Celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, or just survive romance schmaltz

 Valentine's Day is fine for happy, committed couples. A little kitschy, with the overemphasis on superficial fluff. But Valentine's Day can be miserable if you're single or in a dissolving relationship. How do you celebrate (or just survive) a day devoted to romantic love when you're not in a romance? The Washington Post suggests we just skip Valentine's Day schmaltz or at least dial down the hype. Here are other suggestions for singles to survive Valentine's Day.Celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, or just survive romance schmaltz 

Super Bowl commercials 2015: slutty Carl's Jr. naked woman ad

The best part of Super Bowl Sunday, along with game, half-time, tailgate party, buffalo wings, is Super Bowl commercials . Sometimes it's also the worst. One Super Bowl commercial 2015 slot is causing a stir: a nearly naked woman walking walking down the street. It goes beyond racy to soft porn. Slutty ads are Carl's Jr.'s shtick--women sucking brats, burger stripteases and lesbian hookups. But this one lowers the bar even further. Super Bowl commercials 2015: Carl's Jr. naked woman ad causes a stir

Advent Jesse Tree Bible ornaments, Christian Christmas countdown crafts - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored on several different Catholic and Orthodox Christian holidays. Some are holy days of obligation. December 8 is the Feast Immaculate Conception, January 1 is Solemnity of Mary and August 15 is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Advent and Christmas honor Our Lady. She is revered in the Sorrowful, Joyful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, too.Advent Jesse Tree Bible ornaments, Christian Christmas countdown crafts

 

Child molester Mark McDaniel fathered Honey Boo Boo's sister Pumpkin? Time for Reality TV Break and Reality Check

You've heard of the Kingmaker? Well, call me the Holidaymaker. Because I'm declaring this "Honey Boo Boo Reality Check Day" after Mama June's child molester child father debacle aired on the NY Post, November 11. Who or what is Honey Boo Boo? Is it like Honey Badger? No, alas. Honey Boo Boo--aka Alana Thompson-- is a pageant kid and star of her own (now cancelled) reality TV show TLC's Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.Child molester fathered Honey Boo Boo's sister? Let's take reality show holiday 

 

Sexy Ebola nurse costume takes Halloween sleaze even lower

 Never say "well that's the sickest thing I ever heard!" Cause sure as shootin', someone will prove you wrong. Case in point. You know how sexy is the word in Halloween costumes, right? Halloween stores all sell sexy whatever-you-can-name. It's hard to find not-sexy costumes! Every innocent little cartoon character has gotten slutty-fied, sad to say. Even the Morton Salt Girl! Okay, I'm ranting. Back to the point: for lowest and tackiest it's Sexy Ebola nurse costume takes Halloween to new low - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Don't Let Negative People Get You Down

Life can be pretty stressful. Each person reacts to it a little differently. Some internalize, others externalize, taking it out on others. We each take out frustrations on each other occasionally. Keyword: occasionally. Then there are the chronically negative people. They exist in every life sector: home, workplace, classroom, business, even in supposedly peaceful places like church.



If you spend enough time around negativity, it can make you negative by proxy. We all know people-- co-workers, spouses, supervisors, teachers, friends--who find fault with everything and everyone. If it's you they're haranguing, they can tear apart your self-esteem. You start questioning yourself, doubting your abilities and judgment. Termites of shame bore into the foundation of your being. Now you're no longer happy and centered. You're paranoid and miserable. So let's look at ways NOT to let that happen. Don't Let Negative People Get You Down, Practice Self-Positivity

Relationship Glue Recipe Turn Negativity and Arguing Around

My husband and I have been married 27 years. People ask how we stay together and I say "harnesses and leashes." I kid. :) What holds us together is practicing little behaviors I call "relationship glue recipes." Today's is: turn it around--negativity, fighting, criticizing. Here's how.



I've got a bad habit of nagging. He's a third shifter and I worry if he doesn't get enough sleep. Sometimes he stays up too late doing things I think are piddly. Some are, most aren't. Point is, it's not my business.

Read on to find out what I'm doing to break this habit.Relationship Glue Recipe Turn it Around

How to Recover From Codependency With Al-Anon Slogans

I am a recovering codependent. I'm also an empath--I feel everyone's pain and take on their problems. That I can't recover from. It's how I'm made. But I can find healthier ways to cope. Here are recovery tips for codependents and empaths using Al-Anon slogans.  How to Recover From Codependency Using Al-Anon Slogans

How Partners Can Understand Codependent Empath Behavior With Al-Anon Psychology

Is your partner driving you nuts smothering you? Do you feel more like her child than her spouse/lover? You may be in a relationship with someone who's a codependent or empath or both (my poor husband relates). Since I was very young, I've always taken other peoples' pain on myself. Alanon taught me that I'm codependent to everyone's pain (I let it control me). Plus, I'm an empath and feel everyone else's feelings as intensely (moreso sometimes) than my own. How's that for a human molotov cocktail? I internalize, care-take and hover. Do you want to understand codependency and empath behavior better? Here's how it feels for me. I'll describe it using Al-Anon Understanding Codependency, Empath Behavior With Al-Anon Psychology

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Why Won't He Propose? Relationship Tips for Brides-Hopeful

Ladies, is your man reluctant about getting married. If Mr. Right is being Mr. Pokey-Pants about popping the question, there might be more to it than just nerves. It took that there guy in the photo three years to propose. The hold-off was mutual and I'm glad we did. But it can be discouraging for brides-hopeful, waiting on grooms-reluctant. All those questions and hints from people (who should be minding their own beeswax.) So here are reasons he might be hesitant. I've listed tips on how to decide whether the relationship is even worth putting a ring on it. Note, I say "he" but it can be men pushing for and women shying from marriage, too.  Why Won't He Propose Marriage? Relationship Tips for Brides-Hopeful