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Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen's BlogPosted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Recent research from Texas Tech University reveals that women are more likely to regret getting tattoos than men. Why? For a variety of reasons: embarrassment, body image concerns, professional image concerns, social stigma, problems with clothes, and ties to the past. Men with tattoos do report some of the same regrets, but these reasons to remove tattoos are more pronounced for women. I've always wanted a tattoo -- say, a small dolphin on my ankle. That tattoo would be small and discreet enough that it probably wouldn't cause me the same body image problems or professional image concerns as a larger one on my bicep or calf. But, I never did get around to getting tattooed....and it's not one of my big life regrets. To learn about the link between tattoos and antisocial personality disorder, read What Tattoos Say About Who You Are. If you're a woman with a tattoo -- or a man with a tattoo -- feel free to comment! I'd love to hear your opinion on regretting getting a tattoo. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen I'm writing an article for Woman's Day online about coping with stress. More specifically, it's about changing how you react to the challenges of everyday life. In talking to life coaches, psychologists, doctors and communications experts, I've learned the secret to dealing with stress! It's about taking control of your situation. Are you overwhelmed at work? Take control by facing your stressor head-on. How you do this depends on your situation, of course. Are you stressed in your relationship? Deal with it. The longer you stay paralyzed by indecision, fear, or resentment, the more control stress has over you. Instead -- and this is still stressful -- get counseling, leave once and for all, or give your partner the choice to "shape up or ship out." The secret to dealing with stress really is about taking control of your situation. It's a simple solution in theory, but much more difficult in practice. I know. But it'll be worth it when you do finally take the deer by the horns. (??? what do you take by the horns, anyway?) Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Dr Grace Kelly of the Northern Caribbean University says that discipline begins long before the birth of the child, with the parents. She says parents should realize that discipline is critical to the pre-natal and early development of the children, and can impact children in a positive or negative way. She advises parents to discipline the unborn child by reading, talking, and playing appropriate music during pregnancy. On the other hand, Dr Garth Lipps of the University of the West Indies says no child can be disciplined in the womb. He does say that there is some evidence that personality is genetically based, and can be transmitted from mother to the child. Marleen McCalla, who works at the Early Stimulation Plus Basic School, also believes that discipline starts in the womb. She says that the unborn child recognises the voice of his/her parents. "Even though the unborn child cannot talk, it can hear the parents, so discipline is very essential at this stage," says McCalla. If you can indeed discipline your child in the womb, then it's never to early to teaching them to mind their P’s and Q’s! Related Articles: Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Dear Laurie, Every one of those articles written on introverted people describe me perfectly. I already knew I was introverted but it just confirms the fact. It seems most people are extroverts and outgoing and that’s just not me no matter how many times I try to be. I was told that using being introverted is an excuse for not being outgoing but I am what I am. Sometimes, people think something is wrong with me because I am not as outgoing as they are and they don't understand it. They usually feel like I need to change who I am in order to fit in and that doesn’t work. For instance, I don’t always immediately return phone calls or answer the phone period when people call. If I call them back, it's usually on my time when I'm not writing my books (probably another introverted activity). People have been upset with me because I don’t like talking on the phone all the time. It's hard to get extroverts to understand me and it is frustrating at times! This has affected my dating life. I am a male and most women don’t make the first move. If people talk to me, then I can talk a lot but I don’t usually initiate conversations and it feels uncomfortable to do so. Again, I've tried practicing it but it's not working how I thought it would! I'm 27 and I still have yet to find a way to cope with my introverted personality. Some guy told me you can unlearn being introverted but I don’t see it...or feel it! I just wanted to get your opinion on this and I'd appreciate your time! Sincerely, Mr. Introverted To Mr Introverted & all the introverts out there, read How to Accept Your Introverted Personality Traits & live happily ever after! Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Psychologist Mark Seery researched the effects of talking about a traumatic event versus not talking about it, and found that not talking about feelings can actually be healthy. He compared the mental and physical health symptoms of "talkers" versus "non-talkers", and found that the non-talkers were actually healthier than the talkers. This was a surprising finding, since the general consensus is that we should talk about our feelings, especially after a traumatic event. "This perfectly exemplifies the assumption in popular culture, and even in clinical practice, that people need to talk in order to overcome a collective trauma," Seery says. "Instead, we should be telling people there is likely nothing wrong if they do not want to express their thoughts and feelings after experiencing a collective trauma. In fact, they can cope quite successfully and, according to our results, are likely to be better off than someone who does want to express his or her feelings." Psychology Articles About Healthy Communication:
Source: "It's Okay to Keep Those Feelings Inside." University at Buffalo News Centre (Press Release). June 1, 2008. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen You may know that eating breakfast helps you lose weight (you're theoretically less hungry during the day if you eat breakfast, leading you to eat less all day) -- but did you know that breakfast can improve your mental health? The Dieticians Association of Australia report that a high quality breakfast, with foods from at least three food groups, is linked with better mental health in teens. If it works for kids, it can be beneficial for adults too! I've also read that sniffing different scents every morning improves cognitive functioning. So, eating different breakfasts from different food groups may make you smarter, happier, and more pleasant to be around. To kickstart your brain, try blue cheese on toast with a banana on the side, or the more traditional granola, blueberries, and yoghurt. The key is variety - just like the spice of life. For more psychology articles about brain health, read: Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Have you ever met a natural flirt? He winks at waitresses, grins at colleagues, and makes long, steady eye contact with potential partners. Or, she has a natural way of relaxing people, touching them on the arm or shoulder, and encouraging strangers to talk to her. Researchers have discovered the 5 Stages of Flirting, which range from eye contact (usually initiated by the woman) to body synchronization. Most of these behaviors are natural -- not learned -- but once you know them, you're more likely to engage in them. If you're a natural flirt but sometimes wonder if others are flirting with you, you may want to know the Signs of Flirting. And during the whole flirting game, you may wonder Why We Fall in Love. Happy flirting! Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Me, I'm not worried about failure as much as rejection. Failure, I can attribute to not trying hard enough, or going too fast, or being too impulsive. But rejection cuts a little deeper. Here's what Oprah has to say about failure. If you're like me and find that rejection stings more than failure, try substituting the word "rejection" instead of the word "failure" in the following inspirational quotation from Oprah. “Most of us are certainly uncomfortable with, if not terrified of, failure. We think it defines us. It does not,” says Oprah Winfrey. “Like every other experience, failure is defined by our reaction to it. Failures can be God’s little whispers; other times, they are full earthquakes erupting in our lives because we didn’t listen to the whispers.” Does that help? If not, here's some articles about goals, failure, & rejection: Oprah also says, “Failure is just a way for our lives to show us that we’re moving in the wrong direction, that we should try something different. It holds no more power than we give it.” That's true with most things in life: they hold no more power than you give it. That's not only cool, it's empowering. "Ever tried, ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen If you're struggling with grief, chronic pain, or major life changes, consider art therapy. Admittedly, I've never tried it myself -- but I would! There's something really cool about creating a picture, photo, or clay sculpture out of raw materials...especially if you can dip into your soul and let your personality peek out. "Words may not be enough to express the physical and psychological distress of people suffering from chronic pain. People often feel safer containing these 'unspeakable' feelings within artwork," says Heather Cameron, an art therapist in Vancouver, BC. Making art strengthens your sense of self and contributes to feelings of normalcy. Plus it’s relaxing. Creativity increases serotonin levels and reduces stress; it also improves blood pressure and heart rate. If you're dealing with a recent disease, art therapy can help create a new "post-illness identity." You can explore how angry, frustrated, and sad you are -- and explore the ways your life has changed. Making art is effective either individually or in groups; Cameron finds groups especially beneficial because they offer social support and peer understanding. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen He lives in my community, he rides a Harley, he wears leather chaps and a leather jacket, and he wears huge mirror sunglasses mostly on top of his head. What kind of hair do you think he has? Does he have a shaved head, or a mohawk? Neither. He has long, golden tresses. He has GORGEOUS hair -- it's thick and curly, and hangs almost all the way to his backside. He has hair that a hair model would envy. He could be in commercials, tossing his head and telling us how much he loves Pantene. What does his hair say about his personality? He's definitely not a conformist, and he likes to stand out. He likes the feel of long hair, and he must not mind it blowing in the wind. He keeps it clean and shiny and healthy looking. I wonder if he blow dries it? Did I mention he carries a knife in his belt? A big bowie knife or something. That's so people don't laugh at his hair. Anyway, to learn about what a man's hairstyle says about his personality, try How Men's Hair Reveals Personality. To learn about reading body language through women's hair, read What Your Hairstyle Says About You. These are general theories from a great book called Reading People; they may not hold true for every individual, everywhere. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen These are the most popular psychology articles about love and relationships. If you can't find what you're looking for, email me and I'll find what you need. Top 10 Articles About Love
Okay, it was supposed to be the top 10 articles about love -- but I got carried away. Enjoy the love fest! Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen "Frustration arises from the gap between expectations and attainments. When your expectations are fulfilled by your attainments, and when your desires are reachable at your income, you feel satisfied rather than frustrated," says Dave Myers in The Pursuit of Happiness. He describes an experiment about how your thinking affects your life satisfaction: "State University of New York at Buffalo psychologists Jennifer Crocker and Lisa Gallo tested the wisdom of that old song, "Count your blessings, name them one by one." After five times completing the sentence "I'm glad I'm not a . . ." people felt relatively happy and satisfied with their lives," writes Myers. "By contrast, those who counted their unfulfilled desires, by completing sentences beginning with "I wish I were a . . ." came away feeling worse." Keep reminding yourself how lucky you are, and you're more likely to be happy. If you compare yourself to others and focus on what you wish you were or wish you had, you'll be less satisfied with your life. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Our recent discussions here in the psychology topic have revolved around depression in relationships. This mood disorder is surprisingly common -- and experts say it's increasing all over the world. Depression can be hugely disruptive in marriages and families, but it doesn't have to break relationships up. These articles about depression will help you understand and cope with depression better. Top 10 Articles About Depression in Psychology
Once I started compiling this list of articles about depression, I couldn't stop! So it's really a list of 16 articles about depression, but "Top 10" sounds better! Go well, Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen When you're interviewing for a job, you know you shouldn't cut your toenails or bring your own bottle of wine. These job candidates obvious didn't read the job seekers manual -- or CareerBuilder.ca's list of "Wierdest Interview Behavior." Here's the wierdest of the wierd:
For information on getting a job in psychology, read Jobs for Psychology Graduates. It's got some seriously good tips on working in social services or the mental health field. For great information about getting a great job and shining during the interview, go to CareerBuilder.ca. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen French researchers discovered severe post-natal depression is the strongest in women after they delivered male babies. “When we launched our research, our main aim was to study the effect that gender has on post-natal depression,” said Professor Claude de Tychey. “But the overwhelming finding of the study was the fact that gender appears to play a significant role in reduced quality of life as well as an increased chance of severe post-natal depression.” What’s the connection between male babies and depression? It’s not the cultural pressure of having a boy – past studies have revealed that depression is higher in communities that place greater value on sons, but this particular French community welcomes both genders. It’s not the experience of starting a family; these women had the same general scores regardless of whether this was their first or second child. Professor de Tychey says that further research is needed to unravel the connection between males and depression. “Post-natal depression is very common and poses a major public health problem, especially if it is not diagnosed and treated,” he says. “We believe that our findings have important public health consequences, as they point to the need for developing prevention and early psychotherapeutic programs for women giving birth to boys.” Note that not all new moms with baby boys will become depressed. This is simply one study of one group of women. It's interesting, but it doesn't mean that post-natal depression is a given for mothers of boys. Links to articles about depression: Source: Blackwell Publishing. (2008, February 13). Male Births Are More Likely To Reduce Quality Of Life And Increase Severe Post-natal Depression. Eurekalert. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Generally, introverts are much more comfortable relating to others one-on-one instead of in large groups. This can be a disadvantage at work, school, or even home because extroverts seem like they're getting all the attention! Though introverts don't necessarily want attention, they do want to successfully network in business and make friends at school. If you're an introvert who feels awkward in groups, try these 3 Ways to Socialize Successfully.
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Introverts are thoughtful, creative, and great listeners. They may not be as appreciated as extroverts are, but they balance the world in valuable ways. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Interesting new research from the Family Research Lab reveals that spanking kids is associated with a higher risk of sexual problems as a teen or adult. If the adult participants in this study were spanked as children, they're more likely to verbally and physically coerce a dating partner to have sex. They're also more likely to engage in risky sex and masochistic behavior. “These results, together with the results of more than 100 other studies, suggest that spanking is one of the roots of relationship violence and mental health problems,” says Murray Straus, co-director of the Family Research Lab. “Because there is 93 percent agreement between studies that investigated harmful side effects of spanking, and because over 90 percent of U.S. parents spank toddlers, the potential benefits for prevention of sexual and relationship violence is large.” The Family Research Lab, at the University of New Hampshire, recommends that parents never spank their kids. Here's more information on child abuse and healthy sex -- not that I'm connecting spanking with child abuse. Some people do... but I'm just offering more info here. For more info on this study of spanking and adult sex problems, here's my source: University of New Hampshire (2008, March 2). Spanking Kids Increases Risk Of Sexual Problems As Adults. ScienceDaily. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Oprah Winfrey says, “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” This means that if you think you’re fat, stupid, or lazy – then that’s what you’ll become. Instead, think of yourself as smart, confident, motivated, and beautiful in your unique way (forget about the skinny models on the magazine covers). Give yourself credit for what you do right, and what you do well. Visualize who you want to be and where you want to go. Before you know it, your actions will match your thoughts, which will become your destiny. That's Oprah Winfrey's secret: she creates sher vision -- probably daily -- and she becomes what she believes. Inspirational Quotations for Women will help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. Oprah’s also really big into The Secret and the Law of Attraction. If you haven't applied the law of attraction, give it a go. You never know -- it could propel you in the direction of your dreams! Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Planning a wedding and getting married has got to be one of the most stressful times ever. Even if you're not into all the trappings or a big traditional wedding, the stress sorta sneaks up on you. And believe me, the last thing you want is to be so worked up on your wedding day that you can't revel in the magic of it all. One way to reduce stress and enjoy the big event is a new spring trend called "convertible jewelry." Tiaras, headbands, and chokers can easily convert to bracelets and necklaces -- so you can wear them again on the honeymoon. It's a sentimental reminder of the wedding ceremony! Plus, if you're worried about the budget, you can relax a little. Not every wedding accessory needs to be a "one time only" deal. I've written a few wedding articles -- they almost make me want to get married again! So, if you're planning a wedding or are a maid of honor at your best friend's wedding, check these out:
By the way, giving your bridesmaid or maid of honor a convertible gift may be a great idea! Tigerlily Bridal Jewelry came up with this new trend for spring and summer weddings. Their ideas include brooches, hair vines, and bun wraps. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Identical twins aren't genetically identical after all, according to new research from 5 different universities and medical institutes in America and Europe. If twins don't have the exact same DNA, that means that they're not really identical. This explains why one twin gets a disease, and the other doesn't. Doctors once believed this was due to environmental factors, but this new research shows that it could have been genetic after all. This discovery changes how all those experiments on identical twins were analyzed. Researchers explored everything from depression to career choices in twins, and thought the results were due to the environment. Maybe they were assuming too much. My mom is an identical twin; her sister died a couple of years ago from a horrible long-term chronic illness. My mom doesn't have the same illness -- or any indication of it. I guess it wasn't the environment that caused my aunt to get sick, perhaps it was in her DNA all along. For a summary of the study, go to Identical Twins Not As Identical As Believed (University Of Alabama, February 20, 2008, ScienceDaily). Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen The stereotype is that men who are looking for a romantic partner are more interested in beauty and physical attractiveness. Women looking for a great date are more interested in his earning power and status. That's the stereotype; recent research proves that it is not true. In a Northwestern University study, participants first said they're looking for physical appearance when checking out a woman. Female participants said that earning power is the big attraction when accepting or asking for a date. But, in the actual study of speed dating and who likes who for what reasons, researchers found that both men and women are equally attracted to physical appearance and earning power. Good looks was the primary attraction for both men and women; earning power was almost as attractive for both men and women. For more fascinating reading on love, sex, and relationships, try:
Source: Northwestern University (2008, February 14). What Men And Women Say And Do In Choosing Romantic Partners Are Two Different Matters. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 14, 2008. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Wild Play Element Park in Nanaimo, BC offers nude bungy jumping to celebrate Valentine's Day. The jumpmaster will strap you to your sweetie, hold your clothes, and let you plummet 50 km per hour towards the Nanaimo River. Fun way to spend Valentine's Day, no? If you're not sure about that (it's pretty cold in BC in February), here's some other Valentine's Day ideas for you and your lover: Now that I think about it, if you're single on Valentine's Day, nude bungy jumping might be just the ticket! Challenging yourself to try something new and go out of your comfort zone may be the best way to thumb your nose at all those happy couples. Take your best single friend, and do something new and scary together. Who knows, the jumpmaster may be looking for a new love... Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen If you think your boss or brother's girlfriend is flirting with you, you may be right. Your gut often tells you when someone is flirting, and your gut doesn't lie. More specifically, you're picking up on nonverbal communication signals from people, such as your boss or brother's girlfriend. Sometimes the flirting signals are unconscious. That is, the person doesn't even realize it's happening. Other times, there are primal forces at work: instinct, magnetism, chemistry - those lovely uncontrollable urges. Body language is a type of nonverbal communication, and flirting is a part of that body language. Twirling hair, playing with earrings, and jingling pocket change are a few signs of flirting in women and men. Read 10 Signs of Flirting for a full array of the signals of body language. If you're wondering about the difference between flirting and cheating, read Flirting Versus Cheating. By the way, flirting isn't just about sex or dating. It's a great way to score good service at a restaurant or get a refund on those clothes. If it's tastefully done, you can flirt with your own grandma and walk away with the world (though most grammas give the world to their grandchildren anyway, so I guess that's not saying much). Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen If you recharge your batteries and feel like yourself again when you spend time alone, then you're an introvert. Introverts are more likely to be at home reading and enjoying quiet time and getting their energy from being alone -- and surfing the internet. Two introductory articles about specific personality styles are The Introvert and The Extrovert. The Introvert article is much more popular than the Extrovert article; this doesn't surprise me because extroverts are more likely to be outside, socializing and getting energy from other people and enjoying the limelight. For articles about introverted personality traits try:
Interesting Google trivia about introverts: Google's "trends" charts is a cool tool that lets you see what the top trends of the day are. I investigated the search history of the words "introvert" versus "extrovert" and found that not only is the word "introvert" searched for much more often, "extrovert" didn't even make the charts until late 2005! Introverts - or people interested in introverted personality traits - started searching for introvert info in mid-2004. Extroverts - or people interested in extroverted personality traits - started searching for extrovert info almost a year and a half later. Interesting. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen A social phobia is less anxiety-provoking than social anxiey disorder. Shyness, for example, is a type of social phobia. Shy people may experience irrational fear of being with others, but they don't suffer from panic attacks. Most people feel occasional uneasiness in new or unpredictable situations (this is healthy and normal). A social anxiety disorder occurs when the anxiey of being with people is distressing and persistent. Anxiety disorders can escalate into panic attacks. People with social anxiety disorder feel uncontrollably tense. Dr Brian Cox is a professor of psychology, psychiatry and community health sciences at the University of Manitoba. He stresses that if a psychologist or doctor sees someone with social anxiety disorder, the doc may prescribe mediation. Social phobias, on the other hand, don't usually require a prescription because it's not a psychological disorder. That's why it's important to know the difference between social phobias and social anxiety disorders. For more info about shyness, introverted personality traits, and anxiety disorders, try: The source of my information about Dr Cox is the "Don't Confuse Shyness With Mental Illness" article by Carol Sanders in the Winnipeg Free Press. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Incredible Experiences is an "innovative business offering experience gifts". Instead of the traditional roses and gourmet chocolates (what's wrong with that?? I ask you), Incredible Experiences urges lovers to give each other a "gift experience" for Valentine's Day. I like it. And I like chocolate too. I think you should give both. Gift experiences include a French pastry cooking class or a private salsa dance lesson. Incredible Experiences says the gift receiver can "choose to fulfill a dream, live out a fantasy, or simply spend time together having fun." If you want more romantic Valentine gift ideas, read Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts. Many of my suggestions are experiences you and your sweetie can enjoy together -- because that's really what the day is about. Enjoying your lover, appreciating your relationship, and spending time together. I've also researched and written Valentine's Day Gifts For Working Moms because working moms may need a different kind of romantic gift than moms who have adult kids or women who don't have kids at all. Working moms may not think a salsa dance lesson is a romantic Valentine's Day gift -- maybe they'd prefer a weekend retreat or spa day. Anyway, enjoy your search for the perfect Valentine's Day gift! Don't grumble; instead, be thankful you have a lover. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Working at Hime & Co. may help you get over a bad breakup. This marketing company offers heartache leave: one day off per year for employees younger than 24. Those 25-29 get two days a year to cry, watch sappy movies, shop or eat to mend your broken heart. CEO Miki Hiradate says, "Women in their 20s can find their next love quickly, but it's tougher for women in their 30s, and their break-ups tend to be more serious.” Yikes. What's that old saw about it being more likely to run into a terrorist than find partner when you're in your late 30s? I think the best thing is to prevent a bad breakup is to do it right in the first place. That means choosing your partner wisely, treating him or her like gold, and focusing on communication and committment. To that end, make sure you put some thought into Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts -- and look into the Reasons for Extramarital Affairs. Watching the Top 10 Wedding Movies of all time may not help with a bad breakup -- but it can put you in the mood to tie the knot! Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen The new year is a busy season for divorce lawyers. Couples thinking about divorce don’t take action until after Christmas, says family lawyer Leonard Levencrown. Christmas can be a "defining moment" for most couples, says lawyer Mary Jane Binks. The stress of the holidays – visiting with in-laws, work parties, gift-buying, more traffic on the road, less productivity in the office – all test the mettle of any marriage. Levencrown says he sees the same surge in September after the summer holidays are over. "They wait until the kids are back to school before they act," he said. "It's basically a cycle." If you're interested in love, relationships, and divorce, try:
Source: The Vancouver Province, January 14, 2008. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Sandra Bergen suffered a heart attack and an 11-day coma after taking crystal meth. She sued her drug dealer in civil court on the grounds that he knew it was a highly addictive drug, and he was intentionally inflicting harm and suffering. Bergen is seeking more than $50,000 in damages to pay for her hospital and legal fees (but she can't be compensated for her chronic fatique and inability to have kids now). She thinks her dealer should meet her halfway; she's taken responsiblity for her actions, and now he should take responsibity for his. Sandra Bergen feels she's judged unfairly by people who don't know the circumstances. I think drug dealers SHOULD be held accountable for their nasty dealings, and the criminal justice system obviously can't keep up with them. If drug dealers deliberately try to get people addicted so they're regular customers, then why shouldn't they pony up when things spiral out of control? Other merchandisers get sued for faulty merchandise or accidents....so why shouldn't dealers? But, you can't sue cigarette companies. Is that different because of all the warnings they put on cigarette packages? I don't know. I just think it's interesting that we can sue drug dealers. I like it, I think. Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen I was single on Valentine's Day until I was 37, and I sort of minded but not really. What bothered me the most was the stigma surrounding being single on Valentine's Day: people felt sorry for me, or wanted to unite with me and form an anti-Valentine's Day campaign. "Valentine's Day is for LOSERS!!!" my unhappy single friends cried. Neither option appealed to me. If you're single on Valentine's Day - and it bothers you - then read 7 Ways to Enjoy Valentine's Day When You're Unattached. It's not about pity parties or anti-Valentine's Day rages; it's just about accepting the hype and being who you are, single or married. Don't forget that thousands of couples are unhappily spending Valentine's Day together, and thousands of singles couldn't care less what day it is. If you're like me, you care more about what others think and less about the fact that you're alone on Valentine's Day. My article will help put it in perspective. And, don't forget that you're not alone. I wrote Single on New Year's Eve a couple days before the big night, and it's STILL getting alot of attention. You won't be the only person single on Valentine's Day -- but you could be the most content. Can you make someone love you? Find out Why We Fall in Love. |
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