Different cultures expect certain protocols from the population, especially regarding children. We are all expected to get a degree, meet someone compatible, get married and then raise a litter of kids. Madison Avenue and other advertisers focus their efforts almost…
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There exist dozens of reasons to be childless by choice (a.k.a. childfree) and these reasons settle into two very basic camps: Personal and societal. Besides asking why, most people wonder about how and when the childfree make this decision. Also,…
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You should never be afraid to verbally express yourself. If you are familiar with what it’s like to be shy, you know how tough it can be to make your voice heard. Thankfully for most of us, years of experience,…
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For men, picking the perfect pair of jeans can be a real hassle. Most men want comfortable jeans that they can jump into at a moment’s notice, while others prefer something more stylish. Guys, you know your body type better…
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An honest, fun, and insightful relationship isn’t worth the air you breathe if you don’t even attempt to communicate. For romantic partnerships especially, too many expectations will turn your relationship into a time bomb, so you need to practice good…
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The necktie is a staple of many men’s fashions. Yet, this simple accessory displays such varied patterns, styles, and moods that the sheer number of options found in some men’s tie stores could make your head spin. What’s your look?…
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Dating can cause anxiety even under the best conditions, but it usually doesn’t take much more than logic and a little confidence for a woman to start a conversation with a man she finds attractive. Many men may raise an…
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November 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage Does Not Equal Children Choosing to be married and childfree can be easy once you get past the assumption that having children is automatically a part of marriage. It doesn’t have to be that way, and for many couples,…
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If you’re a childfree single looking to date and eventually get married, you know how tough it is. You will encounter many different personalities in your travels through life, and not all of them will take kindly to the concept…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Socializing with strangers seems to be a lost art. Perhaps it’s the fear of meeting someone new, or irritating someone with an offhand comment, or running into the post-9/11 “emotional wall” mindset. However, while we are all individuals and not…
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Tact. Consideration. Diplomacy. Finesse. Savoir-faire. Call it whatever you want, but according to Random House, tact is “a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense.” It is usually used by intelligent, detail oriented, empathetic people…
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