Category: Dating
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Friendship Over Politics
I’m entitled to my political opinions, and I get to vote because I’m an American. David Mamet In the grand buffet of life, political opinions are often the jalapeños of the spread—spicy, divisive, and not to everyone’s taste. So, how do you keep your friendships from turning into a scene from a political thriller? Here’s…
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Texting Turmoil
Conflict is something most people want to avoid. If you’re texting about a subject they wish to avoid, this could be their way of saying “I don’t want to discuss it.”.
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What Valentine’s Day Candy Hearts Don’t Say 💌💘💞💝
Instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, I’m celebrating Discount Chocolate Tuesday. – Unknown I love Valentine’s Day as much as the next woman. And I have to admit that if I had the choice, I would always choose being madly in love with a generous handsome man. He would pamper me with a fragrant…
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Dating Hiatus-Pros and Cons
Taking a dating hiatus I saw something on TV the other day that I found intriguing. I know that’s hard to believe- something interesting on TV . . . but I digress. Somebody wrote a book about the merits of taking a dating hiatus. They suggested using that time productively by writing two lists. One…
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How Handwritten Letters Can Improve Communication
I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead. ― Mark Twain Stone Age vs. Digital Age Which is Better? I grew up in the Stone Age before internet, e-mail, chatting or texting was even a thought in somebody’s imagination. We didn’t describe our feelings with emoticons, or…
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Single and Loving It
I think it’s very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not defined by another person. -Oscar Wilde Can Singledom be awesome? Being single is not a curse, it’s a blessing. The reality is, 110.6 million Americans ages 18 or older (or 45.2 percent) are single, according to data from…
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How to Spot the Animal in Your Man: A Guide for Women
Have you ever wondered what kind of animal would be your perfect match? Is he a cuddly Teddy Bear who protects you and his cubs? Or is he a lazy sloth who spends all day on the couch? Maybe he’s a loyal Puppy Dog who follows you everywhere and loves you unconditionally. Or maybe he’s…
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Reigning Cats and Dogs
In the honeymoon of a relationship everything seems perfect. That desirable man can do no wrong. Even when he shows up at your door with a mischievous mega dog named Cujo, a giant Great Dane. As Cujo sends you sprawling with a playful nudge, your love interest laughingly comments that his “puppy” is just an…
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Snow White – What Were You Thinking?
Once upon a time . . . In the land of every little girl’s fantasy, Snow White fell into a deep sleep. An evil woman gave her a poison apple and she actually took a bite of it. Snow White could only be awakened by the kiss of a prince, and she was lucky enough…