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I am a twenty-three year old Cuban-American writer born and bred in sunny Miami, Florida, where I graduated from the University of Miami. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and it is undoubtedly my biggest passion.

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 2 of 136
Infidelity is often cited as one of the most common causes of divorce. While it may be true that an incidence of infidelity may mark the beginning of a relationship's decay, infidelity is rarely the cause of problems, instead serving mostly as a symptom.A common myth exists that men are commonly the initiators of adulterous a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does poetry matter in the 21st century?: 2 of 121
Arguably on of the greatest bards of all time, Rainier Maria Rilke's writing extended beyond rhyme, literary devices, and measure. When I first read Letters to a Young Poet, it was the words he strung together that moved me, utterly shook me to the core, changing me forever, and yet there was not a single poem on any of the b... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 2 of 111
Friends are a crucial part of an individual's social support system. Because "good" friends are there for us when we need them, most people feel that they should also be available for their friends in a time a need. However, while we may only want what is best for our beloved friends, and while we may not want to see them get... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Views on interracial dating: 1 of 55
Despite the fact that the United States of America recently elected it's first African-American president, and aside from the increasing open-mindedness of our nation's people, there are still a number of individuals out there who seem to have an issue with interracial relationships. While they don't necessarily harbor any pr... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Is there such a thing as emotional cheating?: 1 of 47
With today's divorce rates hovering somewhere around one out of two, it appears that most of us have been or know someone who has been divorced. There are certainly innumerable reasons why a couple might choose to breakup. However, it seems that cheating is at least one of the leading reasons that relationships fail. The deba... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Developing compassion as a way of life: 1 of 46
Compassion and empathy are at the core of our relationships with other people. Defined as concern for the sufferings and misfortunes of others, compassion allows us to essentially view the world from other perspectives, affording us the internal capacity to help others in need that may be worse off in this world than ourselve... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life How to stop being single: 1 of 39
This country is filled with millions of single people who are looking in the mirror each and every day and wondering "What is wrong with me?" It can be easy to fall into a cycle of negative thoughts and internal dialogue that will inevitably bear unfavorable outcomes. Certainly, you won't attract anyone if you feel so lowly a... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Jealousy: Why the thought of his ex-girlfriend drives you crazy: 1 of 38
I won't lie to you: this is a phenomenon! Here is the thing, in the past, suitors suited, women married, and the thought of ex-girlfriends or former lovers were usually brushed under the carpet, particularly in cases where the marriages were arranged for political or economic reasons. In this day and age, things are different... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families The challenge of blended families: 1 of 34
High divorce rates, remarriages, and children from previous unions where parents were not married, there are a number of blended families in today's society. Blended families come in all different sizes and often feature different kinds of members. However, no matter what form a blended family takes, there are a number of cha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays How to honor but not indulge your child on his/her birthday: 1 of 34
Your child's birthday is coming up and whether you have the money or not, it is important to take moments like these to teach your children certain values that you would like for them to hold on to as they grow up. It is extremely significant to teach our children the value of money, the importance of family, and the responsi... More..