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Don’t Want Diabetes? Avoid These 3 Bad Habits

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Your nutrition and lifestyle choices are a major factor in your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But when you’re aware of what behaviors can increase your risk, you can start to make small, simple changes to lower your chances of being diagnosed with this debilitating disease. And even if you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you can still decrease your risk of developing complications associated with this disease by avoiding these three main lifestyle and dietary bad habits<br />
1. Bavoid diabetes by slimming your waistlineeing overweight or obese can dramatically increase your odds of developing type 2 diabetes. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of whether your weight for your height falls within a healthy range. To calculate your BMI, you divide your weight in pounds (lbs) by height in inches (in) squared and then multiply by a conversion factor of 703. Or you can just click on this BMI calculator to do the math for you.<br />
If your BMI falls into the overweight or obese category, you have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But don’t fret—losing just 10-15 pounds can significantly lower your risk. How can you shed the weight? Review your current diet and identify 100 calories a day you can shave from your typical intake. By cutting out this small amount of calories, you can lose 10 pounds in a year which will lower your overall diabetes risk. That’s as simple as switching from cream to milk in your cup of coffee or by taking in just two less teaspoons of oil per day!<br />
Even if your BMI indicates you’re at a healthy body weight, you still may be at an increased risk for diabetes if you have a wide waistline (30 inches or wider for women or 35 inches or wider for men). A wide waistline indicates an excess amount of visceral fat, otherwise known as belly fat, which can increase insulin resistance in your body—not to mention increase your risk for heart disease and certain cancers as well.<br />
To slim your waistline, avoid simple sugars and refined carbohydrates and choose whole grains instead. In addition, include healthy monounsaturated fats (such as those found in avocados and olive oil) and omega-3 fatty acids (such as those found in fish and chia seeds) into your diet on a regular basis as these fats have been found to shrink inches from your waistline.<br />
2. Research has shown that chronic stress can elevate the risk of diabetes. If you’re constantly tired and anxious, incorporate deep breathing into your regular daily routine or any time you’re faced with a stressful situation. Deep breathing has been shown to be one of the best ways to lower stress in your body—and the best part is that you can do this anywhere! When you breathe deeply it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. To do this, follow these easy steps:<br />
Sit in a comfortable position and place one hand on your stomach just below your ribs and the other on your chest.<br />
Breathe in deeply through your nose so that the air pushes out your belly, but the hand on your chest remains stationary.<br />
Now, breathe out slowly through pursed lips as if you were whistling. The hand on your stomach should go in. Push all of the air out of your lungs.<br />
Then repeat these slow, deep breaths 5 to 10 times.<br />
Deep breathing can slow your heart rate, reduce tension, and reduce elevated stress hormones helping to protect you against chronic stress and diabetes.<br />
3. inactivity not only increases your risk of becoming overweight or developing heart disease, but it’s also a large factor in developing diabetes. The more active you are, the more sensitive your cells stay to insulin and the better they can process blood sugar. When you’re inactive, your cells are more likely to become insulin resistant, meaning they won’t allow insulin into the cell. This causes your blood sugar, which is transported by insulin remaining in the blood stream, to elevate over time. To prevent this, aim to be physically active for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. And keep in mind, exercise is cumulative! That means that if you walk briskly for 10 minutes three times per day, it’s just as beneficial to your health as walking for 30 minutes all at once. So get up and start moving!<br />
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Don’t Want Diabetes? Avoid These 3 Bad Habits

Your nutrition and lifestyle choices are a major factor in your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But when you’re aware of what behavior...

A woman who no longer sucks 'you know what', writes an interesting article..lol

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I don't suck dick. That's the deal, plain and simple. I know this statement is sure to enrage heaps of men, and even women, who consider blowjobs a mandatory part of anyone's sexual repertoire. I totally get that. Here's the thing, though: I fucking hate it. I've never enjoyed cramming a penis in my mouth.</blockquote>
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Now, before you go and report me to the MRA, I want to clarify that this does not at all mean I hate penises. I don't think they are ugly, or gross. The standard penis has quite a practical and sleek design, which I greatly admire. As much as I love my vagina and all its parts, I do often find myself jealous of how worry-free the penis seems to be.<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a></blockquote>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">If you tried talking to a penis about daily discharge, menstruation, pH balance, or pap smears, the penis would have nothing to say in return. Mostly because it's a penis, and penises can't talk, but also because it doesn't have to deal with these things. Not only that, but it doesn't even require a wipe after urination. Kudos to you, penis. All I'm saying is that I despise the act of putting one in my mouth, and forcing my mouth to partake in the motions my hand or vagina could perform instead.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">I currently have a man in my life who I'm not exactly dating, but who comes over about once a week to eat me out. The only thing I give him in return is a pat on the back for doing a good job. Some might think this arrangement is strange, but I prefer to think of it as pretty damn close to perfect. It was on our second date that I first gave him the opportunity to suck on my clitoris. After thanking him for giving me a ride home, I simply said, "Want to come up to my place and eat me out?" He gave me an enthusiastic yes, and we got to it. I sat on his face until I came, then sent him home. This has been our arrangement for a little over two months now. If you're wondering why we don't have sex, it's because I have made a promise to myself not to have sex until I'm in a relationship. While this guy is obviously very generous, the chemistry is not really there when it comes to the little things, like conversation.</span><br />
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<br />Since starting things with him, I have resolved to never suck a dick again. I have also resolved to refuse getting romantically involved with any man who doesn't want to eat me out. Even if he has passwords for both Hulu Plus and HBOGo, I will still find the strength in me to call it quits if he can't put his mouth down there. Am I being selfish? Probably. But I don't care. In fact, I firmly believe this perceived selfishness is owed to me. This selfishness comes from many years of having sexual encounters with men who rarely ate me out. If they did, all but two or three of them never bothered to do it long enough for me to actually come.<br /><br />The real root of the problem seems to be that too many straight dudes are under the impression that women orgasm from penetration. The only thing a man has been able to give me during penetrative sex is HPV. I have never been able to come from penetration alone, and I am in the majority: Between 50 to 75 percent of women need clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm. A small portion of women are fortunate to have their clitoris positioned close enough to their vagina that they can come from just sex. Sadly, while my clitoris is in the same region as my vagina, it is still too distant for me to not need oral sex.<br /><br />Think of my clitoris as Alaska, while my vagina is Russia. (If you need a less cold or oppressive analogy, replace Alaska with South Korea and Russia with North Korea.)<br />I'm fully aware that there is such a thing as stimulating myself while being fucked. However, I've never been able to actually make this work. For me to reach an orgasm, I need to concentrate. I have to give my clitoris my full attention if it's going to give me the result I want. This level of concentration is hard to obtain while a guy is bouncing in and out of me, rhetorically asking me if I "like that."<br /><br />Look, I know that my years of being denied oral sex is my fault too. I was a different person then. I never asked for what I wanted, because I worried it would make me seem less attractive. It's something a lot of women feel, that it's more important to fulfill a man's desires over our own. You know, in order to "keep him." Even the most headstrong, self-reliant, progressive women fall victim to this line of thinking. I have finally been able to fully shed myself of my meekness when it comes to sex and I know now that I can not only demand what I want but also deny what I don't want: blowjobs.</div>
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A woman who no longer sucks 'you know what', writes an interesting article..lol

A woman who doesn't give blowjobs writes a hilarious article about why. Her name is Alison Stevenson and she posted the article on V...

7 Shocking Things That Are Making You Age Fast

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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Droid Sans, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Is our day-to-day behavior playing a pivot role in determining our longevity. Aside from environmental toxins that we unwillingly are exposed to we do have some control over other chemicals substance like – drugs, alcohol, food preservatives etc. There are however a few factors that are making us age more quickly that we bet you haven’t’ thought of, here are 7 topics that must be brought to your attention.</span></span></div>
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Note: Recognizing behaviors that induce inflammation and stopping them is a key factor that allows us to stay healthy. It’s become evident that chronic inflammation plays a huge factor in illnesses like cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, in fact almost all serious ailments. We would like to let you know in advance that inflammation is the result of most of the bullet points listed below.</div>
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Allergies</div>
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For the most part, getting an allergic reaction equates to inflammation – and if your allergies are extremely severe, this means you continue to suffer through chronic inflammation. It is highly recommended that you take time to visit an allergist to check what you are allergic to – you may have a hidden allergy that you may not be aware of.</div>
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Sleep</div>
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We can all understand the toll taken on our body when we don’t get appropriate amount of rest. Bad mood and physical grogginess is much easier to observe from lack of sleep but, inflammation is also a result of consistently not getting enough rest. Along with triggering inflammation, lack of sleep also tampers with your metabolism and compromises your immune system. Most importantly, studies have shown that lack of sleep is a top tier contender for the reasons behind heart disease – and also in triggering allergies and asthma. Interestingly, consistently sleeping more than what is required also impacts your body negatively – try to hit 6-8 hours each day!</div>
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“Several studies have shown that both short and long sleep duration are associated with negative health outcomes, as well as all-cause mortality. Two recent meta-analyses of population based studies examining the relationship between sleep duration and all cause mortality reported a 10% and 12% increased all-cause-mortality in individuals with habitual short sleep duration. These same two meta-analyses found increased mortality associated with long sleep 23% and 30%, respectively.”</div>
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You can read a full depth analysis of sleeps relationship with inflammation shared by National Institutes of Health here.</div>
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Weight</div>
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Not being able to fit into your favorite outfit should be last on your list of the side effects of being overweight. While being on the higher end of your recommended BMI isn’t all too bad, tipping over that point is. Once you are in the obese category, you are at risk for a huge list of ailments – a list we are quite sure most of you are familiar with. But just to throw some names at you, here are some illnesses that are caused from being obese: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and pregnancy problems. Check out this article to expand your understanding on the topic.</div>
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The weight issue is not exclusive being overweight, similar health issues can arise from being underweight. One of the main issues regarding being underweight is the deterioration of muscles.</div>
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“BMI reflects not only body fat, but also muscle mass. If we want to continue to use BMI in health care and public health initiatives, we must realize that a robust and healthy individual is someone who has a reasonable amount of body fat and also sufficient bone and muscle,” says Dr. Ray, a physician-researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital and the hospital’s Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute.</div>
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Anemia, serious vitamin deficiencies (you don’t even understand the severity of the diseases that are cause from being vitamin deficient), organ damages/failures, and infertility are just a few of the conditions faced by an underweight person.</div>
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Retiring (early)</div>
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The beauty of modern technology and science has allowed mankind to extend its lifespan. Keeping this in mind, many people choose to not retire well into their 70’s instead of the usual 60s. The results of a study conducted by Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) showed that:</div>
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“Retirement decreases the likelihood of being in very ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ self-assessed health by about 40 percent<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />Retirement increases the probability of suffering from clinical depression by about 40 per cent<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />Retirement increases the probability of having at least one diagnosed physical condition by about 60 per cent<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />Retirement increases the probability of taking a drug for such a condition by about 60 per cent.”<br style="border: 0px none; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" />The trick to staying healthy is reaming active and busy. This necessarily does not have to mean that you maintain your job. Travelling is one great way to keep the body and mind in check. Another great idea is to perhaps earn another degree or take classes! Adopting new hobbies will also help with this purpose. Bottom line, keep yourself occupied, and if you do feel depressed yet physically capable, then perhaps looking for a simpler second career may be ideal.</div>
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The report from the study done by Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) can be found here.</div>
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Your Headphones and Concerts</div>
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The rush of being at a concert is like no other and we encourage everyone to go to as many as they possibly can, there is really nothing that can substitute a good live performance. But, depending on how close you stand to the speakers at a concert, and/or how loud you listen to your music, you may be seriously damaging your ears and nothing will make you feel older than not being able to hear properly.</div>
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While listening to music through headphones, it is logical to listen to the music with the volume at more appropriate level. For concerts, you can relieve your ears by using plugs. You can find them being sold at almost all venues.</div>
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Most people almost never consider getting a checkup done on their ears. If this sounds someone like you, then it may be in your interest to take these precautions.</div>
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Loneliness</div>
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It is easy to expect that feeling lonely can create depression and stress, but it also influences the blood pressure and immune system and can be the root of heart attacks and strokes. This situation is exponentially worse for those at older ages.</div>
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A study states that loneliness, or social isolation, is as hazardous to your overall wellbeing as being obese. “Not only are we at the highest recorded rate of living alone across the entire century, but we’re at the highest recorded rates ever on the planet,” says Brigham Young University psychology researcher and co-author of the study, Tim Smith. Their study showed that loneliness increased a person’s risk of death by 26 percent. More details on the study can be found here.</div>
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Love is quite a crucial component of our wellbeing and sometimes imposing your presence on people who want to stay away from the world or are socially different is necessary.</div>
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Processed Carbs & Fake Food</div>
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We have all heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” The quality of the foods you eat is a quintessential factor in maintaining your health; your diet really is everything! Fast-food, junk food, sugary food, processed foods – you know what is good for you and what is not. Aside from gaining weight, certain questionable ingredients in packaged foods have raised numerous concerns ranging from cancers to organ failures – how they manage to be labelled “safe” is beyond us. You have to realize that food isn’t just calorie; all foods metabolize differently therefore quality of the ingredients matter significantly! Aside from completely avoiding hazardous foods, do your very best to stick to grass-fed animal products and organic produce also; for whatever reason, if you cannot access the organic fruits and veggies, then buying conventional ones is okay – just make sure to clean them thoroughly for harsh pesticides!</div>
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It is also highly encouraged that you adopt a regular exercise regimen also!</div>

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Ladies, 5 Crazy Things That Kills Your Chance For An climax

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Millions of women feel “gypped” or “broken” if they are unable to achieve the coveted climax. We are so invested in the notion of orgasms that faking orgasms is common; most women admit to having done so at some point. And, during a recent session of s*x therapy in my office, a wife disclosed to her husband that she has been faking orgasms throughout their entire 43-year marriage.</div>
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Despite our misguided notion that having an climax is the primary reason to have s*x, when it comes to women, it is no sure thing. There are many obstacles that can undermine a woman’s capacity to achieve climax. I will focus on five today:</div>
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1. Illness and/or medication. A wide range of illnesses, including diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and spinal cord injuries can damage physiologic processes necessary to achieve climax. These illnesses may also affect a woman’s sense of femininity, disrupting her s*xual confidence.</div>
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Medication can also affect the climax phase of s*xual response. Blood pressure medications, antihistamines, and certain psychotropic drugs can make it difficult to achieve climax. In particular, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed class of anti-depressants and certain antipsychotics, which raise prolactin levels and are common culprits of climax disorders.</div>
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2. Aging. The normal aging process can also take a toll on a woman’s ability to achieve climax.</div>
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As we age, we have fewer hormones, especially estrogen. This can affect our neurological and circulatory functioning. As estrogen levels decline, sensations in the cli**ris and bosoms are decreased, causing limited blood flow to the private parts. As vascular efficiency decreases, climax difficulties increase.</div>
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3. Cultural messages. Many of my female patients report unresolved cultural and religious beliefs that make it difficult to achieve climax.</div>
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Negative messages about s*x often become deeply ingrained, subconsciously shaping the way we allow ourselves to respond during er*tic situations.</div>
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What does it mean for a woman to achieve climax with a partner? It means she owns her se*uality, deserves and can allow her partner to witness her in a vulnerable state. It means she knows her own body and is not dependent on her partner for s*xual stimulation and gratification. It means she can comfortably communicate with her partner about her s*xual expectations and preferences.</div>
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A recent article suggested a link between EQ (emotional quotient) and a woman’s capacity to achieve climax. The higher a woman’s EQ (the ability to identify and manage emotions of one’s self and others), the more likely she is to achieve climax.</div>
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4. Discomfort with intimacy: “Amy,” a happily married mother of three, sought treatment for the inability to achieve climax. “I can sing in front of my kids,” she said, “but I could never sing in front of my husband. What if I sing off key? What if I look stupid?”</div>
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My response to her: “When you can sing in front of your husband, you will be able to have an climax in front of him, too.” So how can Amy allow herself to let go during s*x when she can’t tolerate intimacy and vulnerability in non-s*xual situations?</div>
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Shame and er*ticism are commonly paired during s*xual development. “Annemarie” was sexually abused by her older brother from age seven to nine.</div>
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5. Anger and resentment. Problems experienced between couples outside the bedroom are often played out inside the bedroom as well.</div>
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“Joan,” a 42-year old, married mother of two, reported intense contempt and anger toward her husband during a recent session in my office. When I question her as to why she is unreceptive to an climax, she tells me “I don’t want him to think he has any affect on me.”</div>
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And what about the woman whose husband threatens her? “You better be fun in bed,” he says, “Or else!” If you don’t loosen up and enjoy yourself, I’m going to divorce you.”</div>
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“Laney,” who suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is already distracted by intrusive thoughts during s*x. Now she has the added pressure to “be fun.” Imagine trying to achieve climax under these conditions. And what of the many women who were taught that s*x is dirty?</div>
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The good news? A little education goes a long way! Simply sharing statistics or debunking myths can have significant therapeutic value.</div>
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It is comforting to hear that less than 20 percent of women can reliably achieve climax from intercourse alone. Providing women an opportunity to explore their shame, anger, fear, or other negative emotions can be extremely liberating.</div>
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Most women appreciate the chance to gain insight into their se*uality. Centuries of stigma around female se*uality will not disappear overnight, but we are starting to see subtle shifts in the pendulum toward a healthier outlook.</div>

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For Men – 10 Things Never To Say To Your Pregnant Wife

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Pregnancy is a difficult time for a woman. It can also be a stressful time in one’s marriage. Here are 10 things that a man should never say to his wife when she is pregnant.</div>
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1. “Man I slept good last night!”</div>
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Women do not want to hear this. Pregnancy is an uncomfortable time for a woman. Sleep is scarce and almost always interrupted by glamorous things like acid reflux and frequent trips to the bathroom.</div>
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2. “I know how you feel.”</div>
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No you don’t! This statement of attempted empathy doesn’t work, so don’t even go there.</div>
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3. “Don’t you think one bowl of ice cream is enough?”</div>
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Mothers-to-be often enjoy comfort foods and ice cream is one of them. Cut them some slack and don’t make the mistake of monitoring portions or critiquing requests for strange food combinations. If she asks for pickles and peanut butter at 1 a.m., give the woman what she wants!</div>
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4. “I think you might have stretched out my favorite pair of shorts.”</div>
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While this may be true, you should never say it. Pregnant women will do just about anything to be comfortable, including stealing your favorite gym shorts.</div>
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5. “Your toes make me hungry for sausage!”</div>
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Most women experience uncomfortable swelling in their legs and feet during pregnancy. If your wife struggles with this, keep your comments to yourself, unless you enjoy your evenings alone sleeping on the couch.</div>
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6. “Whoa, did one of the kids write on your leg with blue marker?”</div>
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Varicose veins are often one of the burdens some women have to endure during pregnancy. No comment about varicose veins is welcome, so avoid that conversation all together.</div>
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7. “Why are you crying…again?”</div>
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When women are pregnant their hormones can fluctuate. Don’t assume they need a “reason” to cry. If you want to help, just offer a shoulder to cry on.</div>
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8. “I think it would be fun if our kids were a year apart.”</div>
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This comment may quickly transform the woman you love into a raging monster. Appreciate the pain and sacrifice she is going through both physically and mentally and don’t assume she wants to repeat the experience anytime soon.</div>
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9. “Epidurals are getting so expensive. I think WE should go natural.”</div>
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Yes, epidurals cost money, but don’t ever include a “we” when talking to your wife about natural childbirth. There is no “we,” it’s just her.</div>
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10. “It feels like you’ve been pregnant forever.”</div>
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This could get you a bloody nose. No one feels like the pregnancy is longer than the woman. This is a no-win comment that also should be avoided at all costs.</div>
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Think before you speak, and just as every parent tells his child, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”</div>
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Source: familyshare.com</div>

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4 Little White Lies You Should Not Tell Your Spouse

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One of the key ingredients for any marriage is honesty. It’s challenging building a life with someone we love but can’t trust. Usually when we think about “honesty”, we believe it only covers those substantial situations, like being truthful about finances, how we feel about one another and whether or not we’ve been faithful. We rarely consider the impact of not being honest in the minor areas of our relationships. Trust begins with the basics. The little white lies we tell aren’t as much of a concern as the reason we tell them. Are we hiding something? Do we think our spouse can’t handle our truth? Are we uncomfortable being completely honest with our partner, and if so, why?</div>
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Below are a few of those little white lies and the reasons we should avoid them:</div>
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“No, you don’t look fat in that outfit”. Seems harmless right? Whenever this question arises, our spouse needs an honest answer. Many of us are concerned with how answering truthfully will make our spouse feel. Our partners need to know we are able to advise them in love. Whenever we share our opinion, it’s how we deliver it that matters most. We can tell them the truth and spare their feelings at the same time. Instead of simply answering “yes, you look fat”, how about saying “That outfit is not as flattering to your shape as your blue dress”.</div>
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“I have a headache and I’m not in the mood” Intimacy is one of the major ways couples connect physically. Our spouse has needs. When we choose to lie about the reasons we aren’t up for being intimate we cheat ourselves and our spouse. Instead, what if we said “I’m just really tired from work and and I can’t seem to muster up the energy to make love.” Even with this being said, we should still seek ways to replenish our missing energy and add intimacy with our spouse to the top of that to-do list.</div>
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“That new dress in the closet was a gift”. It’s hard to admit we have a problem with spending or sticking to a budget. Lying about our spending habits only makes the situation worse. It costs us financially and jeopardizes the trust being built in the relationship. We have to be honest and ask for help when we struggle. If given the opportunity most spouses can assist in creating a realistic spending plan that works for the household and our shopping habits.</div>
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“Nope, nothing’s wrong”. Let’s not play this game. If something is bothering you, why not share and provide your partner with an opportunity to correct the situation and their behavior if needed. When we say nothing’s wrong, we’re ensuring that whatever happened will occur again. Instead let’s say “I felt some kind of way when I heard you say… or when this happened…”. Couples need to be solution focused, but that’s challenging when we aren’t honest about what’s bothering us.</div>
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Relationships are stronger when both partners can share honestly what’s on their hearts and minds. We should be able to talk about any and everything. Being mindful of how those little white lies can mount up to one big mess is key. Our partners rely on our truth. Remember, it’s always best when it’s delivered in a loving and gentle way of course.</div>

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Are you Dating a Narcissist? Here are 6 Warning Signs:<br />
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1. He is pre-occupied with how things around him appear and how he is perceived by others. He aggressively pursues financial success and is not content with what he already has acquired or achieved. He has a strong craving for admiration, praise and his home, car, clothes and high status are a direct measurement of how successful he appears to others.<br />
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2. He exploits or takes advantage of others to get what he wants. Narcissists are highly skilled at using others’ talents; taking advantage of their desire to avoid conflicts and their good natured helpfulness as a means to an end to achieve their own goals.<br />
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3. He does not appreciate or even see your unique abilities and natural gifts. Highly self-absorbed, narcissists are so driven by how they can use others to benefit themselves that your own individual strengths, abilities and achievements are often ignored or dismissed as inconsequential.<br />
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4. He resents authority and despises correction or being told what to do. He is reluctant to accept any blame or criticism and strongly prefers to be in control of things and those around him at all times. Having his faults pointed out to him or even having to admit that he made a mistake can set him off into a fit of rage.<br />
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5. Petty arguments often erupt into power struggles. The narcissistic man thrives on being right so disputes are rarely resolved. Mediation and counseling rarely helps to improve communications with a narcissist because this type of person sees themselves as under attack and can’t stand for their actions to be subject to the opinions of others and held up to the light.<br />
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6. He disregards your healthy needs for attention and affection. Since narcissistic men often lack empathy and the self-examination necessary to create an intimate relationship, you’ll often find yourself running on empty. Attempts to get more affection from him often leads to him creating a secret life to run to and evading your questions about what is really happening or not happening in your relationship.<br />
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If you recognize these signs in a man that you are dating, it is helpful to remember that narcissists have very rigid expectations (especially for themselves) and so this type of man rarely changes his ways.<br />
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Understanding or experiencing intimacy and love within the context of a balanced and healthy relationship is not on the agenda of a narcissist.<br />
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Unfortunately, many times we keep trying to change a narcissistic man into who we’d like them to become or the reverse- trying to twist ourselves like pretzels into a perfect version of what he wants instead of cutting our losses. Recognizing the traits of a narcissistic man and realizing how deeply rooted they are is critical so that we can begin taking back control of our own life and start to move forward in a healthier direction.<br />
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6 Warning Signs You Are Dating a Narcissist

Are you Dating a Narcissist? Here are 6 Warning Signs: 1. He is pre-occupied with how things around him appear and how he is perceived by ...