A good friend of this writer is considerably overweight. He’s trying to lose some of the excess poundage, because he has knee problems which are getting progressively worse, and he realises losing weight could help. His favourite expression is: ‘I have…
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There is a school of thought that says sex is the most fun you can have without laughing, but is it also okay to laugh during sex? Sharing laughter at a time of the greatest intimacy can only deepen the…
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There are so many face wash products on the market that you may find the choice a bit overwhelming, but some of them stand out head and shoulders above the rest.Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Shea Butter for dry and…
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Few people receive personal letters these days. They communicate by text, telephone or email, or they arrange meetings. The world is getting smaller due to improved transport systems and infrastructure. Back in the day, if a friend or relative lived100…
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This writer is lucky enough to live in Spain, so she has year-round tanned skin. Along with natural dark colouring, that means almost any colour looks good. However, some colours are sure fire winners, so here’s how to colour up…
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Living with an alcoholic is challenging, because alcoholism and its effects do not just impact on the alcoholic. Everyone who comes into contact will be affected in some way, and family members, because they are the nearest and dearest, will…
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Skin care is important to everyone – both girls and guys. Back in the day, male skin care typically consisted of a rub down with carbolic soap and a shave when necessary – also using carbolic soap. Those were the…
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After a number of years, this writer is finally comfortable with text messaging. However, it must be proper grammar rather than ‘text message speak.’ Far from ruining real communication, text messaging is actually enhancing it. For people who lead busy…
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June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
‘He’s got a face only a mother could love.’ ‘When she was born, she was so ugly, the midwife slapped her mother.’ ‘Anyone has the right to be ugly, but she abuses the privilege.’ Most people heard these ‘jokes’ and…
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Summer time, and the living is easy – or not, if you happen to be afflicted by sunburn. Okay, everyone knows it’s an avoidable problem, but sometimes, things happen spontaneously, and before you know it, you’re doing lobster impersonations. So…
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I’ve always been short, and at 57, I always will be, but it hasn’t bothered me since the day I asked my mother, who measured up at 5′ 8″, why I couldn’t be tall like her. ‘Darling,’ she said, ‘Never…
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There’s a beautiful old song called, ‘Love is a Many Splendoured Thing,’ andone of the best lines from that song is this: ‘Then your fingers touched my silent heart, and taught it how to sing.’ So what are the tell-tale signs…
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First impressions are not just important – they are vital. When you’re meeting someone for the first time, whether it’s in connection with a new job, a first date with a promising guy, or the first meeting with your future…
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In a perfect world, people just wouldn’t cheat on their partners, and best friends would certainly not make out with their friend’s other half. However, this is not, and never has been, a perfect world, and there are several reasons…
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Think of stretch marks and you probably think of the legacy of pregnancy, but stretch marks can also result from exercising too much. The skin doesn’t like being stretched to breaking point by rapid weight gain or swift muscle development,…
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There are many remedies for hair loss, both proprietary and natural. Everyone sheds hair as a natural process of renewal, and it’s not uncommon to lose up to 100 hairs a day. More than this is termed hair loss, which…
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People say, ‘I love you,’ and they tell anyone who will listen that they’re in love, but what does it actually feel like to be in love? Well, it feels weird, wonderful – like no other feeling you will ever experience….
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These days, many men are just as keen to look after their skin as women. The days of the macho man who made do with a soap scrub and perhaps a splash of after shave lotion are long gone. Grandfather…
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Some men just seem to have a death wish when it comes to communicating with their ladies. Does your man suffer from Foot and Mouth? No, I don’t mean does he have a notifiable agricultural disease. Some men just have…
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Most people hope for orgasm every time they make love. An orgasm is something special, a purely physical sensation that is the culmination of great sex. And the wonderful thing is, it doesn’t stop at just one – it’s possible to…
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Most women love to be seduced – this writer certainly does. You may have a pretty good idea of when a man desires you, but by letting a man seduce you, you place yourself in a position of power, and power…
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How do you know for sure that your man really loves you? He may tell you he loves you, but how do you know he’s not just saying what you want to hear? Well, there are certain signs that indicate that he…
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May 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
You only get one chance to make that all-important first impression, so when you meet someone for the first time, make sure they want to get to know you better. The first thing they should see from you is a…
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There’s a beautiful song by Mary McGregor called ‘Torn Between Two Lovers,’ and it’s clear that whoever wrote the lyrics found themselves in the position of loving two people at once. People fall in love with someone else because ‘There’s…
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Dry skin on the feet is not life threatening, but it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Your feet have to work hard carrying you wherever you want to go, and standing for long periods of time, so you owe it…
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That familiar phrase ‘I Love You’ consists of three little words which can be invested with a whole lot of meaning, If they come from your lips via the heart, you can never say ‘I love you’ too much. Of…
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Mini skirts have been around for almost half a century now, but who should be wearing them exactly? Anyone over 70 is definitely too old to wear mini skirt, and they probably wouldn’t even consider it, anyway. However, there are…
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May 15, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage is all about partnership and doing things together, but it’s neither practical nor desirable to do absolutely everything together, and one example of how something can affect your marriage is when it comes to bedtime. If you both want…
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All ladies want to look hot, but the problem is, ‘hot’ is such a loose definition. There’s no accurate measure, no recipe, and no formula to mix to achieve hot. One guy’s idea of hot is another guy’s freezing cold,…
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If you want to look good at any age, you need to take a look at some of your regular habits and lifestyle choices, as they may be taking their toll on your looks. There’s not much point in dressing…
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