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I'm a transplanted Texan who was born in Georgia and grew up in Florida and Louisiana. I have a son and two daughters. And I have a grandson and granddaughter who are growing up too fast. They are the loves of my life. I'm also a pet owner, I have a very

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Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should I stay or should I go?: 3 of 74
The decision whether to stay in a relationship or not sometimes deserves much thought and consideration. Usually break ups occur because of irreconcilable differences. Although we all share things in common, no two people share all of the same exact characteristics. Two people in a relationship should expect some differen... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings Sibling silence: When adult siblings are estranged: 1 of 23
We are saddened at the death of a loved one, especially if it's the loss of a parent or child or sibling. There's an inexplicable void, an emptiness that's felt. Similar feelings are felt at the loss of a sibling through estrangement. Hate is such a strong word, but sometimes there's a mutual "feeling of hatred" between or... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 7 of 92
Most people would probably say that judging from experience it is better to have a large group of acquaintances and a small group of friends. Being a friend can be time consuming whether you have a best friend or a circle of friends. The more friends you have, the more time you expend to maintain the friendships. And that ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Praise for CNAs (certified nursing assistants): 2 of 15
I am a nurse in a long term care facility. I worked as a nurses' assistant for years before becoming a licensed nurse. It takes a very special breed of people to perform the job duties required of certified nursing assistants, also referred to as CNAs. Being a CNA requires hard physical work, done mostly by females, to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Why are people afraid to love?: 10 of 65
There are famous lyrics that herald " love makes the world go round". Perhaps it can best be conveyed by the following: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in e... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Why elderly loved ones should be cared for by professionals: 1 of 6
Because of the stigma associated with nursing homes, most elderly people will not voluntarily say they want to go to one. Change is difficult for most people, especially the elderly. Our elderly loved ones live independently for so many years. Thus they are reluctant to give up their home and their lifestyle. Sadly, some are ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics The more annoying co-worker: The tattletale or the gossip: 7 of 35
If you are experiencing stress and maybe even some degree of depression, take a quick general assessment of what's going on in your life. Are you suffering from frequent headaches that usually start when you get to work? Have you been disciplined at work? Are you having difficulty sleeping? Are unpleasant scenarios from ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism How to avoid bad manners at work: 1 of 5
One of the first things we are taught as children is to to have good manners. At some point during the transition from childhood to adult, those lessons were forgotten or ignored. Politeness has been replaced by rudeness. Rude and ill mannered people can cause discordance in the work place. Some people start their work day o... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should you confess your affair to your spouse?: 2 of 9
Engaging in an extramarital affair betrays the loyalty and trust between two people. Infidelity within the marriage has different repercussions for different couples. Sometimes affairs manage to stay within the constraints of the two parties involved. This depends entirely on luck and the ability to master being indiscree... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Possible reasons for leaving a current job: 13 of 53
Just think about it-if we lived in a perfect world everything would be perfect including our jobs. We would love our jobs and the only reason to leave would be to retire. A perfect job with all of its amenities....hmmm. But the world is not perfect, and in order to live in this world, we must support ourselves by working or b... More..