Marie Dubuque
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I can’t stop writing and talking. Though my listening skills are improving. Let’s discuss communication and how we can do it better. My articles are 100 percent human, written by me.
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Should You Drop Friends Who Want to Split Dinner Check?
This Reddit post resonated with me. A woman went out with friends only ate a small dinner salad and her “friends” ordered the whole nine yards. They offered her some of their wine, and she literally drank a few sips.
By Marie Dubuque9 days ago in Humans
What is emotional starvation?
”Emotional starvation,” “anorexic marriage,” are terms to describe a complete lack of affection in a marriage. This Reddit poster said he was divorcing his wife after more than 30 years. At age 61, he had envisioned entering retirement with his spouse by his side. Instead they are filing papers and selling the house.
By Marie Dubuque10 days ago in Humans
Why Does Small Talk Become More Difficult with Age?
This Reddit post from a woman in her 30’s laments that she can no longer tolerate small talk, even though she excelled at it in her 20’s. She finds it boring and lacking in substance. Is this normal? Yes, in fact, a lot of commenters agree:
By Marie Dubuque11 days ago in Humans
Grandma Doesn’t Want to Spend Every Single Holiday at Her Daughter’s House!
In this Reddit post, a grandma who adores her daughter and grandchildren is forced to spend every holiday at her daughter and son-in-law’s house. Because the SIL doesn’t want to shuttle between homes.
By Marie Dubuque12 days ago in Families
Adult Kids Uninvited to Mother’s Easter Celebration
In this Reddit Post Mom made it clear she was dis-inviting her adult kids and grandkids to Easter dinner. Why? Because one of her two daughters asked that the Easter celebration be moved to her house, two hours away.
By Marie Dubuque13 days ago in Families
