The physical effects of stress on women are often discussed, especially among women themselves. Even as they cause themselves by responding with anxiety to the thought of the physical effects of stress on women, they increase those effects. As a woman, I have often sat in a group, each member of which seemed bent …
The “Sandwich Generation” is a term that has now made it into the dictionary. It fits an increasing number of Boomer women whose reality includes being squeezed between the demands of growing children and the needs of aging parents. A study by AARP and the National Alliance for Care-giving identified over 44 million Americans …
Self Help has come a long way in the past several decades. It used to be that “women’s issues” weren’t even thought of let alone specialized in Universities, counseling centers and books all over the world. In just a few short decades, self help for women has burgeoned into a major industry and a …
What makes a person beautiful? Our society places an inordinate amount of emphasis on being thin, made up, wearing the “right clothes,” being seen in the “right places,” having the “right breast size,” and the list goes on. What happens to girls and women who subscribe to these societal beliefs? Plastic surgeons profit, the …
Women will occasionally find themselves in heated arguments. Sometimes, people’s views and opinions will come in conflict and create drama. Every now and then these conversations can lead to more difficult situations. Knowing how to be assertive in a nice way can prevent an argument from blowing up and may even help one win …
How do you find the balance between your own independent life and being in a relationship? For some women this is about facing your worst fear that you will somehow lose yourself along the way. You can find out how to make sure that you don’t give up on yourself while being in a …
Because girls with attention deficit don’t usually have the hyperactivity component that accompanies ADD, they’re thought of as being “emotional” or “difficult.” When they do have the hyperactivity factored in, then people call them tomboys or think of them as flaky or flighty. These girls also have more fights with peers because of their …
When it comes to perceiving a woman’s beauty, the range of possibility is enormous. I have been lucky in this lifetime to have known several men who love all kinds of women — all types, body shapes, sizes, colors, races. Blonde, brunette, redhead. Short and round or tall and rectangular. It’s all good. Sadly, …
The most efficient way a man can perk up his communication skills with a woman is by listening to her feelings. This might be tricky since he is coming from a different standpoint. The earliest thing a man should do is to keep in mind how rapidly disagreeable feelings can surface in a dialogue …
Here are 12 tips for the single woman from people who have a happy and long-term marriage. Tip #1: It is OK to be Single First of all, DON’T PANIC. Remember: – There is no shame being single! – Marriage is not for everyone! – No need to marry a fool! 2. Marriage is …