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- Friends: My Interpretation Of What They Are - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperI was thinking the other night while I was getting to sleep, how being on one of those flat elevators at the airport is a great metaphor for describing how friends come and go in our life. While we are on them some people stay at the same speed as us, going only as fast as the elevator takes ...
Views: 2253(2 votes) - Friendships and Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from joanne williamsFriendships /Relationships Lots of people define friendships in many different ways. One way to describe them is an affirmation, and alliance or bond between individuals. Sometimes, just because someone may refer to you as being their friend, doesn’t necessarily mean that you should expect ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - Gay and Single – Not Alone - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloSociety projects an idealized image of a fulfilled life as being straight and married with children. This is viewed as the pinnacle of success in the hierarchy of love. At the very least we should all have a significant other in our lives. With the advent of gay marriage, many gay men are ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - Gino, King of the Batting Cages - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt started with a metallic ding of the bat. Then another. Then a flurry of “dings” until finally I turned around to see just who was causing all the commotion. A giant muscular man was mashing the ball at the Van Nuys Batting Cage. And behind him stood a crowd of people watching. “Yeah Gino!” ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Going Into the Light - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy good friend died this morning. We knew it was coming, of course. We arrived at his home only last night. I didn’t feel bad for him. I believe that he was finally released from a now-useless body and probably feels great. I’m glad that today he can be with us without a struggle. I’m not ...
Views: 1292(4 votes) - Got the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Carolyn BatesAre your holidays filled with loneliness? Do the days just feel like a lot of work? Is the meaning of the holidays lost? Has this just happened now that your children are out of the house and maybe you have been on your own for awhile? Holidays are definitely one of the most difficult times ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Handling A Breakup - 3 Essential Tips - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Andrew HunterMen and women are forever hooking up, getting together and forming relationships. Just as frequently, those relationships break up. Most breakups, no matter how friendly, involve significant pain. Men in particular have a harder time dealing with breakups. Perhaps because they've been taught ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Happy National Women's Friendship Day - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Sumner DavenportNational Women's Friendship Month first began as National Women's Friendship Day in 1999 (celebrated the third Sunday in September each year). Following the 10th anniversary of National Women's Friendship Day in 2008, it became apparent that one day just wasn't enough, so the celebration was ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - helping a lonely friend - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiYes, it's true that at one point in our lives we have been lonely. Although many of us managed to pass through this stage successfully, still there are many others who never managed to make one friend. In one of my articles, how to find new friends I explained some of the causes for the failure ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - How Can We Love If We Don't Like Ourselves? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdNo matter what our spiritual bent—and even if we have no form of "spirituality" as such, but are atheistic and subscribe to a humanistic view of human beings—few of us would disagree with the idea that we ought to love others. The idea of loving each other is pretty universal. Yet when you ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - How Long Does It Take To Build a Friendship? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuYour friendships influence the fulfillment in your life more than most other factors. One key thing that can help you build friendships effectively is to understand right how long this takes. It is common for people to wonder: how long does it take to form a friendship? We want to understand ...
Views: 9036(1 vote) - How Talk Show Hosts Can Boost Your Conversation Skills - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Royane RealDo you want to improve your conversation skills? One good way to pick up tips on making conversation is easily available to you every day. If you want to learn how to be a good conversationalist, a really useful place to start is by watching television! Not just any television shows - you can ...
Views: 5313(2 votes) - How to be Mentally Positive in Reuniting With Your Ex - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaA break up in actual fact one very difficult problem to address and which often causes sadness. Additionally there is a great propensity of the person being affected by low self-confidence. All of these behaviors sometimes tend to make the individual to make a whole lot of wrong choices which ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - How to Be The Best Friend Anyone Can Have - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Any friendship hits some rough spots. Most people build a lot of friendships but eventually let these friendships dissolve for many different reasons. It could be that they’ve gone separate ways and have drifted apart due to the distance, or ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - How to Deal with Criticism. - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Steven BurnsCriticism is a fact of life. No matter what you do people will, at some stage, have there opinions about it and feel the need to voice it in a way that doesn't always seem positive. Some people tell you to ignore criticism, others say it's an opportunity to grow and learn...just what is the best ...
Views: 2548(1 vote) - How to Deal With The Emotional Pains of a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaRomantic relationship split ups have the habit of putting someone into a world of pain, hopelessness, haunting thoughts and emotions. And the longer the relationship, the more powerful these behaviors become and getting over your boyfriend or girlfriend gets much harder and can take ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - How to Fix Your Social Life - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Eduard EzeanuOne thing that’s plain as day to me right now is that your social life contributes immensely to your overall life satisfaction. Sometimes even more than your career or dating life. This is why it’s important to have a rich, active social life. If you’re in a situation where you only have a ...
Views: 3187(1 vote) - How to Revive a Friendship - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuSometimes, a friendship loses its fire and it’s no longer the way it once used to be. Have no fear; there are effective methods to revive a friendship and make it like new again. There are plenty of reasons why a friendship can lose some of its strength, although it’s a fulfilling friendship ...
Views: 4076(2 votes) - How to Talk to Strangers - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Steven BurnsIt’s often been said that the number one fear that people suffer from is speaking in public. What is not quite as well known is that the second most popular fear is speaking to strangers. You only have to walk about during the day in a busy city to appreciate this. A buzzing metropolis of people ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Human life can be saved by the universal code of conduct - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from GS VirkHuman life have developed all evil techniques to destruct all natural resources of planet and so its existence. Present all religions are failing to control moral character of humans. Present all religions are in control of political actors. Present religions have divided one God and set ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - I Am In Love - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanI am in love and it’s a matter of great excitement, joy and happiness for me. No doubt, I am flying in the air without wings. I am feeling so good that I want to share my joy with you and, therefore, invite you to join me in this adventure of self-love. I am deeply in love but with nobody ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Improve Your Conversation Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Royane RealDo you suffer from a lack of conversation confidence? When you make conversation with other people, is your mind constantly saying a lot of very harsh things to you about your conversation ability? Does your mind criticize every thing you say? Do you put yourself down for being shy or ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Invest in Friendship For Your Later Years - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealWhen I was twenty-two, I was befriended by a woman named Doris who was thirty years older than I was. Although Doris was then a fifty-two year old woman, she did not feel it was inappropriate to befriend me. She did not operate with the social belief that she should choose her friends only ...
Views: 3369(1 vote) - Learn to Love Yourself So You Can Attract Others - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMany lonely people have trouble making friends because they have low self esteem and because they have never developed good social skills. When people don’t think very much of themselves, they have a hard time making friends with other people. When people don’t like themselves, they are ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Learn to Overcome Being Shy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Royane RealAre you shy? If you are shy, then you are aware that shyness can sometimes be a problem. People who are very shy, miss out on a lot of life. They miss out on relationships, on fun, and on career opportunities. Fortunately, there are treatments. Most of us are shy on some occasions. For ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - Learning to Make Small Talk With Strangers - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Royane RealDo you find it difficult to make small talk with strangers? Most of us do. Talking with someone we don’t know can make many of us feel very anxious, especially if we happen to be shy. Why is it so hard to make conversation with strangers? When you first talk with a stranger, you don’t know ...
Views: 4673(5 votes) - Leaving Home For a UK University Residence - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Lavana JamesMoving to a UK university residence and starting a new academic career is an exciting experience for the first time student. Although it might be daunting at first, the move to a new social and academic environment can be made easier by choosing the right accommodation to suit your needs as a ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - Looking Beyond One's Physical Appearance to Find Their Inner Beauty - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Sharon MikrutHow many times have you seen a person and judged them strictly on their appearance? Or, how many times have you turned away or avoided someone simply because of their appearance? If you find yourself making judgments or avoiding people based on their appearance, you are missing out on ...
Views: 6848(1 vote) - Making Friends in Another Country - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuMaking friends in another country can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know anybody at first. This article details the most effective ways to pull it off smoothly. Today, it’s very common to end up studying, working, living or traveling in another country. If at first you don’t know ...
Views: 5178(1 vote) - My Personal Advice on Breaking Up - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Andrew HunterBreakups can be very difficult and painful. Here is some advice I've picked up over the years on how to help you move on, get closure about the breakup or even giving your relationship a second shot. The reasons behind the split up don't matter, all relationships that end have either one or ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - My Personal Tips to End Shyness and Start Meeting Women - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Andrew HunterIf you’re shy, dating girls will definitely be something you have difficulties with as a man. Girls are likely to be less outgoing, but men need to quit being timid if they expect any sort of success in dating. Don’t stress, I am aware where you’re at. I myself was once quite shy. The ...
Views: 1125(5 votes) - Offer the Gift of Kindness - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Science of SpiritualityMany times in life we are faced with people who say bad things to us, who verbally abuse us, who criticize us, and call us names. Rather than engage at their level, it is better to offer kindness. We should not accept these gifts from others. Rather, we should give them the gift of love and ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Online Dating – Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from John AdamsOnline dating is the new dating style of this century. During the last few years, online dating services exploded, because the request was huge for it. It is indeed the most effective way to meet people nowadays, because it became very safe and the opportunities are unlimited. Everybody needs ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Online Rejection: There’s No Such Thing! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerThis is one skill I want you to master: Rejecting online rejection. Learning to accept rejection gracefully, with as few “dings” to your self-esteem as possible, is key to finding your true love. As a dating coach, I’ve found the #1 reason you won’t have success online is giving up too soon. ...
Views: 1733(3 votes) - Ouch! He doesn't like me! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Michelle GottliebA very common dilemma that many people face is that we want people to like us. We may even do things that we disagree with, just to be sure that people like us. We talk about this happening with children, but, unfortunately, this is usually something that we do not grow out of. Why is it so ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - 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: 3772(1 vote) - Protection from Others Negativity - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jennifer CulverNegativity surrounding you is capable of consuming you if you let it happen. It’s true there are people in the world who are very unhappy with themselves and their life and they demonstrate it in their words, their actions, and their appearance. A most difficult situation comes when the ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Quick Tips to Help You Move on Following a Break Up - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaIf you have been recently through a break-up, it is really logical and natural that you'd be experiencing a lot of painful sensations and psychological and mental turmoil. The actual pain from a breakup is practically of similar severity regardless if you are the one who did the dumping or ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Recapturing Our Joy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdLaura was drowning in self-pity. After Dan called off their relationship, she began driving by his home in the hope of catching a glimpse of him. She also phoned when she knew he was out, just to hear his voice on the answering machine. She told herself she wanted to feel close to him, but all ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Saying "I'm Sorry" - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Royane RealIn every relationship there will be occasional misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Sometimes we are the one who hurt another person we care about; sometimes we are the one who has been hurt. Hurt feelings will occur in friendships, in intimate relationships, and even between two ...
Views: 2038(2 votes) - Secrets to Successfully Reuniting With Your Ex Wife - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Raymond EhomaHas the love of your life, your sweetheart, left you brokenhearted and on your own? Do you think you're still excited about her and like to get her back in your life however, you don't know the best way to set about it? There isn't any real cause for alarm, mainly because while it may seem very ...
Views: 5611(1 vote) - Seeking Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIf you are feeling dissatisfied and unhappy, where do you start in your search for happiness? Due to the way in which the human mind works, the more you think about being unhappy the more unhappy you become. It is easy to become enmeshed in a vicious cycle of negative and unhappy effect. If ...
Views: 1503(3 votes) - Sex and Chocolate - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Rebecca KimbelSex and chocolate have a lot in common. They can be sweet morsels that soothe ones soul or addictions that ruin life. When one tries to fulfill their natural love of sweetness with chocolate or sex alone, one is left more nutritionally depleted than they were when their hunger started. We must ...
Views: 1452(3 votes) - She Just Does What is in Her Heart... - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2003 from Robyn SpeedPeople who touch your life, are those who are loving, kind, caring. They lift your day, they make you feel appreciated. What is it about these people that is so special? They are loving, kind, caring. They treat other people well. They do not claim to be great teachers nor do they claim to be ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - SOCIAL NETWORKING: You either love it or hate it! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieINFORMATION OVERLOAD Do you have a penchant or an additiction for modern communications? If you are like me you will be hooked on a number of social networking sites. I have limited myself to active participation on three social networks. Facebook to keep in contact with friends and family. ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - The Best of Bisexual Dating Sites - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Shawn YanThe B in LGBT stands for Bisexual but people who identify with this sexual orientation are often neglected and look down up. The mere fact that bisexuals can hook up with people of either gender or sexual orientation paints them as being greedy, a character trait that has won them a lot of ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - The Case For 30 Minute Friendships - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Anita AshlandIn this age of social media, we toss about the term BFF (Best Friends Forever) pretty casually. Many friendships aren’t of the “forever” variety, however, and have a shelf life even though Facebook makes it possible to artificially extend that shelf life and let us pretend we still have some ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - 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: 2164(1 vote) - The Friendship Clause - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsAn excellent and gentle man of my acquaintance has said, "When fifty-one per cent of the voters believe in cooperation as opposed to competition, the Ideal Commonwealth will cease to be a theory and become a fact." That men should work together for the good of all is very beautiful, and I ...
Views: 2285(1 vote) - The Hand - by The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment -- to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still many would have things that they were thankful for. But Douglas made a different kind of picture. ...
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