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- Lifestyle Design: Celebrate Your Friends - Part II - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Melissa GaltHow often do we find that we are losing track of friends without enough time to spend together? It seems easy to say “maybe next month,” “when I get that promotion,” “when the kids are out of school,” or any other myriad of excuses. The bottom line is if we ...
Views: 1089 - Lifestyle Design: Celebrate Your Friends - Part I - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Melissa GaltHow often do we find that we are losing track of friends without enough time to spend together? It seems easy to say “maybe next month,” “when I get that promotion,” “when the kids are out of school,” or any other myriad of excuses. The bottom line is if we ...
Views: 1089 - Break the Curse of Loneliness - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenLoneliness is a curse. Actual loneliness. Not self-imposed solitary confinement. Not boredom. Not being too lazy or arrogant to include other people in our life and love. But the loneliness that gnaws on our consciousness, and disregards our soul, is equal to the emotion that aches and craves to ...
Views: 6182 - Have Best Friend, Will Smile - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Menno Spijkstra“A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget…” It was a totally nondescript day. The kind that you wanted to be over as soon as possible because nothing was happening. It was dull, unremarkable, humdrum. I remember sitting sidesaddle late that ...
Views: 1074 - Friends to the Rescue - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Andrea PenningtonFriendships can prolong and enhance our quality of life; for more reasons than you think. For one, studies show that the bond between humans can be effective medicine to help heal a broken heart – literally. Researchers discovered that recovery from heart surgery is improved when social support ...
Views: 1893 - Can You Be Friends If They Think You Are Faking Your Illness? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Lisa CopenLiving with a chronic illness that has no visual signs can be more of an emotional struggle than a physical struggle at times. Accepting one's own illness is a step that most people come to terms with it at some point; because, in order to have the best life one can, one needs to be educated on ...
Views: 1219 - Entertaining On A Budget: Simple Tips For A Memorable And Inexpensive Evening - by Everyone likes to get together with a group of friends, but these days going out to a restaurant together can be pricey. If you're trying to save money and your friends are trying to do the same, try entertaining in your home.
You don't have to spend a whole lot to have a fun evening in. The ...
Views: 1025 - Tuesday, September 13, 2005 (Wife In The North Excerpt) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAbsent with Leave My husband left for London for two weeks. Let me see, how long have we lived here. Oh yes, three weeks. How pregnant am I? Seven months. How many children do I have? Two and a bit. Do I want to be here? No. Excellent. He has a deadline, he always seems to have a deadline. He ...
Views: 773 - Making Friends In Unlikely Places - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe first person I met when we bought our "fixer upper" brownstone in Harlem eight years ago was a manic crack addict named Salami. This menacing apparition bolted out of the abandoned house next door to inform me that he planned to take over our new abode. "It ain't your house, Mama," he ...
Views: 968 - Choose Your Friends Wisely - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Carly CooperAs a working mom, it’s hard enough to find 5 minutes to yourself let alone be able to get out the door for a “Girls Night Out”. So on the rare occasion when you’re able to break free, make sure it’s with the kind of friends who are worthy of your time. Here are some suggestions. Make more time ...
Views: 4971 - Relationships: Why Can't We Live Without Them? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Gudrun Frerichs"The person who tries to live alone will not succeed as a human being. His heart withers if it does not answer another heart. His mind shrinks away if he hears only the echoes of his own thoughts and finds no other inspiration." (Perl S. Buck) Perl S. Buck has written these wise words long ...
Views: 4125 - How to Give Great Gifts: 8 Easy Tips for Birthdays and Holidays - by If you look upon gift-giving occasions with dread, you need a primer in how to be a good gift giver. Here are eight simple tips for choosing the right gift each and every time.
1. Keep a running list of gift ideas for the most important people in your life.
The most important piece of advice ...
Views: 1301 - How to Cheer Up a Male Collegue from Work - 7 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Razvan DobreWhat can you do if one of your male colleagues from work is a little sad? Here are some tips on how to cheer him up: 1. Spread a good rumor about him. Tell some of his colleagues good things about him. Be sure to talk to the ones that you know will get the word out. This way you are 100% sure ...
Views: 4760 - Make That Call - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Ed Runci(I wrote this in 2004. The message is as current now as it was then.) I went to a college fraternity reunion last year. It’s a small chapter of a national organization, so those of us who are “brothers” from my years in college, knew each other pretty well when we were in ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - Reality Online Dating, Tips for Smart Surfing - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Pamela Smale Williams LPC, LMFT, AAMFT, AASECTWHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Everything, if you're lonely, missing out on companionship and relationships because you just don't know where to look or how to find that "someone". If your answer lies with Online Dating, read on and consider some tips: My thoughts about online dating's wide ...
Views: 1580 - Human Pets Is Loads Of Fun! Make Friends Online. - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Patrick ShyuEver wanted your friend as a pet? HumanPets.com is a new website that lets you do just that, as well as meet a lot of new fun people along the way. The site launches today, after nearly a year in development. In the Human Pets virtual community, all users are pet animals. They can be bought, ...
Views: 4168 - How To Divorce a Friend - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Cherry NorrisA few weeks ago I was having lunch with my dear friend, Lauren, whom I hadn't seen in ages. As we were catching up over burgers and salad, she asked about a friend of mine who I've known for many years. "I don't know how she is," I answered. "I divorced her." "What happened?" She asked ...
Views: 2149 - What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know about Your Pooches Friends - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from brian spilnerYou enjoy interactions with other people. Often, it’s a breath of fresh air to be in public and see someone you know. Dogs can benefit from the companionship of other dogs. You can have play dates and take your pooch to the dog park if he gets along well with others. However, most dogs ...
Views: 1032 - 21 Biggest Mistakes Friends Make - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Helene RothschildAre you being a good friend? Do you have friends that you appreciate? Would you like to improve your friendships? Is your loving partner your best friend? As a Marriage, Family Therapist for 27 years, I helped many people resolve issues with their friends and create healthier friendships. The ...
Views: 1658 - Discover Why Introducing A Pet To Your Family Can Help Your Child Overcome Loneliness - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from brian spilnerIntroducing a dog or puppy into your home can be a wonderful idea. Children and adults alike love the companionship of animals. Depending on the age of your child and how extra time you have to spend with an animal, choosing the right pooch can be a stressful process. You want to make sure ...
Views: 1045 - How To Put Your Transferable Skills To Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Mistina Thomson"From collecting stamps to scooping ice cream, your past experience has not only made you who you are, but taught you plenty of valuable lessons that may apply to the workplace. However, before you can effectively present these abilities to a potential employer, you must first identify what you ...
Views: 6164 - Angels. Do They Exist? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellMany persons have wondered if angels truly exist and which is their nature. We will try now, to understand this topic. The best known and evident foundation, of course, is that the angel is a messenger of God, who comes to fulfill an specific work; and who has the capacity and power to do it. ...
Views: 1731 - Planning Your Poker Game Menu - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Ellie SchneiderI do consider pizza to be a finger food because you can eat it with your hands, but many good pizzas will require 2 hands to eat and a plate to catch the grease. The biggest problem is that while you are eating you are not able to hold your cards and if you get grease on your hands it winds up ...
Views: 3760(1 vote) - Best Friends - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Keith AblowMaria, age 34, came to see me several weeks after her marriage ended. Like many women coping with recent divorce, she was still dealing with the fact that what she had hoped would be a lifelong relationship had turned out to be temporary. She was concerned about how the split would impact her ...
Views: 2352 - How to Change the World - You and I - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe are the world. You and I. How we treat each other; with respect or hatred, how we work things out together and compromise, this will determine the future of humankind. Can you see this? We are the world. Humankind so far hasn't been doing too well. *"huge numbers of Eastern Orthodox ...
Views: 768 - Seven Ages Of Man - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Dzagbe CudjoeAll the world's a stage And all the men and women merely players, They have their exits and entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms, Then, the whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining ...
Views: 8303(1 vote) - Now That She's Gone - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockYou've been with her for many years. You have shared the ups and downs, the tragedies and the triumphs. You became used to each other and shared your dreams, the dreams you both had, with bright eyes and wondrous anticipation when you were young. . . . And then one day, she was gone. Just that ...
Views: 805 - Where Are Your People? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Bradley Ann MorganWe were attending a holiday party this month at a large California homeowners association when one of the guests told us that he had been dreading this year’s event. We couldn’t help but ask his reasoning. “They are just not my kind of people anymore. Some long time veterans have departed and ...
Views: 985 - Can Men And Women Be Friends? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Linda SapadinCan Men and Women Be Friends? By Dr. Linda Sapadin - Psychologist www.PsychWisdom.com It’s been 20 years since the witty romantic comedy - When Harry Met Sally - explored the still debatable question- “Can Women and Men be Friends?” There are those who say ‘No’. Heterosexual men and ...
Views: 2933 - The Phantom Santa - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightIf I were to pick one period of our lives that could stand as a symbol of love, sharing, friendship and in fact, the very personification of the teaching and life of that little babe born in Bethlehem so long ago, it would have to be the Christmas of 1979. It had been a year filled with ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - How To Make Friends And Build Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Judy Wright“How do I teach my child social skills, when I don’t know how to make friends?” “How do you find time to maintain a friendship when life is so busy with work and kids?” These are just some of the questions that were asked by adult participants about their own lack of intimate friends at my ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Workplace Friendships or Office Romance - by Based on the extensive original research I have conducted for more than a decade on workplace relationships, casual not close or best friendships are preferable in business. Caution should also be exercised against revealing too much or too soon to a co-worker, superior, subordinate, or mentor ...
Views: 24007(1 vote) - New Years Celebrations Around the World - by All around the world people celebrate the coming of a new year and time with traditions from their country. Although the celebrations are not always held on the same day, they often include traditions of religious celebrations, special prayers and blessings, beautiful costume parties and parades ...
Views: 3785 - Letter about Trust - by For millions of years nature embedded in us the notion that the past can teach us a lot about the future. This is very useful for survival. And it is also mostly true with inanimate objects. With humans the story is somewhat different: it is reasonable to learn from someone's past behaviour ...
Views: 13908 - Mail Box Friendship Come to Life Again - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Peter MignerRemember when friends use to write letter and send them to you in the mail? well technology has come full circle and now you can share with your friends in cool way like we use to do for less money and quicker timing. In today’s hurried world staying in touch with people has never been easier, ...
Views: 1785 - Improve Your Conversation Performance By Changing Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealHave you ever had a conversation with someone where you start to get nervous and shy, and worry about your conversation performance? Do you start to think that everything you say sounds stupid or awkward or insincere? Do you start to obsess over what other people think about you? Do you ...
Views: 1624 - Loneliness: What is it and how to get rid of it - by Loneliness is a very complex, multidimensional phenomenon. Simply put, there is no one cure for loneliness, simply because there are many different types of loneliness. The loneliness of a widow, who just lost her husband, is different from the loneliness of a boy who is sick in bed and can’t go ...
Views: 26203(4 votes) - Your Top Five: What is Your Interpersonal Grade Point Average? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Patti WoodWhat is Your Interpersonal Grade Point Average? How do we become the people we are? How do we grow? How do we slide into bad attitudes and bad habits? Studying nonverbal communication all these years I have been fascinated with how other people’s energy affects us. One of my favorite aspects of ...
Views: 1440 - Why Very Smart People Sometimes Have Poor Social Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever have trouble making conversation with others even though you consider yourself to be a very intelligent person? If so, this may puzzle you. You may wonder why you are so poor at making conversation with others, even though you are very smart, and you know a lot of interesting ...
Views: 10859 - Attracting People to You - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Steve GoodierIn West Virginia folklore there is a story of a country doctor who was called out to a holler late one night to assist a woman about to give birth. By the time the doctor arrived at the farmhouse, things had progressed to a point where the doctor asked the husband to help him by holding a gas ...
Views: 2257(1 vote) - How to Overcome Shyness - by Hi. Remember me? I was the guy at your school dance or birthday party. You know, the one standing up against the wall with his arms folded trying to look like he was having a good time? I was so insecure that when I summoned enough courage to ask someone to dance, I would make sure that she was ...
Views: 3390 - HOW TO ATTRACT TERRIFIC PEOPLE - by I remember asking my Dad, when I was 16, how I could become charming. I must admit that my motives were hormonally inspired at the time, but what he said to me has effected my life and relationships ever since. He looked at me and said, " Son, you become charming by making another person feel ...
Views: 1823 - The Bright Side of Loneliness - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Thelma MarianoRecently a romantic relationship came to an end and I found myself alone again. The minutes, the hours now felt empty. For three weeks I sat beside a silent phone, rehashing the past and coming to terms with my loss. After the warmth and intimacy of love, my loneliness felt like a great abyss ...
Views: 1145 - Are You Terrified of Social Rejection? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDoes your shyness and fear of getting rejected keep you from having the relationships you want? Are you lonely much of the time? Everyone gets rejected at times, but for those of us who are socially confident, rejection is a minor matter, and people who are confident quickly bounce back from ...
Views: 2511 - She is a Perfectionist - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Robert NajemyMarina’s perfectionism annoys her husband, Dan. Marina cannot relax if whatever she does is not perfect. Of course, nothing is ever perfect and thus Marina is usually in a very tense state. This attachment creates for her anxiety, fear, and a continual sense of danger. This tension is ...
Views: 1083 - How To Deal With Off Moments - by Many personal development experts say maintaining a positive attitude is the cornerstone of success. Great advice! But do you think anyone, even those who spout that platitude about attitude, ever have off moments? Of course they do!
Having off moments is an inevitable part of living. Being ...
Views: 970 - Meet the I Ching - by This article is not entitled 'instructions in manipulating an ancient divination method', or even 'how to use a valuable tool for self-development'. True, the I Ching is both of those things, but I know it as a gentle, wise and strong friend, and this is what ? or whom ? I would like you to ...
Views: 1246 - Overcome Your Fear of Rejection - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you hold back from trying to start new relationships because you often worry that you will be rejected? If a fear of rejection is holding you back from forming new friendships or relationships, there is help available. You can learn to greatly overcome your fear of getting rejected. ...
Views: 17163(2 votes) - The Shy Person's Guide to Conversation - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2006 from Susie CortrightEveryone feels shy from time to time. Here are twelve tips to help you keep conversation flowing. 1. Before the event, visualize yourself as someone who has an easy time making friends and mingling between different groups and whom everyone likes to talk to. It may feel funny at first, but ...
Views: 17107(2 votes) - Simple Tips to Improve Your Communication/Relationship Skills - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2006 from Connie LimonHave you ever been to a function in a room full of strangers and found yourself lost for words? The art of introducing yourself to others and creating small talk may come natural for some, but most people confess to feeling shy, embarrassed and don’t know where to start. There are four ...
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