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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 2 of 317
Who are we to say that marriage should be a 'sacred' institution between only a man and a woman? Just as America was formed and the precepts were to be free from religious persecution, so too should All Americans be free from reforms on the sanctity of marriage. Proponents of reform of gay marriage suggest it as a Christian (... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Raising daughters: 2 of 35
The afternoon I learned the baby I was carrying was a girl, I had a minor panic attack and had to take a drive alone. Sure, it was only a sonogram, but the concept of shaping and being responsible for a Assertive, Confident Female Being sent me into a tailspin! Ironically, being a woman, I had no idea how to be a woman, my mo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Being a woman: 5 of 37
Reflections on what it's like to be a woman is a loaded subject; so much that it's been written about and discussed throughout the ages and still hasn't been defined. I know that success leaves clues, so I decided to make it a life goal to learn what it is to be a well rounded woman.I have said before I didn't really get a cl... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: When your time is up: 6 of 18
An old man is found sitting with his head down in a car of a parking lot, eyes closed, a Willie Nelson ticket in his hand. He is found after the concert has ended and most of the cars have left. Five hours later, miles away, a woman receives a knock on her door, falls crying back into her chair, stunned in learning she has ju... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Teens: The respect they lack and why they should have it: 2 of 6
I am of the sad notion that respect is not top priority of the things parents teach children in this day and age. Too often we parents let our kids call the shots because we want them to be able to make the decisions. If we come down too hard on them they won't like us and want to perform. If we raise our voice, it'll affect ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: You can smile again: 3 of 8
The beautiful thing about life I have learned is giving myself the ability AND allowing myself to be happy (2 parts to this). Inevitably, it seems, there's pain that comes before it, but how else are you supposed to know you're happy? The answer is simple. "This is so much better than that time where I was really lonely, depr... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Defining the difference between support and taking over someone else's responsibility: 4 of 10
I have one word to define the difference between support and taking over someone else's responsibility that a very famous group coined. That group is the 12-step program, AA or NA, and that word is enabling. I am using this forum as context for supporting addicts as opposed to just taking over their recovery.Enabling is the a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: When to say good-bye to a friend you've outgrown: 4 of 9
I have a bone to pick with my friend, because she's not entering into the institution of marriage, or even dating, wisely. It seems to me she is so desperate to be loved and get hitched she doesn't even know what a big step marriage really is. I think she's the living reason so many people get divorced these days.A little bac... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values What is boredom and what causes it: 12 of 14
This is purely a philosophical question: What is boredom and what causes it?Boredom is the lack of internal or external stimulation in one's life, but is easily controllable. Lack of stimulus doesn't necessarily mean one is bored, however. There is always an unhappiness component involved at that lack of stimulation. Boredom ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts When you and your spouse disagree...big time: 8 of 8
In terms of marriage, I am the first to admit I'm still new and have a lot to learn.My husband and I disagree about many things yet our motivations are very similar. I have the belief that it's okay to disagree; it's the stuff of life! Ancient Roman times made a living out of rhetoric. Disagreements keep the world an interest... More..