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- What Can We Learn from Unlikeable People? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealAll of us encounter unlikeable people from time to time. These are people who in one way or another manage to be very unpleasant to us in every encounter. Yet, even though the experience of coming across an unlikeable person can be very unpleasant, there is always something we can learn from ...
Views: 2999 - Tips on How to Ascertain if Your Ex Still Wants You Back - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaWhen couples breakup after being in a loving union for a long time, they find it very difficult to overcome the break-up. The time soon after the break-up is one that generally gets really demoralizing. However, as time goes by, there is usually the thought of wishing to reconcile with your ex ...
Views: 2983(1 vote) - Let Other People See Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealDo you know anybody that you feel is particularly engaging and lively? Take a moment to picture that person in your mind. What is it about that person that you find most attractive? He or she may have a charming voice and a great laugh, but it is also very likely that you find their face very ...
Views: 2981 - Canned Conversation: The Truth Behind Great Conversation Starters - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Chris ChandraLet’s face it. If you have shyness working against you then making conversations can be really tough. But did you know that many great conversations can start from canned material? Meaning its stuff you planned to talk about ahead of time. The problem is knowing what material to talk ...
Views: 2974 - How To Stop Being Lonely - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Patrice EvansAmerica is in the middle of a loneliness crisis and it is ruining our health. Because our culture promotes self reliance and rejects dependency, we are too proud to reach out for help and admit we are lonely. If you admit you are lonely, it is suggesting that you are unable to attract ...
Views: 2971 - A Candid Review of Michael Webb's Getting Him Back - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaFor any lady out there who is either intent on winning her man back or perhaps frightened of him breaking up with her eventually, you can now put your worries aside because Michael Webb's Getting Him Back provides you with the best of advice that is guaranteed to assist you make him really ...
Views: 2957 - How can you tell a TRUE friend from a FAKE one? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam VakninA TRUE friend supports you only when he believes that you are doing the right thing in your self-interest and welfare; A FAKE friend supports you always, no matter what you do. A TRUE friend respects you only when you have earned respect and act respectably; A FAKE friend "respects" you ...
Views: 2954(2 votes) - 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: 2949 - The Significance Of Friends & Friendship Day - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Ashish KumarThe word of friendship is universal, it is a feeling, expressed and understood by hearts. Not just human beings, even animals understand this language. We are social animals and love to make friends. Many of our friends stay near by and some go far away to earn bread or for some other reasons, ...
Views: 2948(1 vote) - Fixing The Break-Up With Girlfriend or Boyfriend Without Arguments - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaThe pain of any breakup is quite complex for most couples to pass through. Eventually, many couples begin yearning for their partners and often start entertaining the desire of fixing the break-up with their ex boyfriend or girlfriend. Nevertheless, if your initiatives at fixing the split up ...
Views: 2943(3 votes) - Do You Know What It Takes to Be A Friend? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Bette Lawrence-WaterFrom time immemorial friends were vital to human survival. However, in this new millennium the importance of friendship and perceptions about what it takes to be a friend has moved into a state of decline. When our country was new, friendship was essential to life and protection. Ralph Waldo ...
Views: 2922(4 votes) - Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2005 from Kim SnyderThinking about it, a positive attitude comes from a life dedicated to self-improvement and service to others. Do you have a personal commitment to do your best today? Your best is just that, your best not what someone thinks is best. By doing your best you cause yourself to become more ...
Views: 2912 - Are You Worthy of Love? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneThe music industry is obsessed with love. Songs about love reach #1 on the charts over and over again. But the type of love sung about is often more like compulsion, neediness, personal inadequacy, idealization of another, mystery, novelty, unavailability, codependency and actually the ...
Views: 2905(3 votes) - Friends: Gifts We Give Ourselves - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGood friends enrich our lives in so many ways. Through a magical combination of similarities and differences, friends offer us the opportunity to know ourselves as we are and help us grow into who we want to be. Our similarities attract us to each other, comforting us with familiarity when we ...
Views: 2902(1 vote) - Developing Meaningful Friendships: A Solution for the Time-Crunched - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2005 from Susie CortrightWith the demands of work and family, do you ever feel like you don't have enough time to develop deep friendships the way you would like? Lots of women are solving this problem by getting together with their friends while also working individually on an important project: creating heirlooms ...
Views: 2896 - Send Friendship text messages to express the love & bond for your Friends - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from aamir abubakarModern age technological advancements have been changing our daily lives for many years now, and one of the most influential and respected electronic devices on the entire world is the modern day cellular phone, or more accurately, the mobile communications device. One of the most amazing things ...
Views: 2896(2 votes) - Do You Need to Upgrade Your Small Talk Skills? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Royane RealBillions of people are doing it every single day. In fact, you could say it makes the world go round. Some of the people who are doing it are very young. Some are very old. And billions of hours are spent on it every single day. What is this activity that is so common that nearly everyone ...
Views: 2885(3 votes) - Boosting Confidence - How Do You Quit Feeling Shy And Undervalued? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kenneth DockinsBoosting confidence comprises a theme that is definitely part of one's ability to realize even if you don't have complete knowledge of it. On the exterior, for a few individuals the goal of achieving greater self-esteem and decisive forcefulness can sound like impossibility, or even just a ...
Views: 2883(1 vote) - World’s Teacher’s Day Celebrations - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Ashish KumarTeachers are given the status of the backbone of any nation. Maintaining the role of teaching along with crafting the minds of the young they fall under that small group which works selflessly to make us eligible to withstand the harsh & challenging world with ease & efficiency. By celebrating ...
Views: 2856 - What Is a Real Friend? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerFor most people having friends is having someone who likes them. And it is true, that a friend will certainly like you, but being popular-which is the goal of most people seeking friendship-is not the same as having a real friend. If your goal is to be popular, be with the in crowd, be well ...
Views: 2831(1 vote) - How To Encourage Friends Experiencing Hard Times - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Niama WilliamsAfter a year and a half of homelessness in both Pennsylvania and California, I have been that friend going through hardships. What I appreciated most were the friends who listened actively and assisted directly without my having to ask. Those friends were few and far between, but I remain ...
Views: 2827 - How Do I Overcome Shyness [Exercise Inside] - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Paul SandersWhy Shyness Will Always Hold You Back In Life and What You Can Do To Instantly Reduce It Let me ask you a question : Have you ever been invited to a party where you knew you will meet people you didn't know. And, instead of accepting the invitation, you gave a fake excuse and stayed ...
Views: 2815 - Select The Best Birthday Gifts for Your Beloved Person - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Ashish KumarGifts are the best way to express your emotions and truly convey your feelings & affection to the people you care for. We need a best gifts or gift items for birthday. Now a day buying online gifts is very new trend. Because it saves time as well as money both. If your are far from your family, ...
Views: 2789 - How to Make Dinner Conversation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuMany times, dinner is more than a moment during the day to eat; it is also a moment of social interaction. Thus, it is a good idea to also make the best out of it socially. Many of us have dinner in social settings. We don’t eat alone; we eat with other people at the table: our spouse, our ...
Views: 2778(1 vote) - Why use Daily Motivational Quotes - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Alex ColinsDaily motivational quotes have an effect on all of us in lots of ways, a few of which, we're not conscious of. You may run into somebody having a t-shirt having a "you can do it!" expression imprinted on it and poof! It provides you with the push to accomplish something that which you happen to ...
Views: 2762 - Show yourself Friendly - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from cedric riceDo you want to have a multitude of friends? If you don’t the only reason is that you haven’t invested the amount of time that you need to. It doesn’t matter how you look. Whether you are attractive or not or how big or small that you are not things that add to or detract from the equation. Have ...
Views: 2729(1 vote) - Breaking Up With Toxic Friends - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Nellie Russell“You cannot change the people around you, but you can change the people you choose to be around.” -Unknown Human consciousness is shifting. We are splitting in two very different ways as a society. While one group moves closer to chaos, war, violence, and consumerism, the other is shifting ...
Views: 2727(3 votes) - Ways To Meet Like-Minded People - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Aditi BanerjeeWhen you go to a new city, you are eager to explore it, you are excited to settle down and make some new friends and at the same time, you are anxious to find some like minded people. For e.g. - if you love to bike and explore a new city, you would find it utterly boring to do so in a Hop On Hop ...
Views: 2723 - The Islands peoples are most religious! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminThe Islands peoples are most religious! Says Author Abdul Haye Amin. Guernsey without ‘Sub- Continental ‘Indian Gourmet’ Cuisine’ tastes and charm. The lonely Isolated Isla—nds The days before yesterday was not his or her but our darkness, without missing alphabetical letter before ‘ND’ ...
Views: 2697(1 vote) - Why Having Good Friends is So Important - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonIf you watched the movie "Bride Wars" you will have seen a great depiction of the importance of having good girl friends. Those two girls had been friends since they were knee high to a grass-hopper and total devastation was caused when they had a fall out. They had no-one else who they could ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - How to Admit Cheating On A Loved One - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Mike HatcherSometimes you can find out that you have made a mistake where you will end up cheating on your loved one. In such a case many things will come to your mind. Among the worst things that will always pass through your mind is feeling guilty. Remember cheating is an act that will make you restless ...
Views: 2679 - Sweet Memories - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Tele OpakunleNineteen years ago, I lost my younger sister. It was sudden and tragic. The pain was much, the wound was very ghastly. My heart bled for the loss of a sister, confidante and friend. I thought I would never be able to laugh again. In fact, I lost hope in everything. Then, memories of good times ...
Views: 2679(1 vote) - A Candid Review of Annalyn Caras' Win Back Love - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaThe author of this incredibly detailed ex back guide called Win Back Love is Annalyn Caras who speaks from personal experience in a very sensible and step-by-step approach which teaches you how you can reconcile with your ex-lover. Win Back Love uses a number of proven psychological ...
Views: 2674 - How to Connect With Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Pam GuthrieWho is the person in your life who treats you the best? Who watches out for you, notices when you are hungry, tired, lonely, angry and then takes care of you? Who knows what you are thinking, so you don’t even have to say a word? Who knows all your favorite things, how you like best to be ...
Views: 2656(1 vote) - 5 Steps To Get Over A Relationship Breakup - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Andrew HunterHas your girlfriend given you the brush-off? You're probably down in the dumps and just want to forget the whole thing. Take a look at the following. You'll find ways to give yourself a boost. Sure, it's going to be tough for awhile, but adhering to these ideas will help you get back in the ...
Views: 2654(5 votes) - Random Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2005 from Ginny DyeRandom Acts of Kindness - Get Supercharged with Kindness Motivation Tips Are you looking for ideas or motivation tips to make a difference in your life or for someone else's life? Are you like most everyone and just don't have much time? Can you perform random acts of kindness every ...
Views: 2633 - Great Conversation Topics: 3 Strategies to Enjoy Conversations With a Crabby Person - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettEven great conversation topics can lead into dark alleys when you're talking to a grump. Nobody likes to talk to a whiny, crabby person. But sometimes you gotta. Maybe you feel obligated. Maybe she’s your mother or your monster-in-law. Chin up! You can dump that urge to smash the phone to ...
Views: 2626(5 votes) - The Language of Flowers/ Flower Meanings and Symbolism - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Adam FowlerThe Language of Flowers/ Flower Meanings and Symbolism Receiving and Sending Flowers is an ancient tradition. Even in the Medieval times, people used to send flowers as gifts to their loved ones. By mid 1700s symbolic meanings were attached with flowers which served a great way of expressing ...
Views: 2625 - Ways to meet people in Bristol - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Jhon GregorOften, if you are feeling lonely and lacking in friends, all you need to do is get out and meet people who will potentially be your friends. Bristol offers a wide range of opportunities to meet people, whatever you are interested in. That is good, because your best chance to make friends is with ...
Views: 2624 - Good Conversation Starters: What to Do When Your Great Ice Breaker Fails to Start Conversation - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettYour great ice breaker just melted on the floor. Do you know how to recover when your ice breaker fails to start conversation? Follow these two tips and you'll successfully talk to men or women every time. The Ice Breaker That Belly Flopped As a new member of the National Association of ...
Views: 2608(7 votes) - Throwing a Tasteful 21st Birthday Party - Fun Themes For 21 - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Ashish KumarBy the 21st year young people have definite ideas regarding what a birthday party can entail. So any arrangement should be based on their concurrence. There can be lot of fun and tasteful ways to celebrate this crucial year in the life of a person. It will be a great time where the birthday ...
Views: 2604 - What Determines How People Perceive Your Personality? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Greg BakerHave you ever been misunderstood, taken the wrong way, or categorized and stereotyped incorrectly? Find out why this happens and what you can do to be perceived correctly by those around you. WORDS DEFINE YOUR PERSONALITY Essentially, you define yourself to those around you by the words ...
Views: 2596 - Relationships: What Is The Purpose Of A Relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI believe that one of the purposes of a relationship is to lead one back into wholeness. This includes the relationships we have had, the relationships we have and the relationships we will have in the future. They each contain the experiences and situations that are perfect for one to regain ...
Views: 2594 - Attracting Friends - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCWhen we are dealing with Causation, we are dealing with that which has involved within Itself all effect, as it unfolds. We may leave it to the Law to compel right action. With this in mind, let us go on to treatment. Suppose we wish to attract friends. We must begin to image ideal ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - How to Get Over That Relationship Break-Up That Lingers in the Heart - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us have been heart-broken at one time or another. The pain is immense, almost unbearable. Maybe you listen to sad love songs, maybe you cry or drown your sorrows, or perhaps you just go about the day in a complete daze, hardly able to function or get motivated to do anything. You want to ...
Views: 2578(2 votes) - Positive thinking can help you to survive infidelity - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonBanishing negative thoughts requires replacement with positive thoughts, which is possible with practice. Learning basic breathing exercises and focusing on the act of breathing, may seem basic, but with regular practice is effective. Negative thoughts needed to be identified, written down, and ...
Views: 2570(1 vote) - How to make people respect and honor you? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to make people respect and honor you? Do you gain people’s respect easily? Do people respect and honor you for who you are? Studies show that anyone can get the respect they want and deserve by following simple tips. As you know, you don’t need to be rich, successful, or powerful to ...
Views: 2562(1 vote) - Improving Friendships - The Key To Strengthening Relationship Bonds - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonI’ve just arrived back from America where I was attending the wedding of a very good friend, and because I was the Best Man I had to give a speech. Now, I’m used to public speaking and facilitating large groups of people in my personal development workshops, so you might be thinking this was a ...
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