“It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year…NOT!” Got the holiday blues, dealing with holiday stress? And the seasons not close to being over? How do you handle all the merry and cheer when all you want to do is stay in bed with the covers over your head; while you have pleasant dreams of every [...]
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Archive for December, 2007
Can you deal with holiday stress?
Saturday, December 15th, 2007How to eat what you want and still zip your pants
Saturday, December 15th, 2007Avoiding the holiday bulge… without weight watchers… With so many fad diets, quickie procedures and surgeries what’s a person to do about not picking up the holiday 10? Here are a few tips on how you can make the holiday rounds without getting round for the holidays. Hey this is Leticia, and I know all [...]
A Reflective look back at 2007
Saturday, December 15th, 2007I don’t know about you, but the end of the year always gives me reason to pause and take stock in the lessons that I’ve not only learned, but the ones that I missed. The best part of the New Year is the hope of a better tomorrow. Another chance to do something better, a [...]
Featured Member: laugh_sailor
Saturday, December 15th, 2007Hi and thanks for your interest in me. If you really love outdoor adventures you’ll think I’ve got the greatest life… But if you don’t… You’re probably having trouble understanding why I live on my sailboat… Think Jacques Cousteau. I sail with friends and not by myself, because for me… sharing beautiful experiences is what [...]
In sickness and in health
Friday, December 14th, 2007When people vow before God and the congregation to be together in sickness and in health, do they really stand by that vow? I know of marriages that have crumbled because one spouse became sick. Imagine your husband becoming suddenly ill which takes away his ability to perform his marital duty in bed. Would you [...]
When online dating success is a problem
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007Take this case: “Believe me, I’m not a bad looker (my picture is posted); I’m educated; and I like to do things… but for me it’s (online dating) just not working…᾿ Then there is this: “Three months ago, I joined an online dating service. I’ve been getting a great response — too great. I’m getting [...]
Is the institution of marriage almost dead?
Monday, December 10th, 2007Are you still dreaming of that big white wedding? Going by a recent survey, you might be one of a dying breed. According to the 2005 South African Social Attitudes survey, people are developing more liberal attitudes towards marriage. Whilst the institution of marriage isn’t disappearing in most African countries, marriage rates are relatively low [...]
When the ex comes knocking
Friday, December 7th, 2007A not very close friend of mine was dating a man she loved … the only man she had ever loved. Unfortunately, this love of her life left her abruptly and without explanation. After struggling with rebound relationships, she finally met a nice guy and they got married and even purchased a home together. Now, [...]
The space man decoded
Thursday, December 6th, 2007There are certain aspects of male behavior that are a given for example, leaving the toilet seat up, drinking juice straight from the carton … and at some point in a relationship, he will call you all those lovely names – darling, dearest or a simple Yo! – followed by “I need my space.᾿ So [...]
