Your neighbors can be a blessing or a curse. One thing they will always be is right next door, so strive for cooperation rather than conflict.
Forgive and forget, let go and lighten your load. A grudge can be a heavy weight to bear.
You don't want to rock the boat or tip the neighborhood canoe, but you do want to be able to sleep in on Saturdays. With a tactful approach, you can achieve your goal.
Whether they come from a co-worker, a family member or someone else, homophobic comments - that is, comments that show fear and hatred of gays and lesbians - can hurt. Sometimes you feel you have...
The word "queer" is one of the most common derogatory terms used against homosexuals, but some gays have adopted it as their own. Is that OK? Here's how to decide whether you want to use the word...
Living alone isn't always cost-effective. Living with a roommate, on the other hand, can be an intense experience. If you live with a roommate, establish some ground rules up front and learn to...
Are you chronically overcommitted? Rushing from one task to another,
with no time for yourself? The key is to have a strong vision of what
you want to say yes to. Then you'll feel far more...
A loud person in a restaurant can ruin your night out, but you can’t chuck your bread roll at the loudmouth to shut them up. Well, you could but throwing bread is considered uncouth, plus you...
Nothing ruins your movie night faster than a loud person in the theater. Your first thought might be to dump your hot-buttered popcorn over their head. But wait; have you seen what movie popcorn...
Having a roommate can have many advantages. You can save money by splitting the cost of rent and utilities. You can get to know someone who may offer valuable life insights and become a cherished...
Everybody hurts sometimes. When you and your friend are both hurting, it’s especially bad. Realize that a little tiff is no reason to throw years of companionship down the proverbial drain. Here...
Is there someone in your life who is REALLY getting on your nerves? Are ready to explode at them? Before you do, here's an anger release technique I've been using for over 15 years. The power of...
Look, we all make mistakes, right? It’s not like you can get in a time machine and undo what you did, and you can’t make other people forget about it, either (at least, not in any way that’s...
It may not be easy, but being able to say "I'M SORRY" can make your life better and your relationships stronger. When you find yourself in the midst of an argument, you suddenly realize...
Ever found yourself in a situation where you are blindsided by someone's bad behavior and are suddenly thrown into a downward spiral? Or maybe you are guilty of bad behavior and want to run and...
If you have a conflict with another person ask yourself these questions to resolve it.
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True assertiveness is expressing yourself honestly and directly. It is not aggression, which is akin to bullying, because assertiveness shows respect for others. Using assertiveness techniques...
There are so many places where you can get information about the "signs of lying" and how to tell if someone is lying. The truth is that no tool has been found to be 100% accurate in...
Coming out in the Latino community can be a process made easier or more difficult based on the level of support that you have of family and friends. Traditionally Latino communities have very...
In this 'How-To' article, I'll show you the steps from being on the outskirts of the social circle to Queen Bee.
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