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Mary Ann Rudy is a freelance writer in Cornwall, New York. She enjoys writing on a wide variety of topics, and her articles regularly appear on several websites and in print publications. Mary Ann is the mother of four children, and she holds a bachelor's

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Why women cheat on their partners: 1 of 85
The majority of infidelity statistics reveal that women have not yet surpassed men on the cheating scale, but in recent years, the number of females who admit to being unfaithful to their partners appears to have risen considerably. Comparatively speaking, the reasons why both men and women cheat are often similar, although ... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce Starting over after divorcing: 2 of 85
Divorce is a devastating experience, but there does come a time when, as Frank Sinatra once sang, you have to "Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.". Of course, the notion of "starting over" will have different meanings for each individual who has endured the pain and heartache that accompanies a d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why your conscience is your own personal judge: 1 of 41
"A conscience is that still small voice that people won't listen to. That's just the trouble with the world today..." - Jiminy Cricket to Pinocchio in the Disney film Pinocchio, 1940 "I dub you Pinocchio's conscience, lord high keeper of the knowledge of right and wrong, counselor in moments of high temptation, and guide alo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) A word to the wise: Memorable sayings: 1 of 26
A magical quality exists within words. Mere letters join hands to form words, and, in turn, these words come together to create sentences and phrases that have the power to touch our hearts, reach into our souls, move, and inspire us. When words are placed within the hands of the great masters, their wisdom radiates throug... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Can you ever trust someone 100%: 3 of 76
Trust always involves a high degree of risk. When we allow ourselves to trust another human being, we immediately make ourselves vulnerable to them. We open ourselves up to the pain, disappointment, and heartache that comes from the realization that a particular person should not have been granted our trust. It can be a dev... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Tips for keeping kids fit without team sports: 1 of 25
There are many children who simply would prefer not to be involved in team sports, and as a parent, it is a good idea to support your children in their decision not to participate. However, like any good parent, you want your children to be healthy and fit. Fortunately, there are many ways in which you can promote physical ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for teaching children that all mistakes are not bad: 1 of 22
Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. Being human, we are not perfect, and we will make mistakes from time to time. Sometimes, there will be consequences for them, and other times, we are able to take the appropriate action to correct our mistakes without any negative repercussions. As adults, we are fully aware of this,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hell: 4 of 82
Hell exists on earth, they say when all the stars have gone away, and night surrounds us like a shroud, and terror hides behind every cloud. Hell can be reality, and much closer and scarier than we would like it to be. A demon's kiss upon our cheek turns us quickly from strong to weak. Hell's a fire burning in the hea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love between a mother and daughter: 9 of 176
You are my mirror imageThe music in my soulThe ray of sunlight after rain's endThe person who makes me wholeYou are a picture of perfectionGod's great gift from aboveYou fill me with happinessand deep, everlasting love More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wounded: 4 of 75
Wounded to the core, feeling pain in every boneHe sat in the corner bar, though he preferred to drink aloneHe drowned his heartache in liquor of all sortsVodka and whiskey, gin and tonic, various beers and portsHis pain is undefinable, it runs like blood through his veinsYou see nothing of the man he once was when you look at... More..