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ELAINE SIHERA is the most noted and quoted British woman on the Internet, being the world authority on emotional health. Nicknamed Ms CYPRAH (or Cyber-Oprah by admirers), Elaine is the first Black graduate of the UK's pioneering Open University and a postgraduate

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Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to handle a cheating lover: 1 of 27
Q. You just found out from a friend that your boyfriend is cheating on you with a one night stand. You confronted your boyfriend and he admitted that it happen. He explain that he was so drunk at that time and the girl, who happens to be a friend of his friend, was flirting on him. How should you react to this? Would you giv... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication On saying ... 'I love you': 2 of 52
Three special words, "I Love You", but when should I say them? The most beautiful words we can say to anyone we care about are, "I love you". They are the greatest form of affirmation we have in our language, and the most enriching endearment to someone we care about. Yet, because of many needless fears around their effect, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Break up of a long term relationship: 1 of 25
Finding Personal Courage to Leave A Bad Relationship It is the most difficult time trying to leave a relationship because those involved tend to look at the cost of the break-up and whom it will affect rather than the benefits that lie ahead, particularly in peace of mind and a conflict-free environment, once the dreaded dec... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues When friends leave you out: 1 of 25
Why can't we all be friends? It can often be very painful when friends exclude us, or potential friends do not seem to want to associate with us because we all have an intrinsic sense of belonging. That is how we feel valued and significant. However, making friends with as many people as possible or even the people we like i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The definition of confidence: 1 of 23
Self-confidence is essentially an attitude which allows us to have a positive and realistic perception of ourselves and our abilities. It is characterised by personal attributes such as assertiveness, optimism, enthusiasm, affection, pride, independence, trust, the ability to handle criticism and emotional maturity. Confiden... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Reality: 3 of 67
Why it is Very Difficult to Appreciate The World of Others As human beings, we do more than merely experience our world we also perceive it, forming opinions about it, then using that perception to define situations and events and also to judge others. To cope with the varying stimuli which bombard us every day, we have to m... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Tips for revitalizing a boring sex life: 3 of 67
For a more enjoyable sexual relationship, experts suggest a combination of useful tips, including the following: 1. Be honest, open and direct. Don't pretend. Just be genuine. If you don't know what your partner is thinking, wanting or feeling (and you probably don't), please ask. Don't assume. 2. Show your partner how to do... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Assessing online dating: 1 of 22
Online dating is a relatively new phenomenon but it is now the leading method of finding a partner because of easy access, the number of users available and the personal control one has over it. Those who do not know or understand online dating needlessly fear it, while those who have had bad experiences from it are highly c... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Easy ways to save money as a college student: 1 of 21
Many students who are not used to looking after themselves financially at home tend to flounder in the first few months of college until they learn the ropes. During that time, while they are learning to adapt to college life, they are likely to spend more than they intend and, if they do not have a well paid part time job, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Interracial friendships: 1 of 21
Why are people 'colour-blind' when they are not 'gender-blind'? Many people are usually keen to boast how 'colour-blind' they are in interracial friendships. But if race and gender are the two key aspects which make up our identity, why are we not gender-blind too? Yet, we are certainly not gender-blind. We acknowledge women... More..