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Originally a Scot, I've lived in Australia for 20 years. I've loved dancing all my life, including an all-too-brief stint as a flamenco performer. Now I enjoy bellydancing as a hobby, as well as ballroom, Latin and Ceroc with my new husband (which just goes

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Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?: 3 of 71
Women tolerate abuse from their men mainly because of low self-esteem. They may not have low self-esteem when they first get together with their man: however, many abusive men are expert manipulators, and know how to gain control of people by undermining them.I can think of an example from my personal acquaintance: think a yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Is there one right religion?: 5 of 114
I once heard a great guru who was asked which religion was correct. He said religion is rather like trying to get to an island in the middle of the sea. There are many boats you can choose. You choose the skipper in whom you have the most trust, and the boat which seems most seaworthy. You may laugh at your neighbour who ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Romance: 9 of 188
"Honestly, Angela, wake up! You're so terrified to admit you're getting over it. I saw you with Gordon - you were having a wonderful time. What are you avoiding him for? Of course you loved Robert, but you don't have to be a slave to his memory forever. It's been nearly two years, for goodness sake!""Gordon has nothing to do ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to avoid clutter in your house: 2 of 41
When we try to remove clutter, our first instinct is to start looking for the clutter. WRONG! You may have noticed that TV shows about decluttering never work this way. The TV program approach is to move everything out of the house into the yard, then ask the owner to choose which things to put back in, and which to get rid o... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Packing tips for holiday travel: 1 of 16
When travelling, it's always difficult to decide what to pack. But there are several things you can do to maximize your space, so you have fewer hard decisions to make!Unless you are going somewhere remote, don't pack lots of toiletries. Decant your favourites into smaller plastic bottles, or buy travel-size products. Even if... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Can you find fulfillment at the workplace?: 1 of 16
Is fulfillment in the workplace one of the benefits of our twenty-first century culture, or a myth perpetrated by big corporations to make us work harder?There's no doubt fulfillment in the workplace is a relatively new concept. When I entered the workforce back in the seventies, I felt entitled to have a job I'd find interes... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Getting the right mindset to lose weight: 2 of 25
If you can get the right mindset, you are 99% of the way to your weight-loss goal. Why? Because changing habits is the secret to permanent weight loss - and habits are all in the mind!The human brain has an enormous amount of work to do. It has to keep your body running, as well as dealing with all the challenges you throw at... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Considerations for choosing an architect to design your home: 3 of 37
Finally, you've found it. The site to build your perfect home. But how can you be sure the house you build will fulfil your expectations? How do you choose an architect you can trust to realise your dream?The most obvious method is word of mouth. Do you have friends or family who already have a lovely home, one whose features... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Dating: How to find your perfect match: 3 of 31
Are you struggling to find your Perfect Match? Has it occurred to you that maybe you're looking for the wrong thing? We're all brought up on a diet of romantic movies and soap operas, which teach us that our perfect match is all about "chemistry". We go out searching for the man who makes our spine tingle. How often have ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Getting back with your ex: 3 of 30
Trying to reignite an old relationship may be worth trying, but the reality is that it rarely works.For one of you to become an "ex" in the first place, one of you must have had serious problems with the relationship. If you're the dumpee (as opposed to the dumper), it may seem to you that your partner walked away without thi... More..