onlyme123

@onlyme123 (124)

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What do you think?

kyliepops @kyliepops (269) • Australia 15 Jan 07

My hubby and i want to start a family and have talked about it for a long time. Just before Christmas we came to an agreement that this year we would try. Now he has decided that he is not yet ready and wants another year. Do you...

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onlyme123 Your husband might just be getting the new parent jitters. He knows that becoming a father is a HUGE responsibility, and he's probably very nervous about it. Sit down with him on a quiet evening. Have a real heart to heart with him about his reasons for...

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Is it true?

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 14 Jan 07

Is it true that the more you treat women badly the more they'll come running after you? From my past experience the more you treat a woman nicely, the lesser chance that things go right with her. Than you'll see the same woman...

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onlyme123 "The grass is always greener"... that's the old saying. Happens to everyone, not just women. I don't think women want to be treated badly! It's probably a psychological thing. It's like they're not content with what they have and always looking for others....

14 Jan 07

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question for a single parent

missyd79 @missyd79 (3438) • United States 14 Jan 07

My ex hsuban and I have been sepereated for 3 years now, He lives with his parents and i live in my own home that i purchased a year and half ago. about a year ago he got a job that he would work second shift Monday through...

divorced

parenting

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onlyme123 Is your son old enough to understand what's going on? If so, why don't you try asking him what he prefers? Tell him that his daddy won't be home on Fridays anymore, and he won't see him, but he'll see his grandma. Would he still like to go see grandma once...

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If you take a women's course, does that make you a feminist or a lesbian?

queenajasmina @queenajasmina (449) • United States 14 Jan 07

I am now taking a women's course at school and I took it because I feel that women are neglected when it comes to high school history classes. Since I am a woman, I decided it would be good to take that class. But whenever I tell...

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onlyme123 Those opinions are so ridiculous! What's wrong with women studying about women's struggles throughout history? The people who form those opinions must be very closed-minded! I'm curious...do those opinions come from men or women, or both? It's opinions like...

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Taylor County Sheriff Deputy to donate a kidney to a man in need.

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (104150) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 16 Jul 18

This story will not likely make the cut on the television news lead story since Taylor County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputy Sergeant Jay Jones will be donating one of his kidneys to Clayton Bolt who lives in Abilene Texas. The...

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onlyme123 This story will not likely make the cut on the television news lead story since Taylor County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) deputy Sergeant Jay Jones will be donating one of his kidneys to Clayton Bolt who lives in Abilene Texas. The reason that Jones will be...

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Have you noticed this?

wmaharper @wmaharper (2316) • United States 14 Jan 07

I am young and married and have many friends that are at the same stage in life that I am at, with young children in tow. One thing I have noticed is, most of my friends want what there parents have right NOW. They think they...

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onlyme123 Living on borrowed money is very dangerous. One risks bankruptcy if the debt starts to pile up. It's so important to teach our children the value of money when they're old enough to understand. Teach them to save and budget their allowance. Teach them that...

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So what should you look for when buying a house?

vianneivanne @vianneivanne (91) • Philippines 13 Jan 07

My husband and I have been "house hunting" for quite some time now. Well, given the circumstances, we only get to do it through the internet. He has given me links and actual photos of houses he thought I'd like but I can't seem...

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onlyme123 The old adage: "Location, location, location!" You can change anything to a house except its address. The location is a big indicator of housing prices. A little 1-bedroom shack in a prestigious neighborhood will cost you more than a mansion in a depressed...

14 Jan 07

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Getting a puppy

Marie2473 @Marie2473 (8512) • Sweden 14 Jan 07

Me and my bf are talking about maybe getting apuppy. not just now, but soon. I like to plan thinks like this since it is like having a baby more or less, and I was wondering if somone has some tips. I was thinking about the rase...

dogs

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onlyme123 I agree -- raising a puppy is much like raising a toddler in the beginning. A puppy will require LOTS of attention, discipline, and patience from you. You have to have enough energy to run around and keep up with him. You have to discipline him correctly to...

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How do you Drink water?

engineous @engineous (396) • Australia 14 Jan 07

Say you are at home and get some water. Do you use a cup, glass or mug. What are your reasons for this. I mostly use mugs because they are easy to hold. Sometimes, when I go into my backyard or upstairs, I carry I sports plastic...

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onlyme123 I like to drink water from a glass when I can. Water from a plastic bottle sometimes has a plastic after taste, especially after a fresh bottle has been opened and had been sitting around for a while. When I need to carry water out, I use a sports bottle - a...

14 Jan 07

Does age really matter for love?

berry9 @berry9 (590) • India 14 Jan 07

My dear friends.I dont understand why to most parents and our people esp elders,age really matter for love.why does the girl have to be always younger than the guy and it is the same with marraiges also.What harm is going to come...

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onlyme123 It could be a cultural thing. Also, women's fertility is short compared to that of a man. So you'll find more older men looking for younger wives if they want biological children. That's really unfortunate, but sadly it's the reality of many cultures. Even...

14 Jan 07

Why don't you just go cook yourself?

vivasuzi @vivasuzi (4127) • United States 14 Jan 07

In planning my trip to FL, I'm seeing lots of pics of tan people on beaches.... and I'm dreading it already. I've never been a sun-worshipper even though I used to tan very easily. However, now I can't stand to get tan, and I...

cancer

leather

tanning

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onlyme123 I agree. In this day and age, with so much warning about skin cancer, pre-mature aging, etc., I still see people baking in the sun. I don't understand it either. Why would someone want to make themselves look OLDER prematurely? Think of all the sun spots...

14 Jan 07

Should children have Cell Phones

Dseacrest @Dseacrest (203) • United States 13 Jan 07

My daughter is now the proud owner of a cellphone. I am curious as to wonder if any parents have bought a cellphone or allow their child to carry a cellphone. We thought as parents that it would be a good idea since she is getting...

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onlyme123 I'm all for giving a child a cell phone if the child is mature enough to know the responsibilities of owning a cell phone. She MUST be taught to only use it when necessary. I hear too many stories from parents of kids who are wasting money and minutes...

14 Jan 07

Is it possible to fall in love again at seventy?

dana234 @dana234 (2114) • Spain 14 Jan 07

My friend´s mother fell in love again (as she says) at nearly seventy. She claims to have never experimented this kind of happiness with her former husband who died a couple of years ago. I´m really surprised by her family´s...

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onlyme123 I think her family should rejoice that this woman is not at home pining over her departed husband. I know many elderly widows who are doing just that. She deserves to be happy; she deserves to be in love. Her family should support her in every way over this...

14 Jan 07

Playground for Grownups?

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 6 Jan 07

"Horst Gorther, deputy mayor of Neuremberg, Germany is planning an outdoor playground in the city with giant chessboards, card-playing areas, a running track and a padded badminton court. Only those 60 and over are allowed. The...

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onlyme123 Wow, that IS a great idea! Hats off to the mayor of Neuremberg for taking such good care of the city's seniors. This will definitely help in promoting a healthy lifestyle among the aged. The U.S. can really learn from the Europeans. Europeans are really...

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Money-saving tips?

SplitZip @SplitZip (1488) • Portugal 7 Jan 07

These days we're all about spending, spending, spending! Do you have any good tips to save money or make it stretch? They can be anything you want, as long as they are NOT ILLEGAL :) Speaking of ILLEGAL, there used to be this...

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onlyme123 The next time you feel like buying that soda or coffee, or that bag of chips or snack, stuff that money into an empty pocket instead. When you get home, put that money into a jar. Do that for a couple of weeks and at the end of 2 weeks, count how much money...

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An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away &

gifana @gifana (4833) • Portugal 6 Jan 07

I'm sure most of us have used the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". I have read where some researchers have found that the apple may reduce some forms of cancer such as lung, colon, and prostrate cancer. Since...

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onlyme123 An apple a day sure won't hurt! But I think it takes an apple plusa balanced diet to keep the doctor away. i eat an apple 3-4 times a week. I like Fuji's and Golden Delicious. Apple sauce is NOT the same as fresh apples. Parents should give their children...

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Elections recount is a waste of money

mwebi cliff @kiff00027 (161) • Nairobi, Kenya 29 Nov 16

Jill Steing ordering of recount is a wastage of funds and creation of unnecessary atmosphere to the public.If the main two first division contenders have agreed to the outcome while one conceding and another accepting the...

onlyme123 Jill Steing ordering of recount is a wastage of funds and creation of unnecessary atmosphere to the public.If the main two first division contenders have agreed to the outcome while one conceding and another accepting the victory,a second division contender...

29 Nov 16

my mom got a clean bill of health but she smokes like it is going out of style!!

SUNFLWRLUVR @SUNFLWRLUVR (143) • United States 7 Jan 07

well my mom went to the dr for her yearly and he gave her a clean bill of health, after she told him how long she had been smoking he said that he was suprised at her health, she is a very healthy person, but i wish he would have...

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onlyme123 Were chest x-rays taken and reviewed by the doctor? How much does she smoke per day? And how old is your mother? Her chest x-rays should be examined closely because there could be initial telltale signs of lung disease. If possible, have the doctor compare...

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Coloring for Relaxation and for Fun with the Kids

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 6 Jan 07

Grab a crayon and join your kids or grandkids when they are coloring in their favorite color books. Better yet, buy a few for yourself. Coloring is a great way to relax. When my kids were little we would bring out the...

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onlyme123 I like to color with kids. It's fun to watch how they do it. They have such great imagination, and what they see is often quite different from what I see. A person with purple hair? Why not! A green striped cat? Sure! I love all the new colors and names...

7 Jan 07

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do you think dependance on computers is right??

nehagarg @nehagarg (93) • India 7 Jan 07

today the dependance upon computers is increasing day by day.people depend upon computers for their daily work and for many people internet has become an addiction..like all other necessities computers have become an important...

computer

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onlyme123 Yep, I think we've grown too dependent on computers. The other day, we had a power outage at work, and work practically stood still. Nothing got accomplished. We don't even know what's on the calendar because we use an electronic calendar. We don't have a...

7 Jan 07

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