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Behavior
11/04/2013
Controlling Women I once dated a girl in college who I thought was pretty nice. One time, when I had to make a road trip, she wanted to know if I would take her home since I passed right through her hometown. I said sure and away we went. More >>

Tags: BehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMen's Point of View
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11/04/2013
When a Man Stands Up to a Woman Recently, you made the statement that 'men take too much crap from their women.' I wanted to weigh in from a man's perspective... More >>

Tags: BehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyMen's Point of ViewPersonal Responsibility
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11/02/2013
How to Have a Happy Marriage Married couples don't grow apart - they stop paying attention, showing affection and caring for each other. Most people who get divorced within the first five years of marriage later realize that the split was totally unnecessary. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMarriage
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11/01/2013
Helping Children Become Independent Adults I think one of the failings of parents is that they don't expect much of their children, and they bail the kids out. If a teen has a job, they should pay for their phone, and car insurance. More >>

Tags: BehaviorFinancesJobParentingPersonal ResponsibilityTeensValues
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10/31/2013
Opening Doors When I was young, starting at 4 years old, my mother would always make me open the door for her and my sister. Whether getting in or out of the car or going into a store... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMen's Point of ViewParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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10/31/2013
Reminiscing About the Past I just returned home from attending my 60 year high school reunion in Central Pennsylvania. I believe we were one of the last generations to enjoy the culture of innocence and public decency. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorMen's Point of ViewPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesValues
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10/31/2013
My M-i-L: Mother-in-Love I just read Jane's email about her M-I-L, and it brought back memories. I, too, had a lovely second Mom... More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorIn-LawsParentingValues
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10/30/2013
Staying Home With Your Older Kids My husband and I have been happily married for 18 years and have two children who are 8 years apart. With my daughter, we were able to work out jobs and finances... More >>

Tags: BehaviorMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodPersonal ResponsibilityStay-at-Home MomValues
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10/30/2013
Trophy For... Sometimes I think I'm being a 'mean' spirited mom but I don't understand the prize culture that's happening. Who started this and why did everyone follow??? More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorParentingPersonal ResponsibilityValues
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10/29/2013
The Defining Decade Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twenty-something years don't matter. Some say they are a second adolescence. Others call them an emerging adulthood. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, argues that twenty-somethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized what is actually the most defining decade of adulthood. More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceInternet-MediaMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsSocial Issues
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