Common axiom generously filled with truth: Unrecipocated love is infatuation. If you’re stalking, move on. Find someone more receptive to your interest. Try to be open-minded and open-eyed. True happiness might not come in a package of beauty and/or wealth. Originally published 01 March 2011.
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Posted in Things Better Off Said, tagged Crime, Dating, Happiness, Infatuation, Love, Romance, Stalking on 2012/03/23 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Family Enrichment, Things Better Off Said, tagged Dating, Happiness, Love, Marriage, Matchmaking, Relationships, Romance on 2012/03/22 | Leave a Comment »
Old matchmaker’s axiom: To ensure a lifetime of happiness and satisfaction, marry a person that loves you more than you do him. Originally published 28 February 2011.
Camp- Or Bonfire Safety Tip: More Than H2O Can Rain On You
Posted in Things Better Off Said, Travel, tagged Camping, Caves, Caving, Fires, Health, Safety, Spelunking, Travel on 2012/03/12 | Leave a Comment »
Take it from a TPLL contributor’s personal experience: do not build a large fire under an out-cropping of rock – especially those composed of limestone – during cold or wet seasons. Expansion of water within the stone can lead to fractures dropping stones from the ceiling. This contributor and her friends were enjoying a bonfire [...]
Posted in Dating, Improving Relationships, Lessons From Divorce, Things Better Off Said, tagged Breakup, Children & Family, Death, Divorce, Love, Relationship on 2011/11/21 | Leave a Comment »
Relationships don’t last forever and people don’t live forever. It’s important to keep socially active so that a person is not left hanging, trying to develop new relationships and strengthen old, later in life.
Why Invite Injury?
Posted in Beauty, Business, Finances, Getting Ahead, House Matters, Things Better Off Said, tagged Children & Family, Faith, Friends, Generosity, Trust on 2011/09/05 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t give someone the opportunity to hurt you unless it’s absolutely necessary. When it comes to your and your family’s long term wellbeing, concern for the feelings of others should be set aside. If you don’t trust a person to do a satisfactory job, don’t let him do something for or to you and your family, such as [...]
Your Skin Will Not Let You Get Away With It
Posted in Beauty, Things Better Off Said, tagged Beauty, Health, Natural Remedies, Skin on 2011/08/23 | Leave a Comment »
Be kind to your skin – it records everything you do to it, and will reveal what you’ve done over time. If you don’t believe us, look at pictures of your parents and grandparents as they’ve aged – especially pictures in which concealer is not worn. Don’t get excessive sun without protective sunscreen or clothing, [...]
Creating A Thriving Legacy
Posted in Finances, Getting Ahead, Things Better Off Said, tagged Business, Celebrity, Finance, Financial Security, Getting Ahead, Industry, Inheritance, Investment, Legacy, Success, Tribute on 2011/08/20 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re going to try to build an industry around you, try to do this in a way that does not depend on you in order to thrive. For example, branch out by creating organizations or investing in projects that don’t require you to act as the central figure or your participation in order to succeed.
Revel In The Love You Share
Posted in Dating, Family Enrichment, Improving Relationships, Things Better Off Said, tagged Attraction, Beau, Boyfriend, Communication, Dating, Girlfriend, Happiness, Husband, Life, Love, Partner, Pleasure, Spouse, Wife on 2011/06/28 | Leave a Comment »
We’re all busy. Don’t let your schedule get in the way of taking time to revel in the love you share with your partner, or the appreciation you feel for your partner. There’s a good chance you’ll never know how much time you’ll have with your partner before it’s too late.
The Snorkeler & The Shark
Posted in Natural Remedies, Psychology, Things Better Off Said, Travel, tagged Behavior, Bravery, Courage, Diving, Fish, Great White Shark, Health, Hero, Heroism, Life, Perspective, Predator, Problem Solving, Psychology, Safety, Security, Shark, Snorkeler, Snorkeling, Swimming on 2011/06/20 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes, you must play it safe in order to be a hero. Recently, a group of snorkelers was trailed by a great white shark in open water. As the large fish circled, one of the snorkelers stayed in the water to help others board the yacht. She put her own safety at risk, trying to [...]
Creating Your Health Records
Posted in Beauty, Family Enrichment, Natural Remedies, Personal Enrichment, Things Better Off Said, tagged Age, Children, Children & Family, Foresight, Happiness, Healing, Health, Health Record, Life, Maintenance, Medical, Medical Records, Medicine, Natural Remedies, Records, Youth on 2011/04/25 | Leave a Comment »
Maintain a record of your illnesses, and a record for each of your children. Concussions, headaches, dizziness, bloody noses, colds, infections, allergic responses, wounds, and other symptoms and sources of illnesses. They can track patterns or pinpoint causes. One never knows when such records will come in handy. If you’re in a medical emergency; if your children might need [...]
Take Care Of The Ones You Love
Posted in Family Enrichment, Improving Relationships, Personal Enrichment, Psychology, Things Better Off Said, tagged Children & Family, Dr. Mark Lachs, Dr. Oz, Friends, Friendship, Happiness, Health, Life, Longevity, Love, Mehmet Oz, Partner, Relationship, Spouse on 2011/04/18 | 1 Comment »
It’s nearly indisputable that the way we approach and live our lives impact our longevity. Numerous studies have shown a correlation between positive outlooks, an ability to adapt to stress, and longevity. Likewise, numerous studies have shown that negative responses to stress and feelings of low self-worth can negatively impact our health and longevity. It’s [...]
Posted in Things Better Off Said, tagged Casket, Flowers, Funeral, Mourning on 2011/02/26 | Leave a Comment »
When slipping flowers on a casket, the liquid-filled glass bottles at the stem base should be removed. It is a poor director that does not remove the glass bottles prior to distributing the flowers to mourners.
In The End, Which Regret Would You Prefer To Accumulate?
Posted in Family Enrichment, Improving Relationships, Lessons From Divorce, Personal Enrichment, Things Better Off Said, tagged Accumulation, Age, Cheer, Children & Family, Enrichment, Friends, Friendship, Fulfilled Life, Fulfillment, Happiness, Health, Holidays, Hope, Intent, Life, Love, New Year, Pleasure, Regrets, Relationship, Unfulfilled, Unfulfilled Life, Youth on 2010/12/31 | Leave a Comment »
Accumulating regrets is inevitable. When the hope and intent was not to hurt anyone, regrets about what you have done suggest you have lived a good life. Regrets of things you have not done suggest an unfulfilled life. In the end, which type of regret would you prefer to accumulate? May you find wonder and reward in each [...]
Irreversible Estrangements Can Cause The Deepest Regrets
Posted in Things Better Off Said, tagged Beloved, Children, Children & Family, Daughters, Death, Estrangement, Grandparents, Lies, Loss, Parenting, Parents, Regret, Regrets on 2010/11/06 | Leave a Comment »
A painful – yet, avoidable – regret is to realize that an estrangement caused between two family members is irreversible at the end of a family member’s life. While growing up, an acquaintance of this blog was told stories vilifying her grandparents by her parents. However, when her grandparents were ill and dying, her parents [...]
Be A Friend
Posted in Improving Relationships, Things Better Off Said, tagged Friendship, Relationship on 2010/08/13 | Leave a Comment »
You never know what might happen or what is happening to a friend. If a friend is trying several times to reach out to you, take a minute out of your busy schedule to see what is going on. A friend tried several times within one month to reach one of this site’s contributors – but, the [...]
Use Uninterested Parties To Avoid Trouble
Posted in Things Better Off Said on 2010/07/10 | Leave a Comment »
Do not permit a family member or person with a vested interest in the distribution of your estate oversee your estate. It will cause less pain for your loved ones and provide some security that they will be treated fairly.
Make Lots Of Copies
Posted in Things Better Off Said on 2010/07/10 | Leave a Comment »
Ensure several trusted people have copies of your will. If you truly care about those you leave behind, you will clearly state and communicate you interests.
