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You know what is frustrating? Trying to help someone that SAYS that they want and need help but through their actions say otherwise.
I have a friend that asked me a few weeks ago to help her get a handle on her finances. She makes over $40,000 a year, lives with family (which means she doesn’t […]
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I have what you might call an interesting relationship with my parents. To say that it is love-hate is a bit of an understatement.
See, I have two younger brothers. One is 12 years younger and the other is 4 years younger (I think - we aren’t exactly close). I am officially the black sheep of […]
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I have been struggling lately with how far is too far when it comes to pushing someone to achieve their potential. Or maybe not even something as bold as their potential, but just pushing them enough to motivate them away from reality tv and online games.
How far is too far? And what is not pushing […]
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I was having lunch with a friend yesterday and from various things that were said it was apparent that she does not share checking accounts with her partner. In fact, they keep their money totally separated.
This is weird to me.
They have been together for a few years and are in a committed relationship. They talk […]
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I don’t have kids, but I do have a significant other.
Sometimes it’s hard to find time to be with each other as we are both working “day jobs” to pay the bills that have absolutely nothing to do with what we really want to do in life - I guess you could say our ‘dream […]
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Sunday is family/relationship issues day
When you first get together with someone everything is new and exciting. You think everything about your mate is wonderful and they can do no wrong. Fast forward to a few years down the line and the new and exciting is gone. It’s been replaced by arguments and complacency. Unfortunately, this […]
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Sundays visit relationship/family issues
For me, weekends are usually when I get to see extended family due to the fact that we live close, just not close enough for during the week visits. In fact, later today I will be heading over to see my sister-in-law and nephews for dinner. I love seeing them, yet I […]
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Sundays visit relationship/family issues.
If you have been in a relationship for a while, there is always one clearly visible clue that you are happy. I like to call it “happy fat.” I know that you know what I am talking about. You’re in love, you spend every moment together. Moments become months, which become years […]
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Each Sunday is focused on Relationship/Family issues (this one posted a day late)
I think it is easy to say that you and your significant other have a good relationship when the times a good. It’s when times get tough that you discover how strong your relationship really is. The clue? Being able to laugh together […]
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Two weeks before Mother’s Day is no time to be trying to think up something to buy Mom. She didn’t wait until the weekend before a holiday to buy your gifts, and then just grab a gift card on the way over. If you care enough to give the very best, these four tips are […]