you need to realize, too, is that many people are having affairs from th... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Tips for dealing with grief and loss: 1 of 23
Grief and loss are a terrible hardship of life, and nobody is safe from it. There will come a time when all of us are likely to face the deaths of people we cherish and adore. While people vary greatly in how they deal and cope with grief, there are some things you can try to do when facing this situation. There is no right ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods What are helicopter parents?: 1 of 23
Helicopter parents may mean well in their efforts to look after their children. However, they tend to be overbearing. If you know some of these types, you will immediately think of countless examples when they hover over their children, no matter what the their ages. Helicopter parents are typically the ones who annoy teache... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Why do women cry?: 1 of 23
Why do women cry? Simply put, they cry as a way of expressing their emotions. The act of crying is completely tied to a person's emotional state. Just as men slam doors to express anger or frustration, women tend to cry to release an emotion. The emotion itself varies, though. One of the most common emotions conveyed by tear... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Pros and cons of family members babysitting: 1 of 22
If you have family in the same area where you live, then it may be an option to ask them to babysit your children on occasion. Having family members watch over your children clearly has some advantages, but there you need to consider some of the disadvantages as well before making a decision. Pros of having a family member a... More..