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- 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 ...
Views: 2249 - Self-Esteem - Releasing Negative Beliefs With EFT - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaSomeone with low self-esteem can be limited by beliefs that they do not even know are in their way. These beliefs may have been your "normal" for so many years, that they seem to be the absolute truth. However, there is no absolute truth. There is your truth, my truth, his truth, her truth; ...
Views: 2240 - Shine Your Spiritual Light to Overpower the Darkness of Others - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Randi FineAs I discuss many times in my memoir, Fine…ly, I’ve been a creep-magnet far too often in my life. I share a lot of stories in regard to this odd phenomenon in my book, but I couldn’t possibly share them all or my book would have lost its focus. There have been several instances of people ...
Views: 2240(1 vote) - To Improve Your Relationships, Learn to Like Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Royane RealCan you really say that you like yourself? Or that you love yourself? For many of us, this is a hard thing to do. We are so critical of ourselves. When we don't have good self esteem, many areas of our life will suffer. We will find it hard to make good relationships and friendships. ...
Views: 2238(4 votes) - Single and Scared: Debunking the Scarcity Myth - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Lisa Steadman“There are no good men left.” Sound familiar? If you’re feeling freaked about being single, you don’t need to give up on your search for Mr. Right. You may just need to debunk your attachment to the scarcity myth. How? By participating in a fun 3 week experiment. All you need is an open mind, ...
Views: 2235(7 votes) - FWB Dating Only Review - The #1 Online FWB Finder - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Kevin CageThe online FWB dating game has never been more popular. Countless fwb websites and apps are available at the touch of a button, giving you access to some of the largest dating pools ever seen. You can use dating sites to find love and romance, although many are now using these tools for more ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Lonely, Depressed, or Without Friends—Explaining Why You Are Never Alone - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Situation Many people can be lonely, depressed and feel they are without friends. Rape victims and sexual abuse survivors are very prone to such feelings. In addition, they may subconsciously feel shame and guilt. This is not a fault issue...it is a matter of learned behaviors due to other ...
Views: 2232(4 votes) - Where Social Fear really comes from... - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Steven BurnsThe origins of Social Anxiety, shyness and fear have often been the subject of debate. Where does it really come from? A person’s genetic make-up, bad parenting, a chemical imbalance or learning and experiencing. If you have done any research on the subject you will find that among experts ...
Views: 2231(9 votes) - Holiday Loneliness: 3 Steps to Find Friends & Cure Loneliness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Holi BodichettiThere are certain days each year that show us in painful detail the problems, which we need to work on in our lives. For many people, these are the holidays. You can fill up your life with a career, hobbies, volunteerism, social engagements, school, etc., but eventually there comes a day – not ...
Views: 2206(5 votes) - When Should You End a Conversation? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Royane RealWhen I was doing my research for my special report on making friendly conversation, I discovered that there’s a lot of information out there on the topic of how to start a conversation, and a lot of information about how to keep a conversation going. On the topic of how to end a conversation, ...
Views: 2183(6 votes) - How To Feel Comfortable When Meeting People - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Adam BenedettoOften times in life, we interact with people we do not know and try to find a way to relate to them. Without feeling uncomfortable, how does one interact with someone else they know nothing about? How do you get the conversation started, where do you begin? Some of us are natural talkers and ...
Views: 2182 - How To Tell If A Friend Is A True Friend: 3 Ways To Find Out - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to know how to tell if a friend is a true friend? I don't blame you if you feel a twinge of doubt in your friendship. We've all had that experience - the one where we share parts of ourselves with a person who we think is a true friend, only to be betrayed by said person before we could ...
Views: 2176 - Good First Date Ideas: Help You To Make Your Date A Memorable Experience - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Andy SowardsOne of the good first date ideas is to make it fun and memorable while keeping it inexpensive. To leave a good impression in front of your date, you should be well prepared with dating ideas. This will also help you to make your first date a fun and enjoyable experience. Once you have work ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - How to Deal With Difficult People That Accuse You When They Are Doing The Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us know someone who accuses us of wrong-doing whenever we ask that they do what they should have done. For example, you may have a colleague who should have finished some work by a certain deadline, and your part of the work depends on their finished work. And when you ask for their ...
Views: 2171 - The Core Psychology of Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuShyness is a very common psychological occurrence. Oddly enough, recent studies are pointing out that our society is slowly but surely getting shyer, despite the fact methods of interacting with others are now more available than ever. Psychologists are giving a lot of attention to the study ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - Want to Get Over Your Fear of Getting Rejected? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Royane RealHow do you feel about getting rejected? Does rejection devastate you, or do you shrug it off? Rejected. It can be such an ugly word. One of the reasons why rejection can cause us so much difficulty is that in our minds we often tie rejection to so many other ugly words that cause us even ...
Views: 2166 - "Even If You Lost the Parent Lottery, You Can Have or Find True Love" - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sandra DawsonI lost the parent lottery. My mother was verbally abusive and my father threatened my life for 18 years. I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet today, and I am excited to be telling you how you can transform your life too. You can have true love or find true love and success in ...
Views: 2164(5 votes) - Do You Compare Yourself to Other People? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Steven BurnsOne of the most intriguing patterns that most people do at some stage is to look at someone else, (usually someone who they think is wonderful, good looking and successful) compare them to themselves and start listing all the reasons why they are better than them and why there is no point in ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - 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: 2163 - Thank God For Giggles - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Tom Justin-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- My best friend is near death. I wrote this for you and for all of us. I’ve explained why below. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The small meeting room was packed tight. I was giving ...
Views: 2160(7 votes) - Divorce Stress? Coping with Loneliness on the Roller-Coaster - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie MantellQ: I’m a little embarrassed to admit this as an accomplished 47-year-old professional, but even though I am relieved to be finalizing our divorce, I think some of the stress I’m experiencing since our separation is actually ...loneliness. How can I get past that? A: Every journey through ...
Views: 2157 - I Need My Ex Lover Back - I Want To Get Back With My Ex - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldI need my ex lover back; If you find that your ex wants to get back together with you but you are not interested, you may be in a difficult position. You may have no interest in getting back with your ex for whatever reason or may just want to be friends. If your ex is putting pressure on you to ...
Views: 2157 - Judith Goffin releases 4th book of poetry - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Judith GoffinMemories are a treat for Judith Goffin as she looks back at her gardens through the years. Goffin, a Yorba Linda resident, is celebrating the release of her fourth book of poetry this month, Memories in the Garden, a whimsical poetic jaunt through the seasons describing her personal ...
Views: 2157 - That's All Right - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Janet PfeifferShe was only nineteen, a college sophomore, when she started her own sorority. Disillusioned with the superficial behaviors/attitudes of those already on campus, she wanted one that was all-inclusive of every interested female and one devoted to serving the community. Together with a hand-select ...
Views: 2156 - Three Awesome Ideas to Win Your Ex-Boyfriend Back Again - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaYou might be here because of the fact your old boyfriend has dumped you now you are here pondering how on earth you might reconcile with your guy. Splitting up with your old boyfriend is normally a psychologically unpleasant encounter to pass through and which often leaves you being miserable ...
Views: 2151 - Three “Ice Breakers” For Starting Conversations With Women - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2014 from Chris ChandraSo you’re standing at the counter in the grocery store, there’s no one else in line and there’s a really cute girl at the counter. What do you say to start a conversation? Just saying hi usually doesn’t lead anywhere, and if you make it too obvious it’ll be embarrassing if you get ...
Views: 2151(1 vote) - Toasting Your Parents on Their 21st Wedding Anniversary - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Ashish KumarToasting your parents on their 21st wedding anniversary will require some homework on your part. You will need to talk with family, friends and acquaintance of your parents besides delving in your own memories to find out how life have been for people you know only as father and mother. Also ...
Views: 2141 - Do You Care or Curse? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Anita JeffersonDo You Care or Curse? Ultimately, that is the choice we make with our feelings hundreds of times a day-care or curse? The difference between the two often means happiness inside or despotic misery. The choice is real, most of the time automatic and situational, but once you begin to pay ...
Views: 2138(3 votes) - Doing Things Together - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Daniela RoherDo you remember when you and your partner were getting to know each other? I bet that, when you think back to those early times of your love, you remember what you did together: perhaps you both liked the same music and went to concerts together; or you liked the theater, and went to many ...
Views: 2132 - Driveway Dwellers- The Circle - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Marcia CammarataThe Circle - “Driveway Dwellers” A few years ago when the children left home we scaled down to a new townhome. Having never lived in a townhome community before, and always benefiting from a neighborhood surrounded by long term friends and acquaintances, it was a challenge to make the ...
Views: 2132 - Breaching the Social Anxiety Matrix - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Steven BurnsSome of you will have undoubtedly seen the film 'The Matrix' starring Keanu Reeves... Some of you may even have understood it! For those of you who haven't seen the film the basic premise is that the earth and human beings have been taken over by machines who, in order to survive, have ...
Views: 2128(1 vote) - What to do when a friend's child commits suicide - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Sally MarksI am in my own state of shock. My friend, Marsha, called this morning to tell me that her daughter, Lauren, had committed suicide. She was 34 years old, the same age as my oldest daughter, Alicia. I’ve known Marsha since we attended Kino Junior High together. Some 15 years later Marsha, our ...
Views: 2126 - Commiseration or Celebration: When Women Talk to Other Women - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Mary Kay CocharoMany years ago, when I was a younger woman, I had a girlfriend whom I considered to be my very, very best friend. We spoke daily, we traveled together, and we spent many evenings and weekends at each other’s homes. It sounds pretty great, except for one small detail. During all of those phone ...
Views: 2107 - FWB: Friends With Benefits, or Blinders - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 FWB: Friends With Benefits, or Blinders I just explained to my husband that "friends with benefits" refers to friends who have sex. But in a recent study, college students needed no explanation; 60 percent of those ...
Views: 2106(6 votes) - How Many Different Types of Friendships Are There? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Niki CleggThrough many years of experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees. I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about people and especially about myself. I ...
Views: 2096 - Why Understanding Child's Play Can Help You If You're an Abuse Survivor Struggling in Relationships - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Adam ApplesonHave you ever watched a group of children playing together? There's so much energy and so much smiling. There's lots of running around, and then inevitably, somebody starts crying. Someone gets mad. There's a bit of emotional chaos. Sometimes a grown-up has to step in and sometimes the kids ...
Views: 2096 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Fear Being Alone? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be by themselves, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will feel lonely. To be on their own and away from others could be something that they enjoy; with one feeling energised by it. However, there are other people who can be by themselves and this makes them feel ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - Being True to You - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Don Neviaser,Before walking your truest path to inner peace and happiness you must first discover and be true to yourself. The efforts of seeking approval and connections with others through submission and imitation, though flattering, will neither connect you very deeply with them nor allow you to ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - How Important Is The Teen Peer Group? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Instant Advice Network ianchat.comTeens place a lot of emphasis on their peer group in our Western society. Indeed, the peer group is an important source of support and identity for young people. But parents should not underestimate their role in their child's life. Parents can't necessary replace peers, but a teen's ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - The" Benefits" Of Being Friends With Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraFriends with benefits happens when too people who see each other for orgasm decides to talk afterwards. They decide to talk, eat together and meet outside the confines of the bedroom and actually enjoy each others company… or it can be the other way around. They are buddies who love to talk, eat ...
Views: 2084(2 votes) - Autumn Poetry for Fall - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Amy DyslexAutumn Poetry for October and Fall Deriving inspiration for autumn poetry becomes a whole lot easier by taking a look at various autumn pictures. Not all artists focus on only capturing the bareness and nakedness of nature in their pieces & paintings; many artists make great creative use of ...
Views: 2080(1 vote) - Are You Threatened By Other People’s Success? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Mike RobbinsMay 16, 2013 (For this week’s audio podcast, click here.) How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? While it may depend on who it is, what they’ve accomplished, and how you’re feeling about your own life at the time – if you’re anything like me, you may have some ...
Views: 2076 - The Challenge for Returning Veterans - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from William CottringerThe Challenge for Returning Veterans By Bill Cottringer Veterans Day is a day we can all be thankful for the men and women who generously and unselfishly served our country, past and present and some with their lives, to keep the rest of us safe and secure in the freedom we cherish. ...
Views: 2075 - 3 Attributes of Cool People - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Our events are always different (innovative and creative), but there’s one common element that is our winning formula. Our community has cool people, and so our parties are full of cool people. Why? What’s so special about the people we know? These are three ...
Views: 2068 - Korean Speaking Tips - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from jenkin sonulIf you wish to learn how to talk Korean, there are a few tips supporting you alongside. A few ideas could apply equally to other languages, but here we specifically give attention to strategies for those that want to learn to communicate Korean. In some respects Korean may seem like a daunting ...
Views: 2068 - How To Stop Being Controlling In Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kimberley CohenThere isn’t much we can control in our lives except our attitude and some days even that can be a struggle. Not being able to direct how things are going, or going to go, or what people may do, can frequently be scary for people. As a result they might try to control just about everyone ...
Views: 2066 - Praveenben’s Review on GUY GETS GIRL: A Guide from woman for guiding men on how to attract women - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"Stereotypical laws of attraction, when it comes to women, are restricted to tall, dark and handsome men who exude a certain aura of charm and personality. However, all men do not fall into this category, and they find themselves ignored amidst a bevy of girls. If you belong to the latter ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: We just had a small fight, but she doesn't want to talk - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My best friend isn't talkin with me since 2 months now. I'm frustrated. We are best friends since 3 yrs now. In feb suddenly she stopped talking. We just had a small fight as in regular nothing serious. When i asked she said she doesnt want to talk anything for ...
Views: 2060 - Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Lonely and Hate It! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Almost all of my friends have boyfriends, (we're 22, turning 23) and I don't. I never have. I feel really alone during the week because all my friends are with their boyfriends. I basically work, take classes, and that's it. I either need a boyfriend or more friends, because ...
Views: 2059 - Getting Through the Sadness - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Karen RowinskyMany say the first year after the loss of a loved is the hardest but most people find that different seasons or dates bring up sadness and feelings of grief years after our loved one has died. There are things we can do to ease our pain during these seasons of sadness no matter when they ...
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