Now this may sound strange but next time you take a shower bring in your HWA and wash it with your shampoo.  Shampoo consists of a milder soap than laundry detergent.  The results are great and my dirty laundry pile has all but disappeared.  Try it once,mach zehnder modulator you’ll never go back to traditional hand washing again!

Well well well, about a month ago I cut a slit with a pair of scissors in the MIDDLE of the bag, took out what I needed and tied up the bag with each side of the slit!  One month later my veggies were fine. 

No more clips or ties in my freezer! 

I have been married less than a year to a pretty normal guy.  The problem is he has a hot temper and will pick a fight with me if he doesn’t get his way.  When I bring up this issue, his standard response is “just do everything I say and I won’t get mad”.  At first I thought he was joking but 9 months later I realize he isn’t.  I’ve told him I can’t go on living like this and how miserable I am; nothing has changed.  My question is: is my marriage doomed?  Signed, Losing Battle.

Dear Losing:

You can’t change people or expect them to change.  The bottom line is are the positive aspects of your relationship worth all this?  Can you picture yourself in the same situation in 5 or 10 years?  If you are unhappy now and he hasn’t shown signs of changing after you’ve discussed the issue it’s time to put down your boxing gloves and leave the ring. (no pun intended)  You aren’t the loser he is!  Aunt Becky

Strength Training - I found a 1 hour class of circuit training at my local gym on Tuesday night. The class consisted of 50 women and one instructor. We constantly held 5 lb dumbells (or more) and did different weight lifts and positions to music. It might take a day or two to feel the workout but believe me, the results are worth it. Your arms will be toned like you’ve never seen. If you can’t find a class of this type in your neighborhood, then try to create your own regime. For more ideas please check out the sites listed below. (more…)

I have been dating for what seems like an eternity!  Seriously, I am 37 years old and I just can’t seem to find Mr. Right.  I would like to start a family soon but none of the men I meet are interested in settling down, they just want to have fun now. 
Please help,

- Tired of waiting
Los Angeles, CA
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Dear Tired:

I know it seems as if there aren’t any more men out there that want to settle down.  Good news, this is far from the truth!  The time is now to re-evaluate where you are hanging out and meeting potential mates.  Something has to change…maybe it’s time to take up golf or do some volunteer work at the local animal shelter or senior center.  You’re probably thinking “there’s no men there…” maybe not but their mom or sister might be there and trust me, if you’re a half-way decent person they would love to set you up with their eligible: son, brother, cousin - you catch my drift.  (more…)

I have been seeing the same guy exclusively for 4 months.  Overall everything is great except he seems to have a jealous streak.  We were at a festival last week and when he went to the restroom another guy came up to me and asked me a question.  I was surprised that my boyfriend stood in the corner until after the guy left and accused me of initiating the conversation and flirting.  I also caught him going through my cell phone recently and writing down phone numbers.  When I confronted him about this he said he just wanted to make sure I wasn’t talking to my ex-boyfriends.  I am not cheating on him nor do I have any interest to.  I continually reaffirm to him he is the only one but it doesn’t seem to be enough.  What should I do to make him believe I’m faithful to him? 
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Dear Faithful:

At the initial stages (where you are) in a relationship some signs of jealousy can be flattering.  From what you wrote you are not giving your boyfriend any reason to be jealous.  (more…)