November 17, 2015 Crisis Support
Most of us (89% according to this poll) want to make the end-of-life decision for ourselves. Ultimately, the right to die with dignity – without horrible, chronic pain or personal degradation – should come down to the individual. In a…
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October 31, 2015 Skin and Body
Does height matter? Is taller, better? Overall, height appears to have advantages. Do taller people earn more money? Height correlates directly with earnings. According to an Australian study, taller people, men especially, earned $1000 more per year, per 2″ height…
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October 22, 2015 Crisis Support
Most of us (89% according to this poll) want to make the end-of-life decision for ourselves. Ultimately, the right to die with dignity – without horrible, chronic pain or personal degradation – should come down to the individual. In a…
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September 6, 2015 Skin and Body
If the tips of your nails (fingers or toes) lift off the bed, you may have onycholysis. The process may be gradual and painless, but can become painful as time goes on if it becomes chronic or if the condition…
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If you are dating someone and the relationship starts to get serious, there are some red flags to watch out for. Let me speak from a female point of view, while acknowledging that flags work both ways. 1) Signs of…
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If the tips of your nails (fingers or toes) lift off the bed, you may have onycholysis. The process may be gradual and painless, but can become painful as time goes on if it becomes chronic or if the condition…
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Are climate changes due to extended family breakdowns? By definition, the extended family includes parents, children and other close relatives that live in close proximity. (American Heritage Dictionary) Climate is the meteorological conditions like temperature, precipitation and wind that characteristically…
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I’ve been coping with fingernail fungus for over 30 years, and I think I have found a solution. Let me tell you what didn’t work for me, along with a half dozen “solutions” that other people have tried, which worked…
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If you want to grow old together, yes. If the woman is beyond child-bearing years and the man wants a child, age matters. In general, we’ve become more accepting of May-December couples and feel that it’s their business, not ours….
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With a B.A. in psychology, the wisdom that comes with age, plus experiencing two marriages over 40 years, I think I have gained some knowledge of men. The old biblical saying is that women should “honor” their husbands and husbands…
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If you want to grow old together, yes. If the woman is beyond child-bearing years and the man wants a child, age matters. In general, we’ve become more accepting of May-December couples and feel that it’s their business, not ours….
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I’ve been coping with fingernail fungus for over 30 years, and I think I have found a solution. Let me tell you what didn’t work for me, along with a half dozen “solutions” that other people have tried, which worked…
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No human on earth is perfect; we all need forgiveness at one time or another. That means we must excuse another for a fault or offense; we must give up our anger or resentment. As we grow into wisdom, we…
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With a B.A. in psychology, the wisdom that comes with age, plus experiencing two marriages over 40 years, I think I have gained some knowledge of men. The old biblical saying is that women should “honor” their husbands and husbands…
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What a fancy word for “list,” which we all do either consciously or subconsciously. When looking for a partner, a first date, a person to go bowling with, or a spouse, we have inner expectations and bottom lines, whether we…
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Love knows no season, but once you “fall in love,” you should experience all four seasons together before marriage. The “one year rule” is from a “seasoned” advice columnist, and it is reasonable. You might meet during a happy holiday…
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February 25, 2015 Friends and Peers
Compassion implies the deep awareness of the suffering of another with the desire to alleviate it. Showing sympathy means that one has the capacity to share in the sorrows of another. In human relationships, beyond “acquaintanceships” and “forced” surface relationships…
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February 18, 2015 Communication
Nothing is perfect. Any woman who seeks perfection in a relationship or any one person is doomed to failure from the start. You, yourself, are one half of the equation, and you are the half that you have control over….
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February 18, 2015 Communication
Jealousy is a relationship killer. Jealousy means you’re afraid of losing affection or your high position in his eyes. It means you really care in the first place, or you wouldn’t experience jealousy. If you’re looking for love, is this…
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February 18, 2015 Communication
No human on earth is perfect; we all need forgiveness at one time or another. That means we must excuse another for a fault or offense; we must give up our anger or resentment. As we grow into wisdom, we…
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What a fancy word for “list,” which we all do either consciously or subconsciously. When looking for a partner, a first date, a person to go bowling with, or a spouse, we have inner expectations and bottom lines, whether we…
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Love knows no season, but once you “fall in love,” you should experience all four seasons together before marriage. The “one year rule” is from a “seasoned” advice columnist, and it is reasonable. You might meet during a happy holiday…
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February 8, 2015 Friends and Peers
Compassion implies the deep awareness of the suffering of another with the desire to alleviate it. Showing sympathy means that one has the capacity to share in the sorrows of another. In human relationships, beyond “acquaintanceships” and “forced” surface relationships…
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What happens when elderly parents become child-like and the parent-child roles become reversed? Could you take care of them as they once took care of you? Should you? Would the decision be a good choice for your situations? What do…
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January 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
An affair is based on pretense and fantasy: The couple do not have daily problems, children, boring jobs, and financial worries. They are looking at life through rose-colored glasses and the distorted lens of someone “in love.” Affairs are usually…
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Assessing standards: Let’s move beyond “the looks” part because the traits most women look for come in all kinds of “packages.” What do women look for in a good man with real husband potential? We aren’t talking about simply having…
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November 30, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
An affair is based on pretense and fantasy: The couple do not have daily problems, children, boring jobs, and financial worries. They are looking at life through rose-colored glasses and the distorted lens of someone “in love.” Affairs are usually…
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Assessing standards: Let’s move beyond “the looks” part because the traits most women look for come in all kinds of “packages.” What do women look for in a good man with real husband potential? We aren’t talking about simply having…
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Are you a little older, but a lot wiser? You know who you are and what you want from life. You’re no newcomer to dating, but you’re stepping out into a different world of partner choices. The second time around…
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October 10, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
If a couple has taken marriage vows, it would be respectful to discuss options, but to require consent goes too far. Reasons a woman might want an abortion A woman’s life is at stake in pregnancy. In the U.S., one…
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