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How to organise your time effectively to create more 'me' time

By Karen Cotton

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Career and family commitments often allow little time for your own needs, let alone the needs of your home. Far too often, the lives of working parents leave little time and energy to devote to household chores and relaxation. By managing time ... more »

How to Organize Your Family History Research

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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How many times have you set about to write your family history, only to run across the daunting task of putting it all together in a manner which will make sense?.. more »

How to Overcome a Breakup When Living Together

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Relationships are difficult but break ups can be even tougher. People can do and say hurtful things to each other during a break up. However, it is even worse if the two people live together. Getting out of this situation is complicated but a ... more »

How to Overcome Fear of Intimacy

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Fear of intimacy can involve anything from hiding your artistic work from your spouse to rejecting sex. While sexual inhibition is the most prominent, lack of dialog in your marriage can damage your self esteem as well as your relationship. While ... more »

How to Overcome Jealousy

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Everyone has felt jealous at some point in their life. Whether it was the neighbor's new car, a colleague's promotion or a buddy's new bicycle--we have all had a tinge of green envy. For most people, jealousy is a fleeting emotion that is part of ... more »

How to Pamper Your Sweetheart

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Sometimes, your significant other will feel worn down for some reason--long days at work, you were out too late with friends. It can be anything, really. When this happens, it is up to you to pamper your sweetheart. There are many options when it ... more »

How to Plan a First Date

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Firsts are important. A first impression, first laugh and first kiss--these all define a budding relationship. Take your time when planning your first date. You will not get a second chance... more »

How to Plan a Romantic Beach Night in Los Angeles

By brandif

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Put a spin on the stereotypical date night and take your sweetie to the beach. Grab some blankets, wine, champagne, strawberries and give your significant other a romantic beach night in Los Angeles. Read on to learn how to plan a romantic beach ... more »

How to plan a romantic evening with your lover?

By tiffanylovesjoe

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you'll learn how to make your lover feel special and loved once you discover a little romance... more »

How to Plan a Speed Dating Event

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Planning a speed dating event let you play Cupid to dozens of people at the same time. Follow these steps to create an evening of lightening-fast dates... more »

How to Play Freeze Tag

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Freeze tag is a variation of the basic game of tag except that the chaser has to catch everyone in the game. Children all over the world play it. Freeze tag requires no balls or equipment, just a bunch of friends and a place to run. Several ... more »

How to Pour Your Heart Out

By Amanda Ford

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You're in love. You're angry. You're sad. You're confused. You're worried. You're stuck. You're excited. You're ready. Whatever it is, it's time to stop hiding what's on your heart. Putting your emotions into words and sharing them with the world ... more »

How to Prepare for a First Date

By favefive

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A first date for a couple can be nerve-wrecking, especially if this is the first ever date for either one of you. Here are some tips to prepare for that first date... more »

How to Prepare for a Spouse's Birthday

By klee13sb

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It is important to prepare a carefully thought out celebration when planning for your spouse's birthday. Whether he or she enjoys the outdoors, weekend getaways, or time with family, make sure to follow these important steps... more »

How to Prepare for a Spouse's Military Deployment

By mrsbucket

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“[She] also serves who stands and waits.”- John Milton You've just found out your husband or wife is going to be deployed to war. Believe it or not, there are things you can do to make it easier on both of you. Your spouse will have lists of ... more »

How to Prepare for the Death of a Family Member

By abbeyroad920

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Receiving the news that a family member is going to die can be very difficult for anybody to handle. Here is how you an prepare for the death of a family member... more »

How to Prepare Your Household for a Major Emergency

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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While no one knows exactly what problems may result from a major emergency, it's best to be prepared. These recommendations follow the guidelines of organizations such as the American Red Cross and the California Office of Emergency Services... more »

How to prepare your man mentally for a good head job

By ladyentice

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ladies your man will love this technique of sucking his cock i promise this way will do wonders for your sex life!!!.. more »

How to Pretend to be Asleep

By David Kingsbury

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If you’ve ever wanted to dodge an argument, act like you don’t know what’s going on or just be left alone, pretending to be asleep is the way to go. It may not make you the most popular person in the room, but it will certainly keep you from ... more »

How to Prevent Domestic Violence

By JanCast2007

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Domestic violence is a serious crime that thrives on the use of emotional, psychological and physical abuse to control and isolate the victim. It is enacted by both men and women across all socioeconomic classes, ethnicity, culture and race. ... more »

How to Prevent Marital Stress While Married

By Hunterchad

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“I do” can easily lead to “Why did I?” Stress is a part of everyday life and it’s no more present than in living with a spouse, a person who is unique, different and at times from another planet. However, while disagreements are part of life, ... more »

How to Prevent Relationship Breakdown

By JanCast2007

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All too often, couples get into the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day routines and their relationship takes a back seat. Little by little, the relationship slowly spirals downward and pretty soon there are splits and fractures destroying the ... more »

How to Propose Romantically

By yourwriter

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Oooohhh...You love her. You want her to be yours forever. You want her to remember your proposal as the single most romantic day of her life. I'll tell you how to accomplish that!.. more »

How to Raise a Feminist Child

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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When you raise a feminist child, you teach her to be self confident, independent, sensitive to everyone and support a harmonious world. Follow these steps to raise your child with an appreciation for gender equality... more »

How to read your wife

By ABlackbear

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Find yourself completely confused as she's walking away from you after the disscussion you just had? When you think you had it all figured out and then you realize you're clueless about what was just said. It's only because you don't read your ... more »