How to Get Out of a Violent Relationship

How to Get Out of a Violent Relationship

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For many women (and men) who experience abuse in romantic relationships, a way out may not seem possible when the attacks continue to happen. Abusive relationships seem to hold victims in thrall, either too scared or too worried about the next steps, to escape. But leaving a violent situation is…

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Date Night Ideas

Date Night Ideas

Love / Relationships

There is always excitement in the air at the beginning of a new relationship. Spending time together is a fresh experience; familiar things we’ve done in the past become novel and thrilling. But as relationships age, other stresses in life eclipse the simple pleasures of enjoying each other’s company. We…

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A Lesson on Forgiveness

A Lesson on Forgiveness

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“Forgive and forget” goes the old saying. But when you’ve been wronged, forgiving the person who hurt you is easier said than done. And it may even seem ludicrous to even consider allowing someone to “get away with” whatever transgression they committed against you. But when you consider the benefits…

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To Remarry or Not to Remarry: Pop This Question

To Remarry or Not to Remarry: Pop This Question

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So you’re divorced – does that mean that you shouldn’t give it another try? Just because your first marriage failed doesn’t mean that the next one will, too. Plenty of people get married a second time, whether as a result of divorce or being widowed, and the second time proves…

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3 Signs Your Mate’s a Bully

3 Signs Your Mate’s a Bully

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With all the anti-bullying campaigns going around among kids and parents, you’d think everyone would know what a bully looks like. But some people may be sleeping with a bully and not even realize it. Bullying doesn’t have to incorporate physical abuse at all. In fact, a bully can be…

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Can Oral Really Cause Cancer?

Can Oral Really Cause Cancer?

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With all the hoopla surrounding Michael Douglas’s hinting that a whole lot of oral sex might be to blame for his throat cancer, some may wonder if it really is better to receive than to give. Douglas went on record after his cancer went into remission, saying, “Without wanting to…

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Should You Have an Open Marriage?

Should You Have an Open Marriage?

Love / Relationships

Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…

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Puppy Love: Does Your Pet Really Love You?

Puppy Love: Does Your Pet Really Love You?

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They’re so cute and cuddly, and you know you love your pets. But why? And do they feel the same way about you? Researchers have looked into the effects having and caring for a pet have on people, and the results boil down to a chemical reaction. Specifically, loving and…

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Spouseless and the Holidays

Spouseless and the Holidays

Love / Relationships

One of the worst scenarios during the holidays is to have lost a spouse and face being alone. As a widower I have firsthand experience with this topic. I now understand that I needed to experience such a loss to know how important the ability to love is to life….

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