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10 Ways to Combat Holiday Loneliness
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Linda Mintle
Millions of people feel depressed when they hear the words to that popular Christmas song: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. For many, the holidays are times of loss and loneliness. If you are lonely, it’s important to first identify the reason for your loneliness. Is it due to the death of a…
10 Ways to Worsen Relationship Conflict
By
Linda Mintle
Jackie and Mike felt like they were constantly battling over small things. Like them, most of us need a little help when it comes to dealing with conflict in our relationships. Here are 10 things NOT to do. They only worsen the situation. 1) Make assumptions about the person or situation. Assume, do not ask,…
Why the Pope, Not Miley Was a Surprising Choice for Man of the Year
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Linda Mintle
Thankfully, Time Magazine chose Pope Francis as their Man of the Year, not Miley Cyrus! When I heard the announcement, it gave me a moment of hope. He is deserving of that award. But in one way, he was a surprising choice. Headlines are made by the sensationalists. And even though I’m growing weary of…
Three Suggestions to Figure Out Family Visits During the Holidays
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Linda Mintle
Reader Question: Both my husband and I love visiting family during the holidays. Each year we are invited to both families but they live in separate states about a three-hour drive from our home. Our relationship with both families is good and we don’t want to let either one down by not coming. How do…
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