The Joys Of Sex Are Out There, But Where Is The Intimacy?
When lesser mortals read these books, they begin to feel cheated, inadequate and awkward. Apparently everyone is having amazing sex, but them! And why should they be surprised? After all our culture worships youth, cosmetic surgery and ... [... more]
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This Valentine’S Day Learn To Love Yourself
no mysterious, ideal lover will rescue you from yourself and hold up a mirror for you to see a magical transformation. No gift will restore your vitality and happiness. Here’s what will: This Valentine’s Day start the journey inward to rediscover ... [... more]
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The Stress-Free College Admissions Essay
Your child is about to begin life as a senior in high school. In my day senior year used to be fun; however, nowadays seventeen and eighteen-year olds face a year fraught with stress – both external and internal, particularly, that dreaded ... [... more]
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Why Do I Like People More When They Like Me Less?
Debbie Mandel, MA is the author of Changing Habits: The Caregivers' Total Workout and Turn On Your Inner Light: Fitness for Body, Mind and Soul, a stress-reduction specialist, motivational speaker, a personal trainer and mind/body lecturer. She ... [... more]
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How To Deal With Problem People
Imagine a typical holiday family dinner: You know that uncle Joe will be there to make a remark about how good you used to look. Then there is your mother who wants to know when you are going to have a baby because you are not getting any ... [... more]
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Don't Try So Hard To Be Happy
If you are on a quest for happiness, give it up because you will end up miserable. Happiness is a personality trait determined by your genes and slightly influenced by your environment. Only 17% of the population claim to be happy all the time. ... [... more]
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Untraditional Holiday Traditions
This gives us a wonderful excuse to let go of the old and tired to invent our own new and blended version. For example, some of the traditional recipes might be unhealthy by today’s standards, difficult to prepare and don’t even taste good! It’s ... [... more]
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How To Live A Charmed Life
It’s time to learn how to become charming which means to rediscover your family, friends and colleagues with fresh interest. Get involved in their world. This time it’s not initially about you; however, if you do this right, it will ultimately be ... [... more]
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How To Cope With Adult “Back To School” Issues
Fall always begins wistfully. Just the term, fall, has a negative connotation, to trip - perhaps to get injured. Those long summer weekends which framed our working days are over. However, the lazy days at the beach give way to a new vibrational ... [... more]
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What Your Fighting Style Reveals About You
Once you figure out your fighting style, you can objectively analyze it. People who push your buttons have much to teach you about your internal stressors. The next time you fight, instead of reacting to a situation, ... [... more]
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Handling Holiday Custody Battles
The law is the law and you have to yield. Anyway, whoever said that the holidays have to be celebrated on the one day that Hallmark Cards or the Media says they do! Celebrate on a different day with all the fixings! It will surprise your ... [... more]
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How To Be Happy Even When Your Child Is Unhappy
There’s an old expression: You are as happy as your unhappiest child and if this still holds true – no wonder we have been referred to as “Prozac Nation!” Perhaps, in a simpler time period this truism was less of an issue. Children’s innocent ... [... more]
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