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Having a Social Life when you can’t find a babysitter

Written on March 3, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

Do you ever wonder where your social life went after you had kids? With a little planning and a commitment to make it happen, you can have a social life, although it won’t be exactly the same as your pre-kids one, it will still be fun. What happened to all the free time you had…

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Sometimes it’s easier to remain single

Written on March 3, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

Some people are so self-centered, that when you get into a relationship with them, they only care about themselves. As long as YOU are the only one being inconvenienced, it’s OK. But as soon as you begin to cramp their style even a little, you’d think that you just committed a crime against humanity. For…

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How to Turn Someone Down

Written on February 6, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Bar Hopping, Clubbing, Dating, Places to Meet Singles, Single Life

We’ve all been there. Someone asks us out, or hits on us, and we know that we aren’t interested. But the question is, how do we turn them down without looking like a jerk? Here are some ways to make your exit. -Try to put them off by intentionally making yourself unattractive. Pretend you are…

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Getting Rid of a Hangover

Written on February 6, 2009 by Amanda Allen in After Hours, Bar Hopping, Hitting the Sauce, Morning After Stories

Ok, you’ve done it this time. You went out with friends, and had a few too many. You managed to pour yourself into bed at some god-awful hour, and you’ve awakened with a raging hangover. How do you deal with it? Here are some tips. -Drink plenty of fruit juice and water. You are most…

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Happy Couples….Do You Envy Them?

Written on February 5, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

You may not want to believe it, but if the green-eyed monster pops out when you see a happy couple, you might just be damaging your own chances at finding love. Negativity makes you less attractive to potential partners, and you’ll end up pushing them away. There’s nothing wrong with seriously wanting what EVERYONE else…

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Why Men Cheat

Written on February 5, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

Sometimes, when a relationship has run its course, one partner decides to seek affection elsewhere, rather than just end the relationship. Here are some reasons why that may happen. -Revenge. If he thinks his partner has cheated on him, he may just go out and do it solely to get back at her. It may…

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Have a Great Valentine’s Day, on a budget

Written on February 5, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

We all know that money can’t buy love, so here are some suggestions for Valentine’s gifts that get the message across, without seeming “cheap”. -Make a mix tape, or burn a CD of their favorite songs. Most will appreciate the time and thought put into such a gift. -Cook dinner at home. Why settle for…

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Things you should Never say to a Woman

Written on February 5, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

It may be cliche, but it is certainly true: Some things are better left unsaid. Honesty is the best policy, but in some cases, the truth can offend. Something said during an argument, meant to defuse the situation, can fuel the fire. Here are some things that women DO NOT want to hear: -”Relax”, or…

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Things you Should Never say to a Man

Written on February 5, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

We’ve all heard things that guys should never say to us. “Yeah, you look fat in those jeans”, “Do you have any hot friends?”….but there are plenty of things we say that don’t score us any brownie points with men. Here are some things that women say, that drive men absolutely crazy. -”It’s just a…

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Things to do before you get married (from a single woman’s perspective)

Written on February 5, 2009 by Amanda Allen in Single Life

Your wedding may be upcoming, or it may not have even crossed your mind yet. But, there are some things you HAVE to do before you walk down the aisle, because, well, once you are married….forget about them. -Hog the bed and the covers. You will have plenty of time to share them once you…

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