How can I stop worrying: Thought for the day

How can I worry less? How can I stop worrying? How can I decrease my anxiety or avoid worrying?

As a 'worrywart' myself, I know how hard it is to feel like you are worried and anxious and you have no control over those feelings. 

We all have things that cause us worry, stress or anxiety. 

I went through a nasty divorce before meeting my wonderful husband and have been through a custody battle that lasted years as some of my main life stresses. I was and sometimes still am worryful to such an extent that I find myself worrying about future events that may not even happen!

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Alternatives to Spanking for toddlers and Pre-scholars: Gentle Parenting

Are there any alternatives to spanking or corporal punishment for younger children?

Why should I avoid spanking or corporal punishment? How can I get my child / children to listen or obey without spanking them? What are some gentle parenting discipline ideas that work?

Mother and Son Hand print:

Jade and Dominick 

Parenting has its fair share of challenges. Once you get past the initial sleep deprived baby phase (newborn to crawling) you make your way into the hyper toddler and the pre-school phase where you’re constantly chasing a little person around, dealing with the word “NO” and wrestling with little stubborn or rebellious people with a mind of their own.

Parenting, although HIGHLY rewarding and a major blessing, also has its fair share of challenges.

Due to the love we have for our little people, one of the biggest challenging to parenting is discipline. For man (me included) the struggles in disciplining are centered around what discipline measure or means to use as well as the feeling of guilt you feel after or when disciplining (those little people sure do have our hearts wrapped around their tiny fingers).

I have made the conscious decision NOT to spank my son. For more on this as well as the negative effects (short and long term) of spanking, please read “Why I choose not to spank my son: Why spanking is a bad idea”.

In my aim to avoid spanking and any other form of corporal punishment, I have made it my goal to try and test numerous alternatives to spanking. I will list a few as well as some tips on using them.

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Ending a relationship due to infidelity: Should I break up with my boyfriend / girlfriend or wife / husband for cheating on me?

Should you end a relationship if one of the parties is unfaithful? Is cheating a reason to end a relationship? Should I end my relationship because my boyfriend or girlfriend cheated? Should I end things because he or she was unfaithful?

Infidelity:
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Deciding on whether or not to end a relationship with someone who was unfaithful is an extremely personal decision to make. For some people having their partner cheat or be unfaithful is a deal breaker with regards to a good relationship; if a partner is unfaithful there are no second chances, "but"s or "what if"s – for them the relationship is over. For others, cheating can still be forgiven or excused and he or she is willing to fix or work on a relationship after an affair.

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How to forget your ex / How to move on

How can I forget my ex? I can't stop thinking about my ex, how can I move on from my past relationship? I don't know how to heal from the break up. I don't know how to move on. I don't know how to let go.

If you've gotten out of a break up and feel like the past relationship or your ex has some kind of a hold on you and you find it extremely hard to move on and let go then you need to read further.

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How to make a relationship work the second or third time around

Is our relationship worth another try? Can 'second time around' relationships work? Can a relationship work the third time around? Are 'second time around' relationships worth it? How can we make our relationship work this time around?

Looking in each others eyes:
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Deciding to try and make a relationship work the second or third time around can be a very hard decision to make and a lot of thoughts and questions might flood your mind.

 

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Sweet or romantic text messages to send to an exgirlfriend or exboyfriend: Sweet texts to send ex's

Are there any sweet text messages I could send my exgirlfriend? What are some sweet messages I could send my exboyfriend? What would be a sweet thing to say to my ex? Are there any sweet goodnight or good morning messages or texts to send to my ex? What would be a sweet or romantic thing or message to send to my ex?

Texting an ex:
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Relationships end for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes break-ups are well worthwhile and other times either party might regret the break up. There are times when we might be able to move on so easily from an ex, times when we can't stand to be near him or her anymore since the break-up and other times we know that we can't be together anymore but still enjoy the idea of having him or her be a part of our lives.

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Romantic things to say / do to get your exgirlfriend back

What can I do to get my ex back? What are some romantic things I could do for my exgirlfriend? What are some sweet or romantic things I could say to my exgirlfriend? What are some romantic things that will make my exgirlfriend want to / consider taking me back?

If you're still in love with you're ex and feel that there is a chance that she might feel the same then this article is for you.   

Looking into each others eyes : cute couples pics

This article contains romantic and sweet things you could say to or do for your exgirlfriend to make her take you back or at least consider doing so. Remember, if there is no real chance of you getting back together (maybe she's moved on or can't forgive you for your past mistakes) then there might be nothing you could do or say to make her change her mind.

If there is still hope (which there often is) then be sure to read this post. You might also want to read 'how to get my ex back', 'signs that your ex still has feelings for you', 'should I take my ex back' and 'sweet / romantic gift ideas for exes'.

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Signs that your ex wants you back

How do I know if my ex wants me back? I want my ex back does he/she feel the same way? Does my ex regret the break up? Does my ex want me back?

True Romance:
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After ending a relationship that really meant a lot to you various questions may flood your mind. You may miss your ex so much but struggle to find out whether or not he/she feels the same way.

In many cases the signs might be staring you right in the face and if you just pay a little more attention you’d be able to know exactly where your ex stands with regards to his feelings for you. Once you’ve gotten that sorted out and you know for sure that your ex still has deep feelings for you, you can move towards getting your ex back.

A few signs that he wants you back (not to be missed)

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Best songs for choosing between two people

One of the hardest decisions in life involves choosing between two people. Sometimes it may be  between your ex and your new boyfriend (exes have a way of making a comeback right when you’ve met someone else) or between two guys that both show interest in you and you’re not sure which one to be with.

Choosing between two people

Life is full of decisions. You can’t always be certain that you’re making the right choice but you always need to trust and believe that everything happens for the best and that it will all work out in the end.

Music has a way of being something to relate to and sometimes singing out loud can help you express yourself.

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Boyfriend / Girlfriend Matching Tattoos

There is nothing more romantic then getting something done together. Add to this the fact that the ‘something' you decide to do together can demonstrate the permanence of your relationship and you have an everlasting romantic gesture. 

Boyfriend / Girlfriend matching tattoo's

There are many different types of Matching Tattoos that you as a couple could get. The possibilities are endless! The best thing to do would be to make a discussion date, throw around some ideas and settle on a tattoo that you feel may describe you both and do your relationship justice.

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Signs that your ex is over you / has moved on

Is my ex over me? Does my ex still have feelings for me? Is there still hope? Does my ex still love me?

Broken Hearted girl

So many times we may miss our exes so badly and wish to get back together with them but not be certain whether or not they feel the same. There is nothing worse than hoping that you can fix things with an ex but not knowing whether or not he/she still has feelings for you or wants you back.

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Benefits of Dating or marrying an older person: Age Gap Relationships

 

What are some of the benefits to being in an age-gap relationship? What makes being in an age-gap relationship better than a same-age relationship? What is considered an age-gap relationship?

Benefits of being in an Age-Gap Relationship

This article looks at the Benefits and Advantages you are likely to be surrounded with when in an age gap relationship. There are many more advantages then listed in this article but these are just some of the Pro's I enjoy as someone in an Age-Gap relationship.

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Struggles or challenges when Dating or Marrying an Older Partner: Age Gap Relationships

What are the struggles faced by age-gap couples? What are challenges faced by age-gap couples? What is considered an age-gap relationship?

Age Gap Relationships

This article looks at the challenges you may find yourself facing when in an age gap relationship. It is always important to make yourself aware of the difficulties you may face in any situation so that you can make an informed decision on whether or not you would like to proceed. 

Remember, there are no challenges that cannot be overcome or battles that cannot be won when you truly love each other. 

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How to show your husband you love him: Write him a love letter

 How can I show my husband I love him? How can I tell my husband that I appreciate him? What can I do to show my husband how much he means to me?

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First Kiss: Am I ready for my First Kiss?

Am I ready for my first kiss? Should I have my first kiss? When is the right time to have your first kiss?

Your first kiss is something you are bound to remember for many years if not FOREVER. This may could be one of your best memories or your worst! Either way, you are not likely to forget your first kiss.

If you are wondering whether or not you should have your first kiss then it is definitely something worth thinking about a little more carefully.

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When is the right time to loose my virginity? Loosing your virginity: Thought for the day

Should I loose my virginity? When is the right time to loose your virginity? How old should I be before loosing my virginity? Should I wait before loosing my virginity?

Many people don't realize just how important your virginity actually is. It is not just a case of loosing your virginity. It is like giving an important part of yourself, your history and your story to someone else.

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Don't ever use your child / children to hurt your ex: Co-parenting / Single Parents

Why does my ex use our child to hurt me? Is it ever okay to use your child against your ex? Why should you never use your child against your ex?

Using your child to hurt your ex is one of the most terrible things you could ever do. There are many reasons why this is never a good idea but the most important of this is probably that you end up hurting your child in the process.

How do people use their children against their exes?

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Who should text or call first? Should the girl call or text first?

Who should text first: The Girl or the Guy? Is it okay for the girl to text or call first? Should the guy always call or text first? When should the girl call / text first?

Waiting for a guy to call or text

In this day and age it honestly does not matter at all who calls or texts first. There are a few things you may want to consider when deciding whether or not you should be the one to make that first text or call though.
As a basis for this article I will come from the viewpoint that it is ALWAYS "Okay" or "Normal

for the guy to call or text first. If however you are a girl then you may want to consider the below points in deciding whether or not you should call or text first. The items below will help you try and figure out why he is not calling or texting first so that you can then decide whether or not you should make the first move.

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Does Religion Matter in Dating / Marriage? Interfaith Dating / Marriage

Does religion  matter in dating / marriage? Does my partner need to be the same religion as me? Will our marriage fall apart or fail if my partner is not the same religion or faith as me? Do interfaith relationships / marriages work?

Inter-faith marriage / relationships

Religion is extremely important to most people. Many people who fall into a certain religious group view their religion very highly. Some people feel that it is of extreme importance to date or marry within your particular religious group while others (like you if that is why you are reading this article) may be more open to the idea of dating or marrying outside of your particular religious group.

The decision of whether or not to date or marry outside of your religious group should be a personal one to make. You should feel confident in your decision and you should make it based on pros and cons. You should not feel pressurized into dating or marrying within your religion or without if it is not your choice.

In this article I will briefly list some of the challenges that you might face in dating or marrying outside of your religion as well as how to work around them. At the end of the day it is always best to make an informed decision.

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Lock-down / Quarantine With Your Partner: Keeping Your Relationship / Marriage Together During Corona Virus / Covid-19 Lock-down

How can I avoid fights with my partner during the lock-down? How will we manage being together 24/7 during the lock-down? How will my partner and I survive been on lock down together for so long? How can I avoid fights with my partner during lock-down / Quarantine?

The Corona Virus or Covid-19 struggle is real. Besides the very real fight against the virus and trying to avoid getting sick or having one of your loves ones get sick, you need to cope with the lock down or other extreme measures put in place to try and curb the disease or stop the spread of it.

If you do find yourself experiencing a lock down you may be forced into a 24/7 with your partner which may be something completely foreign to you. This could be a good or bad thing of course.

On the plus side you will definitely get to spend more time together which means getting to make more memories and enjoy each other's company. You will also be able to learn more about your partner depending on how long you've been together.

On the down side, especially if you're not used to spending that much time together, you might bump into more misunderstandings, fights or arguments.

This article will list 5 ways you could ensure that the lock-down goes a little smoother and more drama free for you as a couple.

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