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"As for a website recommendation, Digs Magazine is great for "new" adults who are getting used to being grown ups. Their forums are a wealth of information.
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"Well, both my husband and I are non-religious and we had a Unitarian minister (a family friend) do our ceremony. She made us do premarital counseling with her, because it's one of her requirements.
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"Not necessarily true. I personally know someone with 4 children (including twin toddlers) and a fifth on the way who does not lead the idyllic life of leisure you imagine.
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What are the most awesome, non-plastic, non-toxic, reusable lunch containers available?
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2 months ago
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Good games for a word nerd?
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2 months ago
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"Shampoo pretty much just makes your hair clean. I would think from drugstore shampoo, the best you can hope for is that you can select a shampoo that cleans your hair without making it unmanageable. For example, I have super oily hair, so I use..." [
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2 months ago
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"There is lots of great advice here, so I'm not going to repeat it. Your post really touched me, though, and I just wanted to say something to you.
I really admire you for having the courage to leave that relationship. I think that shows that you..." [
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2 months ago
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"It would be weird for you to ask right now since you aren't even expecting. If you find that you are expecting and due to have a girl, then you could ask her. But I don't even think you have to. What, does she own the name?..." [
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3 months ago
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"Does your cat actually try and attack strangers, or does she growl/hiss/bite when strangers approach her or come into her territory? The latter behavior is VERY unusual for a cat -- almost all cats who dislike strangers react by avoiding them, and..." [
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3 months ago
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"My friends gave us a really sweet wedding gift - a basket with a bottle of wine wrapped & labeled for several "milestones" in our first year of marriage - our 1 month anniversary, our first Thanksgiving as a married couple, our first..." [
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4 months ago
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"When someone says something, repeat it back to them and try to think of a question you are interested in about it. By making yourself repeat the response, and think about it enough to ask a question, you'll commit it to memory better.
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5 months ago
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"I've had a lot of trouble losing weight in the past, and I found that when I was struggling, one of my core beliefs matched this quote from your post exactly:
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5 months ago
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"How do I stop getting upset in the first place?
Since you acknowledge that your reactions are pretty irrational, I think maybe some CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) exercises could really help you. CBT helps you to really analyze your feelings..." [
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5 months ago
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"This recipe for dhal soup has wowed everyone I've made it for, especially when served with grilled naan (which you can buy frozen in lots of supermarkets) and/or jasmine rice. It's got just the right blend of spice (not hot spice, just flavorful),..." [
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5 months ago
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"If your shower (or anything else) is weird to use, explain how to use it the first day your guest is over.
Put out some fresh hand towels and other towels in the bathroom. Always give each guest freshly cleaned linens on their bed.
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5 months ago
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"I think CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) can help you with your phobia.
You don't have to see a therapist to learn some of these techniques (though that is an option if you decide you DO want help). There are some great CBT books out there ......" [
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6 months ago
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"I think the game that you're supposed to play there is that you toss out a trait that isn't really a weakness at all, but rather some terrific personality trait that you have that you can sheepishly pretend is your biggest stumbling block in life,..." [
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6 months ago
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"Muttering always crosses the line, unless you are pushing 80, in which case it's still creepy, but excusable.
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7 months ago
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"It's probably fine after a week. Garlic, basil, olive oil ... these things have the potential to go rancid, but since it was refrigerated and it's *just* a week, I think the worst you risk is a little gas.
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7 months ago
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"As with absolutely everything on this planet, the safety of Stevia is up for debate. Natural doesn't always equal better or safer.
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7 months ago
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"I can totally relate. I have a few family members who always seem to like to subtly one-up me or people I like, or who are so goody-goody they make me want to scream.
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9 months ago
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"The only thing that works for me for sinus problems (which I get constantly due to terrible allergies) is the following:
1. Actual pseudoephedrine (you will have to ask for it at the pharmacy counter).
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9 months ago
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"Be a good example to your future child and dump the boyfriend. He's a liar and absolutely off-the-wall crazy. Get into therapy and focus on yourself in the baby.
Also, who wants to bet he'll come back in 6 months and try to convince you he's..." [
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9 months ago
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"I don't know how to make him groom himself, but we have learned that if we hold one of our kitties up to the other, the "free" one will immediately start grooming the "held" one. It's like a sick, crazy compulsion, but it's..." [
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9 months ago
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"There are a couple things that come to mind.
When we used to go on vacations when I was little, like to Disney World, or even to visit a relative on the west coast, my dad would never come. I always assumed it was because he didn't want to, but..." [
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10 months ago
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"Well, I had a similar experience in elementary/middle school - I went to a small Catholic school where everyone picked on me - kids and teachers alike. A nun even tried to put me in remedial math simply because I didn't pay attention in class (mind..." [
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10 months ago
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"I do think it's strange that you married a man who didn't like cats from the get-go, and now all of a sudden, because your son wants one, it's your top priority. Seriously - one of the first things I looked for in a guy was whether he liked animals..." [
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10 months ago
