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<title>Elaine Sihera - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ELAINE SIHERA, nicknamed Ms CYPRAH or Cyber-Oprah by friends, is a top British writer for NewsVine, Elainesden and Ezine.com. A former magazine editor and diversity consultant, she is the prolific author of six books and over 1100 articles on emotional health, self-empowerment and diversity management. She is also an Internet agony aunt and freelance broadcaster and columnist as well as the Change Expert for FiftyForward.com, being a very keen advocate of changing perceptions on ageing and boosting how people feel about themselves. Her advice is: "Always Be Yourself! Those who like you will embrace you and nurture you while those ... ]]></description>
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<title>Resisting Rumours In Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:52:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How should one treat negative rumors about one's partner? Depends on the degree of trust and love in the relationship.]]></description>
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<title>The Real Causes Of Racism</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:45:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Racism is not superficial behaviour reacting to context. It goes very deep in the psyche due to four main causes that are explained here.]]></description>
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<title>Life Altering Decisions - Should I Go Back To College?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/630403</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:39:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is always difficult reviewing one's progress and feeling inadequate because of perceived failure. But every part of our past has helped to bring us to our present and should not be regretted.]]></description>
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<title>If I Could Change The World</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:57:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The two things I would used to change the world for the better.]]></description>
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<title>Is Barack Obama's Presidential Grassroots Campaign Hype Or Sincere?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/630391</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:28:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Barack Obama is trying a new approach, appealing directly to the people and actually succeeding.]]></description>
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<title>Are People Inherently Good?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/630388</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:13:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People are inherently good but something crucial tends to change them along the way.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Perception in Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:54:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Personal perception carries the most power in a relationship because it actually dictates how the relationship will progress, according to how each party views the other, their intentions and their actions.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Powerful Forces That Affect Relationships</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620428</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:29:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are three major hidden forces in relationships which affect the outcome of the interaction between couples, often operating without their awareness. They stem from the way we see the world and what we expect of others because of it.]]></description>
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<title>4 Main Ways to Face Personal Challenges</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620413</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:35:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are 4 major ways we can boost our courage and face the hot spots in our lives. Armed with these tools, life won't seem so problematic.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Personal Perception</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620420</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:15:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An interesting tale of the way perception affects how we treat others.]]></description>
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<title>5 Key Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem and Personal Success</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620408</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:13:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are esseential ways to boost self-esteem, and keeping out of the past and facing your fears are two of them.]]></description>
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<title>Why Happy People Are More Productive People</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620401</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:11:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The main reasons why happy people are naturally more productive.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620394</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any kind of love depends on our beliefs and love at first sight happens only when we believe in the possibility.]]></description>
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<title>Should You go Gray Naturally or Dye Your Hair as You Age?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620387</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:15:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reasons for dyeing your hair if it feels right.]]></description>
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<title>Conflicting Gender Expectations in The Home</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620463</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:58:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The different ways men and women perceive themselves and their needs have been the biggest causes of conflict in the home and also set the scene for how couples actually relate to one another.]]></description>
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<title>The True Effects of Negative Self Perception</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:35:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How often do we spend our time comparing ourselves to people who are not remotely relevant to us in a futile way? Yet that is the worst thing we can do for our self-esteem, personal value and development.]]></description>
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<title>Reflections - Early Personal Perceptions of England</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620454</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:34:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The power of perception to dictate what we actually see and the experience we have in our lives is illustrated by these personal reflections from my younger days.]]></description>
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<title>The Formation of Stereotypes Through Perception</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/620444</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:15:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We form stereotypes in a subtle way: mainly through the way we perceive the world, what we allow through our personal filters and what we choose to believe.]]></description>
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<title>Why I Love Paul Potts and Lewis Hamilton</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two unlikely heroes have emerged from the UK to leave a trail of feel-good feeling strewn across the country in the most unusual way, just what the country needed to give new hope to youngsters.]]></description>
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<title>My Boyfriend's Addicted to Chatrooms</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602219</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:49:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Agony aunt advice regarding a boyfriend who is spending too much time in chatrooms.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Quit Your Day Job to Blog?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:30:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Only a fool would give up a day job to blog with the hope of making money, right? Well the author disagrees and cites her personal ambition to support it.]]></description>
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<title>Will Paris Hilton Learn Her Lesson?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:25:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hilton seems to be starting the process of learning from her jail sentence by the first mature statement she has made. Perhaps there's hope for her yet!]]></description>
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<title>What To Do When He Forgets An Anniversary?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602216</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is someone right to be upset because their husband forgets their 10th anniversary?]]></description>
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<title>Should I Drop Out of High School?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:03:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Advice on how to drop-out of high school when one is not sure, and especially when staying on might be for the wrong reasons.]]></description>
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<title>Does The Press Pick Presidents?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602231</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:02:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The press does choose presidents because of their power in providing publicity and the oxygen of exposure which ensures its favourites are at the forefront.]]></description>
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<title>How Young People Separate Love and Sex</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602245</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:58:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Agony aunt advice- Young people seem to demarcate sex from love as though they are two separate entities. Yet is the sex life isn't managed properly it could damage the opportunities for love.]]></description>
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<title>Closure at the End of a Relationship</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602253</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:45:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Agony aunt advice- It is always very hard to end a relationship but it needs to have firm closure if those involved are to move on.]]></description>
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<title>When The Ring Is Wrong</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:09:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Agony aunt advice - Romantic jewelery that doesn't quite suit the proposal. What to do in those circumstances.]]></description>
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<title>Has Society Got its Priorities Confused?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602241</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:06:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People are fretting about the change in values, standards and behavior among the affluent young, but that is all par for the course when you have so much change.  ]]></description>
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<title>Should Gays And Lesbians Be Allowed Civil Unions But Not Marriage?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602202</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:02:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a debate around gays and lesbians being allowed to marry. Is that suitable for their situation?]]></description>
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<title>Teens or Parents- Who Should Pay For Car Insurance?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/602249</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:02:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Easy answer, really- If teens are responsible enough to drive they need to maintain that responsibility with the insurance.]]></description>
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<title>Long-Distance Love - Can It Work?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598098</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:48:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people have struggled with long distance relationships because of the promise they carry of being able to settle in one place one day, but there are downsides to them.]]></description>
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<title>My Husband is Very Lazy - What Do I Do?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598079</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:44:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is always difficult when one party in the family works hard and the other seemingly does nothing and take advantage yet still expect to share the home. There is one way to change this situation.]]></description>
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<title>Why Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc, Just be Called Americans?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598090</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:31:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This question is a very tricky one, because it seems such a simple thing to adopt a different label in the interest of unity... but it certainly isn't.]]></description>
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<title>Why Should Graduates Lose Out Because of Unruly Parents?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598054</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:29:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine working a long time for something then being deprived of it at the end because of something beyond your control. Where is the fairness in that? You would be right to be angry!]]></description>
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<title>Should There be Limits on Contributions to Political Campaigns by Individuals?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598084</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people would like to give to campaigns as much as possible, but there is always a reason why they would want to part with big money and it is not always in the interest of the elected party.]]></description>
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<title>Teens - Parental Interference vs Parenting</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598067</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:03:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The teenage years are fraught with difficulty mainly because they are a time of transition when much is happening to both teenager and parent - a time which is often difficult to understand and carries dire consequences in many cases.]]></description>
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<title>Are Men Really Necessary?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598045</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:02:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We hear this question being asked sometimes but, regardless of how independent women become, men will be a necessary part of that equation.]]></description>
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<title>Should the Wishes of the Family Take Precedence Over the Patient's Right to Relieve Their Suffering?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598119</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:58:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To stand by and watch a parent suffer, who seems to have little chance of improvement in the future, is quite heartrending. However, if their express wish is to be allowed to die in such an instance, their wish should be paramount.]]></description>
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<title>Is Chivalry Dead?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598110</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:30:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chivalry is a debatable concept in our age of growing independence, but perhaps the term has simply changed in meaning regarding chivalrous actions, and is not quite dead, as many people believe.]]></description>
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<title>Are Children More at Risk Than Now Through Parent Pressure?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/598107</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:13:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent murder of children by their fathers in our high pressure world should be real cause for concern because of the trends in the life we are leading and the social values that are rapidly changing.]]></description>
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<title>Is the British Royal Family Irrelevant?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/592538</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:12:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The British Royal family have not really kept up with the times, despite being a big tourist earner for Britain. However, should that be their main purpose when they cost so much to maintain?]]></description>
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<title>Is Affirmative Action Fair?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/592026</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:47:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There has been a fierce debate for a while about the fairness of affirmative action but there is no argument to the millions whose lives it has changed for the better amid the pervasive racism in America. ]]></description>
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<title>With Paris In Jail - A Look At Celebrity Worship</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/591954</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:50:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are people really worshiping at the altar of celebrities now than they used to do before? What was it like or ans o older generations?]]></description>
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<title>The Most Crucial Ingredient of a Good Conversation</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/591966</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:08:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Often we try to have a simple conversation which turns out to be less than enjoyable. It could be because the most basic ingredient for success in any conversation is mssing.]]></description>
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<title>Can Men and Women Be &quot;Just Friends&quot;?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/590212</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:13:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people believe that a man and a woman can be platonic friends. It is possible but not at the very beginning for one main reason.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Always Say &quot;Yes&quot; When You Really Want to Say &quot;No&quot;?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/590231</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:04:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Often we say 'yes' when we really meant to say 'no', yet seem unable to behave any differently. There are reasons for that conflicting behaviour.]]></description>
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<title>The Biggest Barrier to People Finding Soulmates and Real Love</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/590223</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:00:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The main thing which prevents many people from finding the soulmate of their choice or starting a new relationship and, in effect, robbing them of a life. ]]></description>
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<title>Are Virtual Relationships Taking Precedence Over Real Life Relationships?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/590206</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 11:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people are now spending far more time building virtual relationships than real-life ones. Is that the way of the future?]]></description>
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<title>You Can Forgive Infidelity - But Can You Ever Forget it?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:50:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Infdelity always casues so much pain and hurt. Can we ever be free of its memory?]]></description>
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<title>Is There a Difference Between Love and Lust?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:49:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People like to demarcate between love and lust but they are actually two sides of the same coin. I like to say that my ex and I fell into lust. We could not keep our hands off each other and even three months before I left the relationship (which lasted nearly 35 years), we would just look at each other and want to hit the sack - and that's in our 50s!]]></description>
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<title>Does True Love Last Forever?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:29:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are all capable of loving the same person passionately forever. So why don't more relationships last the course? Often it is a simple need for change in line with our development.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Read Your Husband's Emails?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:28:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you the type who thinks nothing of searching your partner's things or reading their emails? Is there a reason for that and what is the message that is sending?]]></description>
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<title>Should You Have Sex on the First Date?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:03:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is sex right on a first date? There's no question of right or wrong in these cases. That's a value judgment which reflects society's double standards on sex, particularly with regard to women. It also does not take into account the gender differences in approach to sex which often dictates the situation.]]></description>
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<title>Should Cheating Husbands Be Forgiven?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 10:47:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Forgiveness is essential in human interaction. We cannot condemn someone for one action in his whole lifetime. But, for a relationship, the act of forgiveness means far more than just excusing the behaviour for that moment, and should not be repeated too often for the same situation. ]]></description>
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<title>5 Essential Tools to Boost Personal Confidence and Popularity</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 09:59:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to boost self-confidence but these 5 methods are very important to start the process and change your perception of your value and worth. ]]></description>
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<title>To Bag That Gal or Guy - Lose that Self-Consciousness</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 08:07:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being overly conscious of what others will say or notice about us undermines the way we regard ourselves as we are constantly seeking their approval. Learn how to keep negative attention at bay by downgrading the importance you put on what is said about you, or falsely attributed to you.]]></description>
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<title>3 Keys to Guaranteed Self-Growth</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 08:07:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter what you do with your life, the three factors listed here are guaranteed to develop your potential and establish who you are more than any other.]]></description>
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<title>Empowerment Through Evaluation and Self-Appreciation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 08:05:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn to assess yourself objectively. Challenge your own assumptions. Doing so allows you to avoid the constant turmoil which comes from relying exclusively on the opinions of others. Instead, you should use others to test, question or confirm your own assessment an you will not be far wrong.]]></description>
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<title>The True Power of Being Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 16:59:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a world where we are often ruled by the cult of celebrity and the expectation to conform to fashions and trends of the moment, it is very easy to lose sight of who you are and what you stand for while seeking approval. But there is no greater power and confidence than being your unique self.]]></description>
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<title>Is it Right to use Corporal Punishment to Discipline Children?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 14:06:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I originated from a society in which spanking was part and parcel of rearing a child. Parents smacked first and asked questions later which could often have dire consequences.]]></description>
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<title>Do Opposites Attract in Relationships?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 13:23:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We like to think that opposites attract. However, something else keeps couples together and it's not their differences.]]></description>
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<title>Should Race Be Considered For College Admissions?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 13:20:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are strong feelings around the issue of race being taken into account in college admissions, but colleges are a part of the wider society and race is pervasive in that society. Can colleges evade the issue?]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Desires Over Our Lives</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 10:26:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do we really have a choice other than to continually chase what we yearn for?]]></description>
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<title>10 things I Hate About the World we Live In</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 21:58:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[10 things which sadden me daily about our world but which are avoidable.]]></description>
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<title>Should Public School Children Wear Uniforms?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 21:55:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a lot of argument about forcing children to wear uniforms but what are the merits?]]></description>
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<title>What is Wrong With This World?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 21:44:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is there anything wrong with our world? Or is it how we individually see the world?]]></description>
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<title>Why Setting a Timetable for Troop Withdrawal From Iraq a Big Mistake</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 21:06:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why America or the UK cannot contemplate pulling out of Iraq now.]]></description>
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<title>The Main Reasons we Have to Make Decisions</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 16:59:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why do we make decisions? Can we really avoid  making them? Why are they so important to our lives?]]></description>
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<title>Tell-Tale Signs of Perfectionists</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 10:21:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perfectionists are easily identified in the way they approach people and their tasks. A few signs of a desire for perfectionism are explored here.]]></description>
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<title>The Origins of Perfectionism</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 09:36:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Where does this desire to be perfect, or behave perfectly, comes from? It seems a long way back to places we are not even aware of.]]></description>
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<title>The Sad Effects of the Search for Perfection</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 18:28:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In our daily lives we strive to be perfect in everything we do. But what happens when we reach perfection? We stagnate and stop growing. Hence why we well never reach the perfect state - or perfection in our actions - that we desire or crave.]]></description>
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<title>Unexpected Consequences of Perfection in Actions</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:39:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people let themselves down with an incessant desire to be perfect or to live in a perfectly controlled world where everything goes as they expect. Of course, when it does not happen, which is likely to be frequently, they feel even worse, blame themselves, and the whole cycle of anxiety starts all over again. In this way, their confidence never gets beyond a certain level because they keep themselves in such a straitjacket of perfection, they seldom get the chance to live up to teir own expectations and thus repeatedly lower their worth.
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<title>10 Lethal Confidence Killers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:24:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nothing is more powerful in influencing our behaviour and perception than simple thought processes relating to ourselves. But allowing our lives to be dominated by negative thoughts is the biggest killer of self-acceptance. ]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Thinking Positively and Appreciating YOU</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:16:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The main thing about us which will ensure the greatest quality of life are our thoughts, how we think and what we actually think about because everything is brought into being by us, not by anyone else.]]></description>
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<title>Are Dating Tips for Seniors an Insult to Seniors?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 14:21:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are lots of advice around dating, especially for people who are older seeming to imply their need for companionship comes in a different form. Should we be ignoring such advice? ]]></description>
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<title>Why Modern Man is Getting Scared of Modern Woman</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 14:05:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not too long in the distant past, courting was very simple. Man was the king. He might not have been entirely skilled in how to woo a woman, but he certainly knew how to win one. However, things have certainly taken a different turn now. Is that good or bad?]]></description>
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<title>The Impact on Relationships of the Need to Belong</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 11:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a strong need to belong in everyone. That's how we shape our identity and believe we are valued. However, this pressing need reflects itself differently in the genders within relationships, behavior which is often misinterpreted by each partner.]]></description>
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<title>What Kind of Parent are You? Your Style MAKES Your Child!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 06:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are various kinds of parenting styles but they are all driven by four key ways of managing children, that parents are not even aware they subscribe to, yet can have real consequences in adult life for many children on the receiving end.]]></description>
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<title>The Hidden Key to the Greatest Quality of Life</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 06:42:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the one thing which is guaranteed to improve the quality of our life and achievements? It is much simpler than we realize.]]></description>
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<title>8 Obstacles that Prevent Personal Success</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 06:19:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are the important obstacles that rob us of success and keep us on the lowest rung of the ladder? There are eight distinct factors which affect us on a routine basis, often without our awareness.]]></description>
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<title>Impossible Standards - The Hallmark of Low Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 06:01:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People lacking in confidence tend to avoid taking risks because they are plagued by perfection. They constantly worry about the reactions of others and do not expect to be successful. They also need constant feedback about their capabilities and so depend excessively on external approval in order to feel good or to make a move. ]]></description>
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<title>The PEP Removal Strategy for the Family When Moving House</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 21:15:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How can families be helped, especially, children to cope with moving home? This little strategy is likely to be of value.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Confidence in Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 18:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In another article (The  Hidden Factor That Seals The Fate of Your Relationship The Day You Both Meet) I concluded that the fate of any relationship is actually sealed from the very first day the two parties meet and I would like to explain that surprising statement. ]]></description>
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<title>What You MUST Have to be a Millionaire</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 18:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are all kinds of advice around about making big money, but these are the definitive attributes to be successful because they are the common traits, found in various combinations, in the top achievers of our world.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Parents in Providing Self-Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 11:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The root of our behaviour can be found way back in time, especially when we were young. The most important cause being the attitude of our parents. This is crucial to feelings we develop about ourselves. That is why so many people who have negative relationships with their parents as youngsters tend to feel bad about their lives as adults.]]></description>
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<title>The Influence of Education and Social Background on Personal Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 11:22:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are more influenced by our background and the education we have than many people even begin to realise and the confidence we have is a direct result of those twin influences.]]></description>
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<title>The Hidden Factor That Seals The Fate of Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 11:15:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Very few people are aware that they virtually have the answer to how long their relationship will last from the day they begin that new partnership. The major factor which will decide the quality and length of the union is lurking around in the background, waiting patiently to do its worst as soon as it is triggered. What could it be?]]></description>
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<title>Key Factors That Develop Self-Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 09:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many parents tend to over-protect their children in their efforts to keep them safe from harm. But it is independence and learning to cope from an early age which builds initiative, resilience, strength and ability - the hallmark of future success.]]></description>
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<title>Why Service Makes the Real Difference In Business Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 15:43:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A salutory tale of the wisdom of giving the best professional service in any business.]]></description>
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<title>The Single Guaranteed Way to Have Change in a Relationship</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 09:47:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you're in a relationship which is getting stale and feeling really bad. You are not sure what to do to improve it or to get better results. Yet you're hurting daily. There is one sure fire way of changing your situation. It never fails. The key question is- Are you ready for it?]]></description>
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<title>Finding Personal Courage to Leave A Bad Relationship</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 09:33:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is never easy trying to sever relationships, especially a very long one when you have no relatives to turn to and you lack the resources within you. That's the time when a close friend or new lover is invaluable.]]></description>
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<title>The Biggest Effects of Bad Relationships on Our Lives</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 09:33:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The real effects of bad relationships on all of us have not really been taken into account by society or employers. Everyone is expected to simply get on with it, no matter what pain or hurt they are suffering at home. Yet relationships either make or break us.]]></description>
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<title>How To Recover from a Broken Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 21:45:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Broken hearts are not easy to deal with because they involve the ego and go right to the heart of unfulfilled desires and expectations. But it is important to mend it quickly and move on before the damage becomes permanent.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding the Real Causes of Aging</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2007 21:20:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people would be surprised by the real reasons for ageing, apart from just growing older in numbers, because they are so subtle, they are part of our natural routine.]]></description>
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<title>Why Problem Relationships Rarely Recover</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 13:42:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is an erroneous belief that once a relationship is breaking, or has lost its appeal, it can be mended. But very few relationships recover from that state because the glue that holds relationships together consists of attraction, communication and respect. Once those go, and they usually work in tandem, nothing will keep that couple in a positive groove. The relationship will effectively be a dead one walking!]]></description>
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<title>The Essential Glue That Holds Relationships Together</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 13:39:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What do you think might be holding your relationship together? Do you feel strongly tied to your partner or increasingly detached without knowing why? There could be a simple reason for that.]]></description>
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<title>The Effect of Agony Aunts on Current Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 13:14:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Agony aunts have always been useful in helping relationships survive but, increasingly, it seems many of them have been stuck in a time warp, doling out monocultural remedies to a multicultural audience, with too much old fashioned and oudated advice for a modern age. Advice which reflects their own individual fears and lack of understanding of a society in transition and greatly in need of new guidance.]]></description>
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<title>Personal Perceptions of a Marriage Breakdown</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 12:35:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My keen interest in relationships has been fueled by my own very long marriage within an environment of short relationships. Here I look back on a few of its important aspects which changed my perceptions.]]></description>
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<title>The 10 Hidden Forces in a Relationship</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 12:28:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The breakdown of relationships has historically been attributed to common observable, and even predictable, factors like money problems, physical and emotional abuse, extra-marital affairs, the effects of alcoholism, sexual incompatibility and a lack of communication and compromise between the parties, to name a few.  Acres of pages have been devoted to their long-term effects, but I believe these aspects are more likely to be smokescreens or symptoms of other hidden forces which dictate emotional outcomes over time  - the real hidden causes of failure in relationships. This being an invisible process, many couples are not even aware they ...]]></description>
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