Evening television sitcoms have always portrayed a slightly idealized version of U.S. social demographics. Whether this evening fiction was attempting to convince audiences of a growing number of upper-middle class African-American families via The Cosby Show or an almost absolute balance of gender representations among the doctors portrayed on ERor the lawyers, judges and police officers on Law and [...]
Save Your Relationship
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When you first fall in love with your partner, you can’t imagine that there may be a time at some point where you’ll need to save your relationship. But things like lack of trust and changing life views may creep into your marriage or partnership. One day you might think about leaving.
How to Celebrate an Adoption Day
March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the things I appreciate most about my parents is that my adoption was talked about early on. I always knew I was adopted, because it was something we discussed often. The fact that I was adopted was the same for me as having allergies or blue eyes. It was a part of who [...]
Should You Get Married in Midlife?
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Many midlife singles wonder if they should marry or remain single. Some midlifers come out of long-term marriages and wonder if it’s worth doing again. Others might have had relationships over the years, but never found someone they wanted to spend their life with.
Dumb Things People to Say to Older Parents
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
More and more people are having children later in life, by choice or not. Some struggled for years to get pregnant or adopt, while others put off having children until they were more set financially. Whatever the reason, older parents certainly aren’t an unusual thing anymore. Even so, I sometimes hear people say the goofiest [...]
Don’t Toss That Yearbook-4 Hilarious Reasons to Keep It
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Guest post Purging your old belongings? Before you throw that high school yearbook in the discard pile, think again! Here are four fun reasons why it’s smart to hold onto that artifact of your past.
5 Simple Fixes to Improve Your Relationship
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Whether you are dating or have been happily married for years, there is always something you can do to improve your relationship. Here are five simple ways to make your relationship better, no matter where you are in your romantic journey.
Stop Doubting Yourself!
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There is an old saying that says sticks and bones may break your bones, but thoughts will never hurt you. In reality, words (even the words we tell ourselves), are powerful. If you consistently repeat negative thoughts in your head, you’ll begin to believe them. What’s more, you’ll begin to feel more comfortable with people [...]
Top iPhone Apps for Girls
March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Guest post by Robin Clymo Having an iPhone transforms the way you live your life, there’s no doubt about that and it rapidly becomes very difficult to be without it no matter what you’re up to. Thanks to the increasing range of apps, you can now use the iPhone if you’re at work, at home [...]
Winnie the Pooh Friendship Quotes
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Winnie the Pooh was a favorite of mine as a child, and it looks like I’m not alone. This collection of quotes illustrates just how much writer A. A. Milne knew and understood about friendship.
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