assertive

@assertive (44)

United States • Age 74

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Trouble Making Decisions?

kykidd @kykidd (6812) • United States 17 Dec 07

For some reason I am having the hardest time making decisions here lately. Friday night we had been invited to go out with some friends for one of their birthdays at 5:00. This is someone I have known for 12 years, no reason not...

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assertive I have always had problems making decisions but not any more. Sometimes, our instinct is involved and does not allow us to reach a final decision because it is not based on reasoning but after such a long time unable to reach decisions properly, I decided that...

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Trying to stay positive while sick...

Leca @lecanis (16647) • Murfreesboro, Tennessee 13 Dec 07

So today I made a post about positivity, got up to get ready for work... and fell down. I spent the next hour falling down and throwing up, and then went to bed instead of to work. Right now I'm sitting here with a fever, chills,...

illness

pampering

positivity

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assertive This is so sad ... But no matter what we can't pity ourselves because it is not the right attitude. I, sometimes feel alone even though surrounded by my family and I know that we are always alone in our fights. This is how I feel when I have a burden on my...

14 Dec 07

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~ A Question Concerning Relationships!:D~

simplegurl1969 @simplegurl1969 (324) • United States 1 Dec 07

If you are a very sensitive person and you have been really hurt too many times in your life by your so called friends, to the point that you just find yourself Not wanting to be anywhere around anyone or you just don't want to...

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assertive I think that if you can confront the people who hurt you without getting upset, you will be able to solve this problem. Relationships are tough and not all people are nice as we wish them to be. But I advise you to speak up, let them know that they are hurting...

1 Dec 07

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do you believe in rebirth or reincarnation?do you believe in life cycle?

navneetrai_26 @navneetrai_26 (411) • India 28 Nov 07

I have heard a very interesting story about a woman who remember her previous two births ,in one birth she was married to a royal family and she had her children and even grandchildren later on she died of a heart attack when she...

can reincarnation be possible

is rebirth a reality

life cycle

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assertive I don't know if we can rely on the story of one woman or even a few when the essense of theirs stories are belief. In this case, you can either believe in it or not because this is related to the intangible world, the world of our minds. Best...

28 Nov 07

Paxil, Zoloft, and more... what do you choose? Depression and SSRI

Ophelia @Ophelia (88) • United States 24 Nov 07

What are your opinions on the effects and side-effects of depression and other SSRI medication?

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assertive I am against anti-depressants in general but I do believe that sometimes you need some help and you have to ease your pain so you have to take it. My inner belief is that most depressions if they are not genetic they occur because of tragic circumstances and...

27 Nov 07

My wife's an angel!!

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 26 Nov 07

Just a small update on my angel of a wife being a bone marrow donor for her brother......Well Wednsday is the day my wife goes for her physical, chest x-ray, and EKG for the University of Michigan Cancer Center Bone Marrow Donor...

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assertive This is amazing. I wish you all the best for the coming holidays and I join my prayers to you so that everything will be fine. Best Regards, Esther

26 Nov 07

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Why did I Want Kids?

byfaithonly @byfaithonly (10698) • United States 25 Nov 07

For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a parent but these days I really wonder why why why! Ok, this is a little update to a post I made back in the late spring early summer. My youngest son, 16 now, go into some trouble...

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assertive It really broke my heart when I read what you are going through and your son too. I always thought that in situations like that, the court can agree for delays but please dwell on the positive aspect a little longer, see how your son made it to honor roll and...

26 Nov 07

As a single parent, I want to have extra income

Angie97 @Angie97 (21) • Philippines 26 Nov 07

I always wanted and will always be wanting to make my children happy, give bright future, send to school, provide their needs...however, my income is not enough for all of this...being a single parent nurturing my 3 kids alone. I...

extra income

extra money

online job

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assertive You sound such a good mom and I wanted to tell you that because I can't help further but there are fine people in this world and we are supposed to tell them that. This is my thought. Have a good night. I have something to add from my own experience,...

26 Nov 07

Do you think moms are doomed to carry around baby weight even after pregancy?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 Nov 07

While, I was pregnant, everyone assured me that the baby weight would practically fall off the moment the baby was born. Didn't turn out that way. And, nursing didn't make the baby weight go away either. Now almost four years...

get rid of belly fat

green tea diet

hoodia

lose the pregnancy pounds

lose weight easily

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assertive Yes, you can lose these pounds but don't go on diets for that. You can combine brisk walks and reducing the amount of food without even bothering with a strict diet based on calories intake. You are still young and you can definitely do it Have a great...

26 Nov 07

Do you close your blinds?

Sillychick @Sillychick (3275) • United States 25 Nov 07

I was driving the other night, and I couldn't help but notice how many people had no coverings on their windows. I could see people in their homes, and it got me thinking. I always close my blinds when it gets dark outside. I...

blinds

people

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assertive I prefer having my privacy and yes I close my blinds when I think that they can see me. I like to keep my private life safe from nosy people. Have a great day!

26 Nov 07

more than one correct answer

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assertive There are certain things that are either black or white, you can't play around. A crime, a theft, a murder all of these are definitely black and nobody can argue about that. But there are other issues that can go by nuances such as a white lie. Let's speak...

26 Nov 07

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Where did my husband go?

chrislotz @chrislotz (8137) • Canada 25 Nov 07

What I would like to know is where did my husband go. We have been married for 11 years and he used to be such a clean person. Now he's a complete slob. It just took me half an hour to clean up the kitchen. He cooked all day, like...

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assertive Enjoy his food and do not complain, that's what I think otherwise you will lose such a great helper. We, women can handle cleanliness much better. It is outraging to keep a clean kitchen then see it in a total mess. But we can't have it all. Sometimes asking...

26 Nov 07

Are you early or late?

sherinek @sherinek (3320) • United States 26 Nov 07

Do you make others wait for you? I mean, for an appointment, do you go on time, go early or go late. If you go early, how many minutes early and why. If you delay, what are the reasons. I am always early for appointments or...

habits

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assertive You are right. When there is an appointment, both sides must be on time. That is the least required as long as it concerns behavioral patterns

26 Nov 07

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When things go horribly wrong.

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 25 Nov 07

This is very distressing for me. I have to tell those of you who have been responding to my discussion about the mother dog and her puppies I rescued that they are no longer in my care. I have had them taken away as yesterday,...

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assertive I am really sorry for your goat and beside such a cute one. I took a look at the picture and the affection you can get must be overwhelming. I agree with you that we don't need any agressive dogs. We definitely have to fight in order to eliminate this...

26 Nov 07

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This is an old story... Please help me understand

assertive @assertive (44) • United States 24 Nov 07

My mom was paraplegic for 13 years due to a car accident. At her death, my sisters dealt with the sale of the house and decided that since they paid for a special aid for my mom during her hospitalization in a nursing home, they...

an old story

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assertive Well I was established in France with children to take care of ... Isn't that enough to keep me away. I couldn't come and establish myself in America without the papers. You see it is not as simple as you think. Thanks for your comment

25 Nov 07

This is an old story... Please help me understand

assertive @assertive (44) • United States 24 Nov 07

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assertive You seem to be a very nice person and I do agree with you that love is very important but my sisters recently tried to hurt my feelings intentionally and consequently I had to ask myself what is underneath. Aren't they hiding something from me? That is the...

25 Nov 07

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