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By Chris J RobertsAug 1, 20091 topic

How To Get Over An Ex-girlfriend

Breaking up in any relationship is hard and especially when your breakup is with a girl friend it is very tough to get over an ex girlfriend from your heart and soul. Everything around you is dull and meaningless and you find solace only when you are isolated from the world round you which keeps reminding you of your beloved every second. The best way to get over her thoughts from your mind is to face the true facts honestly and sincerely. You can never forget or get over you

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

9,182 views

By Mahendra P SinghNov 6, 20091 topic

Importance and Benefits of Article Submission

Due to the need to rise from the Internet competition, people are finding more ways to advertise online. One of the ways is article submission, which is important if you are a website owner. The important points are â¢Share knowledge OnlinernBy writing an article on your specific field of expertise and by submitting them on large number no. of article directories online, you will be able to display your expertise in your own field. Keep in mind that one way to determine a pe

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

558 views★ 4.2 (5)

By Mary WatersRecently published1 topic

*** Small Business Starting - Do You Look Successful?

Most people associate success with dressing well, driving a luxury car, and living in an expensive home. So, you have decided to look successful by driving a luxury car. The problem is you do not have the money to buy another car, let alone a luxury one. You want to buy a new luxury car, but you can’t take care of the…

Primary topic: Business Start-up

Business Start-up

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By Jamie JeffersonAug 30, 20081 topic

Negative Heel Shoes: Why You Might Want A Pair

Everything old is new again. That old adage certainly applies when it comes to negative heel shoes. This popular trend from the 1970s is back and more popular than ever. After years of suffering wearing high heels or other elevated shoes, many people are experiencing the relaxation and rejuvenation that can be experienced when wearing negative heel shoes.nnThe philosophy behind negative heel shoe design is simple: instead of forcing the body into an unnatural state, why not a

Primary topic: Back and Neck Pain

Back and Neck Pain

9,176 views

By Laurie WeissRecently published1 topic

Broken Promises - A Five-Step Plan to Get Your Husband to Keep His Agreements

Are you a woman who has moments when you sometimes want to murder your loving husband because he agrees to do everything you ask him to do and then somehow never seems to get it done? It's even more frustrating when you gather your courage to talk to him once more, and he promises he'll finish the taxes, or fix the leaky faucet, or paint the bathroom, or organize the sports equipment in the garage. And then he has a really good reason why he can't do it when he promised - or he just forgets - or he gets it almost done but leaves one critical piece [like calling when he'll be late]. We

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

9,174 views

By Aliesa GeorgeRecently published1 topic

Eight Great Reasons To Add Rowing To Your Workout Program for Cardio and Health

Yesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...

Primary topic: Pilates

9,171 views

By Becky AnthonyJun 24, 20171 topic

This Works Like Magic to Convince Him to Stay With You: He Wants To Leave Me What Do I Do

Do you still love him? Are you still willing to give your relationship a second try? Will you be able to convince him to stay and tell him the words "love me again?" Second chances especially when it comes to relationships can be hard. Contrary to the saying that love is sweeter the second time around, deciding to give a relationship another chance does not always provide the guarantee that the relationship will work out this time. However if you still love the guy an d willi

Primary topic: Love

9,169 views

By Amy ShermanRecently published1 topic

How To Excel In Life

People who excel in life are said to be emotionally intelligent. This means you have greater self-control, compassion and awareness for other people’s feelings in relation to your own. There are several parameters to determine your EI Quotient. The following are the guidelines to ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

9,167 views

By Mark Linden OMearaRecently published1 topic

The Seven Steps to Forgiveness

An Excerpt from The Feeling Soul - A Roadmap to Healing and Living By Mark Linden O’Meara Available at Amazon.com Seven Steps to Forgiveness Much has been written about forgiveness. Everywhere you turn people are saying you have to forgive, yet few people likely understand the process of ...

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

9,166 views

By Lucy Morgan-RoweFeb 25, 20101 topic

I Cheated on My Husband - My Story on How I Healed My Marriage After an Affair

It doesn't matter how my affair began. I thought I had a good reason, or at least, I convinced myself that I did. But eventually I realized that there was no good reason to have an affair and when I really thought about what I was doing to my marriage and my husband, I ended it.rnI have to say that I was in love with both the other man and my husband. So when I ended the affair, I was a mess.rnFirst, I had to confess to my husband about the affair which was the hardest thing

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Lynne LeeRecently published1 topic

Words Are Powerful - Do Your Words Help Or Hinder?

Have Your Words Ever Got You Into Trouble? Words are more powerful than you realise. They have the power tonnwound or heal ndiscourage or encourage ntear down or build up Do you ever think about the words you speak and the power they carry? I challenge you to monitor your words for a day.n ...

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By Kobi AdatoRecently published1 topic

Best Sex Positions That Make Every Women Very Happy

Each partner needs satisfaction in every sexual encounter. There are many sex positions that you can employ if you want to make your love life pleasurable. You do not need to be an acrobat in order to practice these positions. They are very easy to learn and apply in real life situations The sex positions that make women happy Private lap dance styler

Primary topic: Sexuality

9,159 views

By Dean CaporellaDec 8, 20061 topic

How To Avoid Pregnancy During Menopause

Is there a correlation between menopause and pregnancy? Can you become pregnant during menopause? These questions are asked quite frequently and the simple answer is yes, you can become pregnant during menopause.nnExpalining The Stages Of MenopausennLet's firstly describe the process of menopause. There are usually three stages and the whole process can can last for between 10-15 years. Perimenopause signifies stage one and is accompanied by irregular periods. The second phas

Primary topic: Women's Issues

9,157 views

By Fred WatersRecently published1 topic

Treadmill vs. Elliptical Trainer: Which is Better?

The two most popular exercise machines are treadmills and elliptical trainers. Although treadmills still outsell ellipticals, crosstrainer sales are growing at a faster pace. So if you are looking to get into shape and loose a few pounds, which machine is best for you? The Advantages of a ...The two most popular exercise machines are treadmills and elliptical trainers. Although treadmills still outsell ellipticals, crosstrainer sales are growing at a faster pace. So if you are looking to get into shape and loose a few pounds, which machine is best for you?

Primary topic: Exercise Equipment

Exercise Equipment

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Ignorance: Is Ignorance Good Or Bad?

No matter how much someone learns in life there are always going to be things they don’t know about. That is part of life and is something that one simply has to accept. That doesn’t mean that learning is therefore futile, if anything, it could feel like a weight has been lifted from ones shoulders. As if one has felt the need to know everything in life, to hear the above can allow them to let go of a lot of the pressure they have created for themselves. So during those moments when one doesn’t know something or they are wrong, it is not something to feel ashamed of or bad about.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Ziesha SheyJun 22, 20121 topic

How To Fade Marks And Scars With Retin A

Blemish free skin is the dream of every single woman and girl on this planet. No matter how good our skin care regimen is but given the stressful and polluted environment in which we live, the dream is as elusive as it sounds. We all have some or the other kind of skin imperfection such as pimples, wrinkles, blemishes, dark spots and scars that mar our appearance and make this dream difficult to achieve. So does this mean, it is impossible to have perfect skin.rn rnHowever, w

Primary topic: Women's Issues

9,155 views

By Stephen of the family Serva DeiRecently published1 topic

23 Thoughts on the Meaning of Life

It is an acknowledged fact that we live in an artificial environement built around a confusion of ideas and ideals - a modern day 'Babylon.' However, peppered through all of our lives are Spiritual signposts that can guide us towards LIFE. These signposts are often mis-interpreted and ...

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

9,153 views

By Louisa CharlesJul 20, 20171 topic

My Boyfriend Doesn't Call Me Everyday: What to Do When He Doesn't Call

My Boyfriend Doesn't Call Me Everyday: What to Do When He Doesn't Call "My boyfriend doesn't call me everyday, what does it mean?" That's one of those ages old dating questions women continue to wonder about. Women and men approach dating from very different places. When a woman is crazy about her boyfriend all she wants to do is talk to him. She'll reach out to him at every opportunity. Unfortunately, most men aren't wired this way. Just because you'd love to talk with him e

Primary topic: Love

9,153 views

By Steven MartinJun 29, 20101 topic

Sell and Rent Back Property to Release Equity

Your equity is a valuable thing for your home. This relates to the money that you would be able to get off of your home if you sold it. You will end up having more equity when more home payments have been made. However, you cannot get this equity released from your property unless you sell it. You can easily sell and rent back property to get this equity to be released though. The process of selling and renting back your property is something great to see for your equity rele

Primary topic: Real Estate

810 views★ 2.4 (5)

By Diana SamalotOct 7, 20101 topic

Steps To Personal Success

Many of us spend our days traveling from one high-pressure environment to another, "putting out fires" and dealing with issues, before we arrive at the end of the day and wonder where all the time went. We live a life that is determined by custom and conformity. In truth, we don't really know how to measure whether we are being successful or not in real terms, even though we may often measure ourselves against the performance of our peers, close friends or family. You may say

Primary topic: Success Principles

Success Principles

957 views★ 1.6 (5)

By Kate CorbinRecently published1 topic

The Magic of Doing What Feels Good

"Nothing is more important than that you feel good. When you feel good, you can create not only your ideal physical condition but everything else you desire in life." - Abraham-Hicks

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

817 views★ 2.0 (6)

By Aaron WelchRecently published1 topic

What Motivates a Man?

I’m sure that many of you who are reading this would LOVE to answer the question of what makes a man do what he does. I would dare say that this is a burning question in the hearts of many of those readers who might be, well...of another gender. Just as men often question why females act the way ...

Primary topic: Men's Issues

9,149 views

By Carol RigbyRecently published1 topic

Mother, Most Important Person In My World

My first Day on earth, totally at the mercy of my mother, a beautiful person who loved and nurtured me. Everything I needed to develop my body and mind, she has provided. Now the cord is cut and I already feel a sense of freedom and adventure, an enthusiasm and anticipation for life. Cradled in my mother’s arms, she is gentle, she feeds me, another new experience after taking my first breath.

Primary topic: Empowerment

9,148 views

By Mia WadsworthApr 22, 20081 topic

Scalp Eczema 3

Scalp Eczema 3nIf you have scalp eczema, then you know just how horribly irritating and potentially embarrassing it can be. However, you are not alone. Many people worldwide also suffer daily from this problem. Eczema is a condition that can show up anywhere on the body where there is skin, but for some reason scalp eczema is more prevalent than any other variety of the malady. Unfortunately, eczema has no cure, but can be controlled with medication and attention to the envir

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

9,148 views

By Charlene MurphyRecently published1 topic

Divine Timing: The Law of Gestation

People are funny. I mean that in a collective sense. We, by nature can be such impatient creatures! And as technology and transportation continue to speed things up for us, we’ve become even more impatient, even a little entitled at times. We want it all and we want it now! On one hand, our ...

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

9,145 views

By Arnold AlvarezAug 31, 20091 topic

Health Benefits of Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicines are increasingly becoming the choice of most patients nowadays. The promise of preserving the natural qualities that promote a healthier method of healing different ailments contributed to the popularity of these medicines. Moreover, as these types of medicines are grown wild or at can be tendered at oneâs home backyard, it is cheaper as compared to manufactured medicines. What really are herbal medicines and how do we benefit from them?rn rnHerbal medicine

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

9,142 views

By Beverly BostonDec 2, 20101 topic

Have You Got âJunkâ in Your Facebook Trunk?

I share the concept with my coaching clients that our online presence on Facebook is like the show called, âThe Antiques Roadshow.â On that show all kinds of people, from every age and background possible would stand around for hours to have their cherished possession that had been laying around or found in their trunk assessed, crossing their fingers that it will make them wealthy. It got me thinking about what we have in our Facebook relationships (our present day trunk

Primary topic: Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

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By Eduard EzeanuRecently published1 topic

How Long Does It Take To Build a Friendship?

Your friendships influence the fulfillment in your life more than most other factors. One key thing that can help you build friendships effectively is to understand right how long this takes. It is common for people to wonder: how long does it take to form a friendship? We want to understand the dynamics of friendships so we can build them successfully, enhance our social lives and know when to cut our losses. The Ingredients of Friendship

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training

Communication Skills and Training

9,138 views

By Peter ClarkeOct 8, 20211 topic

I Cheated On My Husband And He Wants A Divorce: My Husband Is Leaving Me Because I Cheated

I Cheated On My Husband And He Wants A Divorce: My Husband Is Leaving Me Because I Cheated I cheated on my husband, how do I fix it? Did you ever think you would be in this situation or ask yourself that question. You don't know how you let things ever get this out of control and you did not start out trying to ruin your marriage. But the truth of the situation is finally hitting you... your husband is devastated by your actions and you just want to repair the damage your aff

Primary topic: Divorce

9,138 views

By Christophe YoungJul 8, 20091 topic

How To Get A Girl's Number Online

If I were to ask you why you're involved in online dating, what would be your answer? I'm guessing it would be...to meet women! To meet women as quickly as possible! You aren't signed up to an online dating site paying $30 a month to meet pen pals. Right? You want to get a woman's phone number and then move things out of the virtual world fast! Now, there are certain steps that MUST be followed when meeting women online. First you have to write up a great profile that rea

Primary topic: Dating

9,136 views

By ellis dJul 27, 20111 topic

The Best Fireplace Glass Door Cleaners Experts say

Selecting window cleaners for your fireplace, you need to realize that youâre not just cleaning an everyday glass. That is why as many experienced, any regular cleaners often donât work or they donât perform the job as efficiently because a lot better cleaners. Worse, they can create more harm than good for your fireplace doors. Second, you also ought to know what sort of dirt you are cleaning off to match the cleanser you'll purchase. By way of example, you might need

Primary topic: Gardening

9,136 views

By Mia KlausApr 23, 20131 topic

Advantages and Disadvantages of Java Application Development

Java is considered as the best application development language. It is an object-oriented programming language which is used to create efficient quality applications for both computers and mobile phones. It was first introduced in 1995 by James Gosling, Sun Micro Systems. Java language has been developed after including the concepts of various languages like C, C++, etc. It is a versatile and platform independent language. It can be used on any platform including Windows, And

Primary topic: Software

9,132 views

By John DuganFeb 18, 20131 topic

Penis Allergies: When Sex Leads to Red, Itchy Welts

As couples share an amazing physical experience together, they might want to jump right back into the action as soon as an episode is over. But when sex leads to an itchy, red penis, a man can feel far from happy, and he might not be willing to go back for another round until he heals up. He might even be tempted to place blame on his partner, and this can lead to ugly scenes and relationship problems. Finding the source of penis allergies might require the help of a doctor,

Primary topic: Men's Issues

9,131 views

By Suzanne WiebeRecently published1 topic

Advantages of Online Dating

The online community does offer some advantages. The most valuable lets people chat and get to know each other before meeting. This lets people ask some serious questions before any emotions or attraction sets in and clouds your judgement. It also lets you ‘block’ those people who are pursuing you, but you do not find them suitable.

Primary topic: Dating

9,129 views

By Nancy DanielsRecently published1 topic

***Do You Know the Difference Between the Specific Purpose and Central Idea of Your Speech or Presentation?

While much talk is given about the delivery of the speech or presentation and the controlling of nervousness, often what is lacking is how to begin the creation of your material. Where do you start? Let’s assume that you have your topic. Your 1st step is to select your general purpose which is either to inform or to persuade. (The 3rd option is to entertain; however, that is an article in itself.)

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Leroy LombardMar 14, 20111 topic

3 Common Causes to Sacrum Pain

Do you have Sacrum pain? Your sacrum is located at the bottom of your spine and it is what many people refer to as your tail bone. A lot of muscle attach into your sacrum including your Gluteus Maximus (your buttocks) and many smaller and deeper internal rotator muscles such as your Piriformis. Plus, your pelvis also attaches to abdominal muscles and leg muscles as well. There is a lot going on in that area of the body, but here Iâm going to discuss some of the most common

Primary topic: Back and Neck Pain

Back and Neck Pain

9,128 views

By Larry WestfallJan 25, 20051 topic

What Is Information Assurance (IA)?

This article defines information assurance from a military point of view, addressing the five pillars of information assurance: availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Most of these tenets can be applied to any network Ã¢â¬â commercial or military.nnInformation Assurance (IA) consists of "measures that protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and

Primary topic: Software

9,128 views

By Meredith BellRecently published1 topic

Why You Need to Ask for Feedback from Others

If you're a manager and you don't ask for feedback on a regular basis, you're probably doing some things that cause problems for your team members. That's because we all have blind spots about our behavior. Leaders are especially vulnerable because their direct reports are often reluctant to speak up about problems their boss might be causing for them.

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

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By Dr. Lucas De ThompsonMay 5, 20121 topic

Fast Recovery From Sexual Weakness Due to Over Masturbation

Everyone requires sexual pleasure, and if one goes by the popular belief then this is probably more applicable in the case of men. There have been studies done on people from different parts of the world, and a general fact that has been noted is that men tend to think of, and seek sexual pleasure more often than women. This is probably the reason why the masturbating rates of men are higher than women. However, if one goes by the recent developments in medical sciences, it h

Primary topic: Men's Issues

9,122 views

By Andrew HunterAug 18, 20101 topic

They Symptoms of Anxiety - Frequent Urination

The link between anxiety and frequent urination will be discussed here. For those suffering with anxiety, this link can be frightening. Is all of this commotion necessary? This issue all boils down to the following. The first thing you should do is see your doctor, and see if all is well. The combination of anxiety and frequent urination, is generally nothing of concern, however, please see your doctor to rule out anything more serious. Anxiety and Frequent Urination - Biolog

Primary topic: Anxiety

9,120 views

By Aryana HudsonRecently published1 topic

Heavenly Lovemaking

LOVING ORBIT HEAVENLY LOVE MAKING

Primary topic: Seminars and Workshops

Seminars and Workshops

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By Bill WhiteApr 9, 20091 topic

Panic & Anxiety: Derealization & Depersonalization - You Aren't Going Crazy!

Two of the most horrifying little goodies that so often accompany panic attacks and severe anxiety are derealization and depersonalization. Both can be absolutely crippling and take you right to the turnstiles of your perception of insanity. This article will discuss what these spooky phenomena are and what may cause them. Coming from personal experience, derealization is a deep and disturbing sensation of unreality and detachment from one’s immediate world, rather an altere

Primary topic: Anxiety

9,118 views

By Peter SaksJan 16, 20091 topic

How to Control Minds of Others Using the Word "Not"

I would like to introduce you to all the manipulation possibilities of the word “not”. We use it every day dozens of times, but only a very small group of people is fully aware of the power residing in it. Before you too will discover it, I would like to offer you a very interesting experiment. Below are few commands I would like you to read them carefully, close your eyes, repeat them slowly one after another in your thoughts and see how your mind reacts to them.

Primary topic: Psychology

9,115 views

By Dr Easton PatrickJul 29, 20111 topic

How To Prevent Frequent Nightfall Or Noctu al Emission

Occasional noctu al emission or nightfall is considered medically as normal and good for health but if these become frequent than treatment shall be taken to prevent them as these are symptom of weakness and disorder in reproductive system and can create further complications to over all health. Regular or frequent nightfall or noctu al emission signify weakening of parasympathetic nerve which is responsible for keeping semen locked and prevent it from flowing out easily. Whe

Primary topic: Men's Issues

9,114 views

By Jyotishacharya Vinay Sheel SaxenaSep 30, 20111 topic

THE POWER OF RUDRAKSHA

Rudraksha, the most powerful and awesome bead ever. This bead can help you achieve all you want â a healthy mind, body and soul, a wealthy life that many dream of and only some achieve, and a happy you making you the target of many a envy. Acquiring an authentic Rudraksha is a challenge in itself. But the hunt doesn't stop there. If the bead has not been purified, sanctified and energized, it is as useful as a button on your shirt!!! Rudraksha meaningâthe eye of Rudra [Sh

Primary topic: Astrology

9,113 views

By Daniela RoherRecently published1 topic

Your Partner Has Been Sexting Behind Your Back...Part Six

The other day you were looking, totally innocently, for a telephone number in your partner’s phone, and what you found was much more than the number you were looking for! Now you don’t know what to do with the information. You have discovered your partner has been sexting with a coworker for a few weeks: How should you handle the situation?

Primary topic: Psychology

9,113 views

By Abdul KarimMar 19, 20191 topic

Using All Promotion Opportunities Instagram Gives You

Nowadays, we live in a time when social media platforms are becoming the main sources of information and news regarding people we know or look up to. And as the number of followers grows each day, Instagram is slowly but surely climbing to the top. What does this mean for you? Itâs quite obvious; the more popular this platform gets the more chances it provides for yours and your brandâs promotion. Are you ready to explore which they are and some of the successful ways to

Primary topic: Personal Development

Personal Development

9,110 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

What causes headaches and what can stop them

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

9,108 views

By Johnny WayneDec 22, 20101 topic

Second Chance Relationship - 6 Practical Ways To Give Love One More Chance

Second chance romance can happen even if the relationship was totally broken. Listen to what your heart is saying and wait for the spark to grow. It is hard to experience break up, from the loss of partner up to the pain from the situation are difficult to accept so as the process of moving on. However, there are those people who choose not to dwell on things that hurt them but opt to heal their hearts and start once more from the beginning But saying I LOVE YOU will not help

Primary topic: Divorce

9,107 views

By Vivian HarteRecently published1 topic

Is Your Self-Talk About Your Body Destroying Your Self-Confidence?

How you talk to yourself about your body and how you believe others see you directly affect how confident you are conce ing your body and your looks. Here are two people who use negative self-talk and are extremely unhappy because of it. Riana's Negative Thinking Riana can only think negative thoughts about her body. When she gets ready for work, she looks at herself in the mirror and says, “Why can’t I lose weight? If I could get rid of this stomach, I’d be able to finally be happy. I should start exercising today – or tomorrow.”

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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