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How to Stay Motivated in Work & Life

By Jen Errair

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We all lose motivation in our lives from time to time, whether it be professionally or personally. The question is, how do we bounce back from a space of lost focus, drive and a desire to move forward? Here are some tips to assist you in getting ... more »

How to stay sane as your baby get's older...

By bizzy

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You love and cherish them. Chase them,wrangle them. You'll never forget the first teething months or the cautious steps,but sometimes it's just hard to stay sane!.. more »

How to still become YOU , I and US in a Marriage

By ronacruz2007

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In marriage we have to remember that in order to survive we have to learn how to maintain ourselves. We don’t have to change ourselves just for the other; if we do that we lost ourselves forever. When “I” meet “you” we become “US”. I and You is a ... more »

How to Stop a Break Up

By ChristiB

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Relationships can be the best thing in the world. They provide you with someone to share things with, whether it be your deepest thoughts or a relaxing dinner and movie. There can be good times and there can be bad times. Relationships also take ... more »

How to Stop a Fight With Your Mate

By Kim Linton

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Fighting with your mate can be very stressful. If not dealt with properly, fights can cause deep rooted bitterness and a decline in the health of your relationship. You chose your mate because you wanted to spend the rest of your life with him. ... more »

How to Stop Arguing With a Spouse

By Rodney Southern

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Ending an argument with your spouse is always a good idea. Rarely is there ever a good reason to yell at one another and solutions are nearly impossible in that situation. Arguing with your spouse is simply nonproductive. Fortunately, it is ... more »

How to stop being antisocial

By 1Bobby & Wendy Key

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If you know someone who claims they are antisocial, or even if you are the claimant help is on the way. People who claim they are antisocial probally have never looked up the definition. Being Antisocial is characterized by a disregard of the law ... more »

How to Stop Being Codependent

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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If you find that you're focused on your loved ones' lives more than on your own life and that you're constantly trying to control them, tell them what to do and clean up their messes, you may be codependent. Read on to learn how to start focusing ... more »

How to Stop Being Selfish

By crownofsunbeams

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"Me, myself and I." "You are number 1." "Buy yourself this item. You know you deserve it." So many times during the day, we get bombarded from all angles with the idea it is all right to put ourselves first and forget about others. After all, if ... more »

How to Stop Fighting With Your Girlfriend

By Erin Willett

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You've lost count of the number of fights you've had with your girlfriend, and neither of you knows how to stop it. Using the steps below, you can diffuse the fight, analyze why you're fighting and hopefully resolve the issue. You must have love, ... more »

How to Stop Nagging in Seven Ways

By IcyCucky

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Have you been told you sound like a broken record or nagging too much? Here is a list of seven ways to stop nagging, that also bring results... more »

How to Stop Someone Saying Rude Things About You

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Sometimes there are people that start rumors and speak ill of someone, thereby damaging their reputation and causing them mental anguish. However, there are definitely ways and means to deter these people from speaking and saying rude things. A ... more »

How to Stop Talking Too Much

By LesleyBarker

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If you come away from a social event and realize that you dominated every conversation or frequently notice that other people seem disinterested or bored in what you are saying, you may be suffering from a condition known as "motor mouth." You ... more »

How to Store Condoms

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Condoms will protect you against sexually transmitted disease as well as work to prevent pregnancies. But they will only be effective if they are in good condition. You may buy a condom that is sound enough to do the job, but after storing it for ... more »

How to Store Wheat

By Tommy Smith

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One of the staples of long term food storage has always been wheat. Fresh whole wheat bread straight from the oven is a delight to the senses. Hard red wheat dries well and can be stored for upwards of 30 years when packaged properly. These ... more »

How to Strengthen Relationships

By renee82

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Keeping a relationship solid is a great way to avoid conflict with the person you love. We all strive for a healthy relationship with loved ones. If you believe your relationship is lacking strength, read on how to make your relationship stronger... more »

How to Succeed On a Blind Date

By Elvis De Leon

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How to call it a night with a smile on a blind date. Of course, this all depends on your definition of "success." But for the sake of the basics, let's make a successful date by simply making you feel confident for a second one. ... more »

How to Successfully Date Online

By taskeinc

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Don't underestimate Online Dating... more »

How to Suggest Marriage Counseling to Parents

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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You want your parents to deal with their marital issues in a healthy, productive manner by seeking the help of a marriage counselor, but suggesting this idea without offending them or creating controversy can be tricky. There are ways to suggest ... more »

How to Support a Domestic Abuse Victim

By Mindee94

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In the role of a Domestic Abuse Advocate and in Crisis management, I heard countless times how the support of family and friends was not perceived by the victim to be present. Here are some methods to convey your support to the victim at a time ... more »

How to Support a Transgender Friend

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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A transgender person needs a strong support structure of family and friends. Friends become particularly important when family is non-supportive or worse--openly hostile. If you can be bigger than peer pressure and negative public opinion, you ... more »

How to Support Someone When You Don't Share Their Vision

By Robin Jessie-Green

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Despite how effective you believe it to be, at times your opinion goes only so far, and other times it may go too far. That's why it's important to realize it can't always be about you; sometimes you must stay within your realm. Otherwise, what ... more »

How to Surf the Internet Without Parents Knowing

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Kids love to surf the Internet. However, smart parents know the dangers associated with the Web, and they strive to keep their children safe. Even so, there are many ways for a pre-teen or teenager to surf the Web without their parents knowing. ... more »

How to Survive a as a Navy Wife and Mother When Husbands Are Shipped Out

By Jami ONeill

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If your husband is leaving or is gone for 6 months to a year, and you are left to deal with everything back home. Here are some tips to help you cope... more »

How to survive a first date

By avenue-27

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First date nerves are completely normal but heres a guide to keep you calm and make him want a second date!.. more »