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How to Do an Anger Release

By hikernb

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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 it never ceases to amaze me. It works... more »

How to Do an Eskimo Kiss

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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The Eskimo kiss has long been thought to be a way for Eskimos to kiss so their lips didn't freeze together in cold artic conditions. In reality it is used as a substitute for shaking hands since Eskimos typically have only their nose and eyes ... more »

How to Dodge Mommy Claws

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Your mommy dearest probably thinks no one is good enough for you, and she tells your girlfriend that at any opportunity. Controlling mothers have been around since the time of Cro-Magnon when an overprotective cave mommy threw a rock at the loose ... more »

How to Drive a Man Away

By AprilEClark

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If relationships were easy, the divorce rate wouldn't be at 50 percent. So take it from a girl who's seen her share of break-ups. No guy wants to hang around and watch these bad relationship habits boil over like a pot of pea soup... more »

How to Drive Cross Country with a Significant Other

By creativemayhem

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Driving across the country was always our dream. However, stories of break ups following a cross country trip made us think we needed to have amusing tricks up our sleeve (plus, a few practical things, too). Here are some helpful hints to ... more »

How to Dump A Friend

By Lauren Romano

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No one wants to dump a friend. You became friends with them for a reason, but when the friend hasn't been acting like a friend for a long time, it's time to let go. Whether you are doing it by email, phone or in person here is the best way to do it... more »

How to Effective online dating & Online Dating Tips

By Billy

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The proliferation of online dating sites makes the process of qualifying potential mates fast and efficient. This can be both a good and a bad thing. As one begins using online dating sites they can quickly find themselves deluged with emails and ... more »

How to Effectively Date Online

By Valerie Brooks

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Online dating is now mainstream with its popularity growing daily. So, what are you waiting for? Find Mr. or Mrs. Right online with these tips... more »

How to Embrace Rejection

By Amanda Ford

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In the past several weeks I have been rejected by three potential employers, two guys I've been casually dating, a friend who didn't include me on the Evite for a girls' night out and an editor who referred to my article pitch as "lackluster." ... more »

How to Embrace Your Ordinary Life

By Amanda Ford

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It seems that today, everybody is trying to be somebody. We want to be famous, exalted, adored and immortalized. We want to have the most interesting careers, the best looking partners, the wittiest comebacks. We want to save the world, and then ... more »

How to Encourage a Friend to Leave a Cheating Husband

By ADizzy

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Does your friend have a cheating spouse, but they don't know how to go through with breaking it off? Follow these steps to aid your friend in this process.. more »

How to End a Dating Dry Spell

By Amanda Ford

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The bad news is, when you are in a dating dry spell it feels like eternity. The good news is, when you vow to make a change, you can be booked with dates in no time... more »

How to Enjoy a Long Distance Relationship

By Phaea

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Long distance relationships are a huge challenge. But if the other person is worth it, they can absolutely work. You can even find some pleasure in the situation. Here's how to enjoy your long distance relationship... more »

How to enjoy being single

By LadyKatyMaty

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Being single doesn't have to be a bad thing! Whether it's temporary or whether you plan on remaining a lone wolf, there are plenty of ways to enjoy or even celebrate your lack of romantic involvement... more »

How to Enjoy the Fall Season

By Jennifer Kelly

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Are you ready for fall season treats like crisp air, Autumn leaves, Thanksgiving Day decorations, and football? Read these 7 ideas for how to have a great fall season starting today!.. more »

How to Ensure Lesbian Bed Death

By Beren deMotier

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Lesbian bed death, that bane of long-term same-sex relationships, is easy to achieve when you’re tired of sex with a partner who, can read you like a book sexually and will never have a baby because “oops.” Follow these steps to learn how to ... more »

How to Face a Cheating Husband the Other Woman Without Losing Him

By EMAE77

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First of all, let me give you kudos for wanting to work things out after such a hurtful experience. I can't say that I would be as strong. These are just a few ideas to confront your husband about the other women without losing him... more »

How to Face a Cheating Husband the Other Woman Without Losing Him

By ADizzy

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Is your husband cheating on you, but you don't want to lose him to the other woman, but you want him to end it with her?.. more »

How to Feel More Cultured

By GingerJoy

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Do you often find yourself in the middle of a group of people who are laughing at something that you just don't understand? If you feel lost in social gatherings, the problem may be a lack of culture in your life. While there's no need to become ... more »

How to Fill Your World with Excellence!

By Vashi Chandi

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"Please kindly remember to fill your World with excellence in each thought and in each endeavor for Universal Meaningful Benefit and Constructive Progress Please", Thank you very Much.. more »

How to Find a Match While Speed Dating

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Speed dating is a great way to meet your potential match. However, with only seven to 10 minutes per date, there is little time to size up the possibilities. Every minute counts. Take the following steps to make the most of your speed dating ... more »

How to find an address from a telephone number/or vice versa

By coachmac4

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Have you ever wanted to locate a business but only had their telephone number? Have you ever wanted to know where someone lived, but only had their telephone number. Now you can be IN THE KNOW!.. more »

How to Find and Live With a Foreign Exchange Student

By Tiferet

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More and more foreign exchange students want to come to the states and they all need a place to live. If you own your own home, hosting a foreign exchange student can be an enriching experience... more »

How to Find Love at Coachella 2007

By Kampy

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Let's face it, out of all the music festivals out there, Coachella has, BY FAR, the sexiest crowd. After all, this is California, where image is everything. Girls and boys alike dress to impress. And while the crowd isn't quite as ... more »

How to find Meaning out of Pain and Loss

By AdamMack07

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The Pain and Loss we feel in life can be very discouraging, and can lead to feelings of depression, loneliness and anger, which if held onto for too long, can lead to a life that doesn't seem worth living. There is another way, a healthier way to ... more »