Saturday, December 20

LIFESTYLE

The Importance Of Differentiating Between Love And Infatuation In Relationships
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The Importance Of Differentiating Between Love And Infatuation In Relationships

In one of the local dailies, there's a popular segment where people usually seek advice on relationships or matters of the heart and is a must read for many couples. I usually read it to get an insight on what really happens behind closed doors of many relationships and I must confess marriage as an institution is slowly crumbling before our eyes. Recently there was one lady who gave her age as 21 years whose story caught my attention bugging me into writing this article, she was lamenting about a situation that had befallen her and was seeking advice on what to do. She had fallen in love with a married man who was also her boss, and at first she thought it was lust but as days passed it matured to love. Now the gist was that her love interest was transferred to another work station which ...
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A Love Song
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A Love Song

Have you ever had a conversation with your friend, lover, or soul-mate and you did not know what to say? Seems like the words you wanted to use were just frozen solid on your lips. At awe, knowing what you want to say, but unable. Words captivates, love penetrates with the one you love. Good love songs no matter the tempo; it's the message behind the music and lyrical content that gets the attention of the heart. The dynamic duo of Varges Thomas & PleasureMore takes this collaboration to another level with an experience that resonates to their fans who may be in serious relationships with their partners. This smooth, soft soulful sensitive sound is sure to touch the soul of their fans around the world. The orchestrated string ensemble has a medley that releases a swing in your mood rel...
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How We Generate The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: A Relationship Guide
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How We Generate The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: A Relationship Guide

I assume you are reading this because you want more in your personal life. You may already be in a relationship, or you may be looking for a partner. Either way, you know that things could be way better on that front, if you only had a better approach. Of course, a better approach is always possible. And it starts here: If you want a good relationship, you work on the relationship; if you want a great relationship, you work on yourself. That's right! You don't need to go to couple's therapy to improve communication in your existing relationship. You can do that without involving your partner at all. And if you don't have a partner but would like one, you don't need to do online dating or go clubbing. You can just sit at home alone and the right partner will come.. You can become a magnet f...
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Circles Of Closeness: Friendship And Intimacy
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Circles Of Closeness: Friendship And Intimacy

There are different levels of closeness in friendships. Some people become friends because circumstances bring them together. Perhaps you worked with someone and ate lunch together fairly often, but when one of you left the job, the friendship didn't survive. Or you were quite friendly with a neighbor who moved away, and your contact ended. You probably know what's like to get together with a close friend who you haven't seen for a long time. It's as though you were never apart. Your connection is based on many shared experiences, values, and feelings, and it remains strong. Circumstantial friendships don't provide the same type of bond, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable. It's likely that when you enter a new environment, you will meet people you enjoy, but don't feel a deep conne...
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What Trans Moms Worry About When Things Go Back To ‘Normal’ And Discuss Their Unique Parenting Challenges During The Pandemic
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What Trans Moms Worry About When Things Go Back To ‘Normal’ And Discuss Their Unique Parenting Challenges During The Pandemic

Between 25% and 50% of transgender adults in the U.S. have children. Some have kids before coming out as trans, others adopt or foster, and some use egg or sperm cells they’ve frozen – usually before starting hormone replacement therapy. As a sociologist who studies inequality and reproduction, I noticed that there are few discussions of how trans people – particularly trans women – experience parenthood. So in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I interviewed 50 transgender women – both current and prospective parents – from across the country and from diverse racial and class backgrounds. Some obstacles brought on by the pandemic affect transgender and cisgender – or nontrans – parents alike. For example, many struggle to balance child care and employment or have designed new parenting...
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Part Of The Online Gig Economy, Sex work Is A Lifeline For Marginalized Workers
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Part Of The Online Gig Economy, Sex work Is A Lifeline For Marginalized Workers

More people are getting involved in more types of sex work, especially with the help of the internet, despite criminalization of their occupations and activist opposition, some of which threatens people’s lives. My research interviewing a wide range of sex workers finds that more people are involved in the industry, including marginalized people who are finding it a literal lifeline in tough economic times. The internet has diversified forms of sex work, aided in the industry’s growth and interconnected previously unconnected types of sex work. Demand for amateur, non-studio-based porn has grown, expanding online pornographic industries like camming, in which performers interact with viewers. Online sex workers post content on specialized hosting sites. Other websites connect phone sex wo...
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4 Essential Reads – How Do You Talk To Your Child About Violence?
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4 Essential Reads – How Do You Talk To Your Child About Violence?

Children are exposed to images of violence almost every day, whether through the media or in real life. Consumption of violent imagery can take a harmful toll on a child’s mental and emotional well-being, research shows. Parents, especially those with young children, may be asking themselves how to talk about violence with their kids. Here are four articles from The Conversation U.S. that offer insight into how to have hard conversations with children about violence. 1. Teach children to be resilient Vanessa LoBlue, an assistant professor of psychology at Rutgers University-Newark, writes about ways parents can foster a supportive environment to help children develop resilience in stressful situations. Genuinely listening to children talk about how they feel not only shows care and acc...
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Infrastructure That Has Long Been Devalued – Women-Dominated Child And Home Care Work Is Critical
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FAMILY

Infrastructure That Has Long Been Devalued – Women-Dominated Child And Home Care Work Is Critical

A fiery debate has erupted over the definition of “infrastructure.” Does it mean roads, broadband and other physical structures included in the traditional meaning of infrastructure? Or should it have a broader definition that includes other important parts of the economy, such as workers who care for children, older adults and people with disabilities? President Joe Biden prefers the latter meaning and wants to use nearly one-fifth of the US$2.25 trillion of spending in his jobs and infrastructure plan to expand and strengthen child care and home-based long-term care. As a sociologist who has studied the paid-care workforce for over 15 years, I know how critical it is to the U.S. economy – as the COVID-19 pandemic has made quite plain. The problem is, these workers have long been under...
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5 Tips For Dating Success As A First-Timer
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5 Tips For Dating Success As A First-Timer

If you look at the popular social exchange theory, you will come to know about the general advice for making our first date a wonderful success. Given below are some of the tips that will act as a great piece of advice. 1. Consider what you want Before you think about pleasing others or finding love, make sure you first decide on what exactly you want. The good news is that you have a choice. After all, you can't just choose whoever you come across. But that doesn't mean you can obsess about the fine details of the process. All you need to do is get a general idea about what you want in your partner. Similarly, you should consider what kind of relationship you are after. 2. Decide on what you will offer If you think you can get something for nothing, you need to think again. The same rule...
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Do Relationships Allow Someone To Come Into Contact With Their Unconscious Mind?
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Do Relationships Allow Someone To Come Into Contact With Their Unconscious Mind?

Human beings have both a conscious and an unconscious mind; however, the latter is largely overlooked. Not only does mainstream society ignore this mind but a lot of people in the helping professions, those who are doing what they can to help peoples "mental health", also do the same thing. Although this is not much of a surprise when it comes to society, considering how extroverted it generally is and self-awareness is not encouraged, it could be seen as being a surprise when so many experts are the same. At the same time, a society that very much lives on the surface is naturally going to produce both therapies that lack depth and people that are happy to practice them. Two Parts When it comes to someone's unconscious mind, this part of them will contain their "negative" feelings and ...
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