Permanent makeup is the choice of many women and men who want to look good at all times, but it’s not mere vanity. Allergies to makeup, poor vision that prevent application, and loss of facial hair are contributing factors. Permanent…
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One way to avoid emotionally unavailable men is to lock yourself away behind closed doors. You would be safe for a while, but you never know when the Fed-ex man or furnace repairman will show up. The way to avoid…
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Ever since Prince Charming became enamored with Cinderella’s glass slipper, shoe trends have come and gone, but some styles last for centuries and then immediately blossom into the worst shoe trends imaginable. Platform shoes have existed since the 1600s and…
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Clean shiny hair always enhances our appearance whether we’re blessed with thick full volume hair or blessed with fine baby hair. Both types can be our best feature. Fine hair is beautiful but more difficult to maintain because of breakage….
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October 12, 2015 Communication
If only procrastinators came with instructions, it would make life so much easier. Contrary to popular belief, procrastination is not a matter of time management. Quite often, the procrastinator is well aware what he or she is delaying a task…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The clinical name for a mama’s boy is a passive-aggressive personality according to psychologists. He’s both angry toward, and in fear of, rejection from his mother who didn’t teach him to become independent. What kind of a husband does he…
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Abuse permeates our nation’s society today. It can be blatant and obvious, as in spousal abuse, or it can be hidden in behaviors that manipulate or neglect. When the behavior is not obvious, recognition is usually possible by examining patterns…
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How do you deal with a controlling partner? In one word, carefully. The degree of control that is exercised by your partner is a clue about how to deal with the partner. First, if the controlling partner is extreme to…
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Couples can overcome fights, but not easily, because in fighting with loved ones we sometimes say damaging words or display damaging behavior that can never be retracted or undone. We cross the line of respect of the one we love…
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August 20, 2015 Friends and Peers
What is that invisible line we speak of so often? When someone steps “over the line,” we know it immediately most of the time, but if someone asks you to define that line how do you explain it? Many people…
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He seems perfect. He is sensitive; he says all the right things and knows how to keep the conversation flowing. Why then, is there a nagging sense that he is too good to be true? I’ve found that it is…
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Love is a risk. Take the initiative to put yourself ‘out there’ in order to meet other singles. Once upon a time, putting yourself ‘out there’ meant making the bar scenes. In today’s society, singles have many more choices that…
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You’re shy, yet you want to meet people. Shy people, by nature, stay away from places where they feel insecure. Isolation is not a good option for the shy person because it compounds the problem of feelings of hopelessness. Maybe…
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Dressing for success takes planning, especially when you’re still low on the rung of the corporate ladder. Well-tailored clothes that drape the body comfortably, without being too tight or too loose, give you an appearance of success. Clothes needn’t be…
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It’s a true thing; women buy beauty products no matter what else may be happening in the world at large. Driven by the movie industry for many decades, make-up is now a self-sustaining industry so that if Hollywood folded tomorrow,…
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I love the sight of a man in a tuxedo. He’s the height of fashion, dressed to the Ts in a black formal tuxedo and looking so suave and well…downright charming. I must confess I never wondered where the design…
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The very nature of passive aggression makes it extremely difficult to have discussions where the passive aggressive can openly discuss his feelings. He would rather deal with his feelings by hiding behind non-verbal behavior. How do you deal with a…
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Relationships built on trust have open channels of communication. Past relationships often come up when spouses and other partners discuss their lives and events that led to heartache, growth or provided a valuable lesson. How much detail is needed in…
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Love is a very important part of life. It allows us to connect emotionally and physically and enriches our existence. Committed love is more than a casual and temporary coupling, it’s a force that gives life meaning and can lead…
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Hormones are a major contributing factor to acne, especially at the onset of puberty. Sebaceous glands, located in the dermis, rev up in producing sebum, an oily substance, that is attached to hair follicles. When the oil dries up, it…
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Each relationship has its own dynamics and hot button issues. Well defined boundaries are crucial in all relationships whether it be in love, family, friends, or work. They operate in ways that serve to enrich and protect the valuable treasures…
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Choosing the right makeup is not high tech science, but it does take some thought if you want even out color and diminish imperfections for a flawless appearance. It’s important to note that oily skin, dry skin, combination skin and…
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Hair removal has been around since ancient time. Egyptians used a method similar to sugaring, and in the US, tweezers and razors led the progression to the technology we use today. As technology advanced to the present day, the proliferation…
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Beautiful hair is an indication of good health and vitality. In today’s world, we encounter a number of enemies in the form of elements that affect the health and appearance of hair. Dead ends occur with chemical processing, shampoos, heated…
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Got style? Sure you do, we all have a style we call our own whether we prefer a rich look, a trendy look, a professional look, or a casual look. In fact, we embrace many styles depending on our activities….
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March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Today, both secular and Christian marriage counseling are wide in scope and choice. The major difference between regular marriage counseling and Christian marriage counseling is that secular marriage counselors rely on academic psychology theories and techniques while Christian marriage counseling…
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Though we’ve searched for thousands of years, the fountain of youth is nowhere to be found. This is especially true for those men and women who live in the sun-belt states and keep adding more numbers to their age. Adding…
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Thousands of songs have been written about broken hearts and the inability to go on alone. Recovery is imperative for those who want to live to the fullest and live free from past relational failures. A broken heart, a dream…
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February 28, 2015 Communication
Speaking our minds without thinking and choosing our words carefully, can be damaging if not tempered with kindness and gentleness. Relationships and families are destroyed everyday with our use of words without first thinking of their impact and consequence on…
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February 25, 2015 Skin and Body
Men and women have long employed bodily hair removal, but more men are talking about it these days. Techniques that were once thought to be feminine activities are used by both sexes. Swimmers, cyclists, and body builders like smooth bodies…
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