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People tell me I know a little bit about everything, and probably more about a lot of things than most other people. I research and read a lot. I think the internet was invented as my own personal playground because a day doesn't pass where I don't google

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Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Protecting yourself from draining friends and acquaintances: 1 of 35
We all have those in our lives that we would rather... weren't in our lives. We usually feel guilty over it, but still. There are just some people who will drain the energy right out of you, raise your stress levels, and make you miserable. How do you protect yourself from draining friends and acquaintances? And how do you le... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Learning to forgive your mother: 1 of 34
Mothers get blamed for everything. I'd like to say it started with Freud and the psychological fashion to "blame your childhood" for everything, but I suspect it's always been this way. Fathers are different. Unless they really screw up - raging alcoholic, abusive, deadbeat - they get out pretty easy in all this. But not moth... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?: 1 of 23
The question "Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?" is a loaded question. From the very beginning it implies that self-publishing isn't legitimate. Unfortunately one of the largest problems with self-publishing is the stigma. Which means that while many people just don't have the aptitude or talen... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Small weddings: What to do when your friends and relatives that were left off the guest list feel snubbed: 1 of 16
Not everyone dreams of a large wedding. Some people get anxious around large crowds (even crowds of people they know and can handle in smaller groups.) Some have limited funds and can't afford to pay for a large wedding. Some just feel that getting married is a private affair and not meant for large groups of people to witnes... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs The main reasons couples are unfaithful: 1 of 16
At one point or another many couples are unfaithful. Sometimes it's only one partner, sometimes it's both. Human beings are not naturally monogamous, but are wired for more than one partner in life. Nevertheless, the social difficulties and energy requirements of maintaining multiple relationships long term as well as the jea... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Can a relationship with a cheater work out?: 2 of 27
Can a relationship with a cheater work out? That depends on several factors. The issue with cheating is an issue of trust and betrayal. If you believe your partner is truly sorry and can truly be faithful, there may be hope for the relationship. If your partner cheats again then you'll have to make a decision. Do you look th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to save money on your wedding: 2 of 26
I had my dream wedding for $3,000. Want to know the secret? Many people spend more money on their wedding than they do on a car. And that's not counting the honeymoon. We're led to believe you can't possibly have your dream wedding for under $10,000 (and that's a "budget wedding" by many people's standards.) But spending enor... More..
Business > Starting an Online Business Is a free website practical?: 1 of 9
When starting an online business, or any business on a shoestring, it's tempting to cut corners. One of the biggest errors in judgment people make when they start a business is spending too much money and losing track of their expenditures. I did this on my first business venture and ran out of working capital. So anytime you... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Are there easy ways to lose weight?: 7 of 61
Losing weight is easy. It's just that it takes a long time to do. Because weight loss is so slow, we often revert back to old habits before we've seen much success. If we've done things to slow our metabolism during our weight loss attempts, we regain the weight, and more. I've experienced this problem in the past. Losing a f... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 9 of 75
The best way to get married on a budget is to elope. But if you want to have a wedding on a budget, that, as they say, is a horse of a different color. The first, and somewhat obvious step is to create a budget. Write down how much you want to spend, then allot an amount of money for each category of expense involved in your ... More..