There was a time that most people stayed relatively close to the places that they grew up. A few would move away because of jobs, or spouses, but for the most part, people stayed close to their families. These days,…
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Spring is in the air. The flowers are blooming. The birds are singing. The sun is shining, the grass is greener and even your steps grow lighter. With the cold of winter gone and the intense heat of summer yet to…
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One of the biggest problems with make-up is the time it takes to put it on. When you are getting ready to leave in the morning, it can often seem as though your only chance to put on your make-up…
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In a relationship, a little bit of jealousy can be healthy, while too much can completely destroy it. When we feel a strong attraction to someone, it is only natural to feel slightly possessive. The feelings of jealousy serve to…
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February 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Dry skin is a huge problem for many people during the winter months. It can range from being mildly irritating to being so cracked and dry that it hurts just to move. How severe your dry skin is in the…
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When you are getting ready to apply make-up, you always want to apply a primer or foundation first. This can even out your complexion and help your make-up to look better. It helps to moisturize the skin. It helps to…
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All children need to know that they are loved, and preschoolers are no exception. In fact, if anything, it is even more important to show them your love at this age. This is the time that they are learning to…
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February 3, 2015 Skin and Body
Women have been wearing acrylic nails, or “acrylics” as those in the know tend to call them, for many, many years. They wreak havoc on a woman’s nails, and may cause infections in some cases, but women still continue to…
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January 28, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is not for the faint of heart, especially second marriages. When you are the second wife, you really don’t know what broke up the first marriage. You do run the risk of playing second fiddle to the first wife. …
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High heels are an essential staple in the wardrobes of many women, and with good reason. They can make a woman’s legs look longer and shapelier, making the ankles appear slimmer and giving the calves definition. However, as beautiful as high…
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Dandruff can be a frustrating problem no matter how heavy or mild it is. The flakes show up in your hair, on your clothes, and pretty much everywhere if you’re not careful. It is especially unsightly if that dandruff is…
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When we have children, their hair is not always the same as ours, sometimes making it difficult to deal with. While you may have straight, fine hair, your daughter(s) may have thick, curly locks. You know, the kind you always…
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January 25, 2015 Crisis Support
Men can definitely be abused as well as women, but it is important to be careful when assessing who is the victim and who is the abuser as abusers often accuse their victims of abuse to take the spotlight off of themselves. They will…
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When you decide to buy fashion clothing and accessories as a Christmas gift, you do have to be careful as you are stepping into dangerous territory. It can be done, but you have to know exactly what you are looking…
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When times get tough, it can be stressful for the entire family. Usually, hard times refers to a lack of money, and this is really hard on the family. Children may not be able to get all the new clothes…
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Money may not buy happiness, but that doesn’t make it easy to be poor. Being poor can have a very strong impact on family life. Whether that impact is negative or positive depends largely on the attitudes of the adult…
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The family staycation is fast replacing the family vacation as being the way to spend vacation time. After all, many families don’t have nearly the amount of credit cards that they once did to help finance vacations, nor do they…
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With so many styles of shoes available for women, choosing the right shoes to wear at work is not always easy. There are some women who tend to choose shoes that are far too sexy. Others choose footwear that is…
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December 20, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
If you truly believe that your marriage is failing because it is interracial, then you have other problems you need to work through. Interracial marriages have just as much chance of success as any other marriage and can last just…
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It would be so nice if abusive people just wore signs that told the world they were abusive. Unfortunately, this is not the way things are. If you want to avoid getting yourself into an abusive relationship, you have to…
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December 18, 2014 Crisis Support
If you find yourself in a relationship where you can never seem to do anything right, and you are always caught between a rock and a hard place, you may be experiencing emotional abuse. If you find yourself in this…
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December 18, 2014 Crisis Support
Self-confidence is an important part of life. It helps us to get ahead in life. It helps us to become, and often to remain employed. It helps us to make and keep friends. It helps us to maintain our relationships. …
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December 17, 2014 Crisis Support
When you have been in an abusive relationship, the damage may not always be easy to see. Abuse tears us apart from the inside out, starting with our self-esteem and going on from there. When you leave an abusive relationship,…
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It’s an old joke that a woman can’t wait for a wedding ring, while a man may take forever to make that commitment. However, it’s really not easy for either a man or a woman to know when it is…
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While it would be nice if you could look into a crystal ball and know for sure whether your partner was having an affair, unfortunately, this is not the way things are. However, if your partner is having an affair, there are…
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December 3, 2014 Communication
Everybody needs to make a living, and salespeople are no different. However, some of them go about it in the wrong way. They push so hard to make a sale that they wind up alienating you to the point where…
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December 3, 2014 Communication
Shyness is one of the most difficult obstacles in the world to overcome. A person who is outgoing and friendly may not understand the dynamics of being shy. Imagine your heart pounding and breaking into a cold sweat everytime anyone…
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November 22, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Escaping an emotionally abusive husband is one of those things that many people do not really think about until they are in the situation. While many people are of the belief that it is theoretically easier to escape emotional abuse…
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The disaster that happened in Japan has left the whole world reeling. It started with an earthquake, the likes of which, few, if any people have seen in their lifetime. This was followed shortly thereafter by a tsunami that killed…
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November 13, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Emotional abuse is the most destructive, yet least recognized form of abuse. It is not physical, so it leaves no scars, and therefore, people often don’t believe it’s happening. The person who is most likely to recognize emotional abuse is…
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