Getting Fired

Being fired is not just bad news, but it could be fatal—especially for middle-aged people. It could be the “kiss of death!”  A study found that the incidence of heart attacks and strokes among those who had lost their jobs was more than double that of those still working. “The true costs of unemployment exceed […]

Online Dating Strategies

Here are some strategies for online dating: Texting:  Take your sweet time texting back—a lot of time! Ladies should wait at least four hours to answer a man’s text—and even up to 24 hours. It shouldn’t seem like you look at your phone all the time—or give the impression that you do! Don’t send flirty […]

Smartphone Addiction

“We have become slaves to our smartphones, distracted by every little ping while we fail to live in the now. It’s changing our brains, ruining our lives and turning us into an iZombie.”  —Kyle Smith If you can’t get any work done because you can’t stop checking your Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr,  texts, emails—or you can’t […]

iPhone Dating App

Tinder is a dating app for the iPhone that has become very popular since its launch.  It is an unusual dating app because it  appeals to everyone—men and women, homosexuals and heterosexuals. It was introduced first on college campuses in California in September 2012 and expanded to other college campuses from there. It taps into […]

Online Dating

The first thing to do is find the right site. You should only frequent dating sites that feel right for you.  If you’re pretty mainstream, try Match; if you’re hipsterish, try Nerve; if you’re more conservative, try eHarmony; if you’re vegetarian, try Veggiedate, etc. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to […]

Things You Shouldn’t Give A Shit About!

Don’t get caught up worrying about things that don’t really matter. Life can be too short. If you’re happy in your job, but think you should have a job that gives you more income, you have to realize that money is not the most important thing in life. Waking up every day and looking forward […]

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater!

“A leopard doesn’t change it’s spots” as the expressions goes. People don’t change. Once a cheater, always a cheater! Don’t be fooled into thinking that the person you’ve fallen in love with won’t cheat on you—if he’s cheated before or is cheating to be with you! Statistics aren’t on your side. Old habits are hard […]

Effects of Stress

Studies have shown that people who have a dog  have lower blood pressure and fewer stress hormones circulating in their blood. The presence of a dog is more effective than a spouse or a friend in easing the effects of stress. Dogs foster self-esteem and are calming and soothing.  And most important of all—dogs give […]