There is an English phrase, “dying of embarrassment”. This is because when something embarrassing happens to us, dying really does seems like the better choice. It happens to everyone and it is not pleasant. One person said that “embarrassment is like a kidney stone. After the first day, you can relax.” Here are ten ways [...]
September 30, 2011 /
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Many people worry that what they do is not good enough. These people spend lots of time making decisions about how they look, what they wear, what they do. They are not satisfied with themselves and always think they could do better. These people are called “perfectionists” which means they expect themselves to be perfect [...]
September 30, 2011 |
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The cost of owning a pet, including food, supplies and medical care, is from $400 to $800 per year. But the health benefits of the owners of the pet may be much more than the cost. Research shows that pets can make you feel better and improve the quality of your life. They show that [...]
June 3, 2011 |
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We have an obligation to love and serve our marriage partner. To love them effectively, we have to know and understand their inner world—their likes, dislikes, thoughts, and feelings. Taking the time to do this and then acting on what we learn is a powerful way to nurture love and respect in our marriage. Researcher [...]
April 24, 2011 |
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Many marriages end when one of the partners has sex with another person. Some people seem to keep away from the temptation to cheat while others seem to easily give in to the temptation to cheat. Scientists are trying to understand what makes these two groups of people different. They are studying people’s ability to [...]
April 24, 2011 |
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