People cheat on their partners for a wide variety of reasons. But regardless of the reason, unfaithfulness is hurtful and it can create a permanent rift between two people. If your partner has cheated and has expressed remorse for what he or she has done, then you may need to take certain steps to move forward in the relationship. Keep reading to learn how to handle a cheating partner. Understand the nature of your partner’s cheating. People cheat for many different reasons and it is not always about sex. Sometime people cheat because they are seeking an emotional connection, trying to deal with a loss or crisis, or seeking an escape. Do not assume that your partner’s cheating was all about sex. Find out why he cheated before you move forward. Try telling your partner, “I need to know why you cheated and who it was. Please be honest…
Setting the Standards in Asia’s Politics- Meira Kumar
Meira Kumar is an Indian politician and a five time Member of Parliament. She was elected unopposed as the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Born March 31, 1945, into a political family, she completed B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature and an LL.B. from the University of Delhi. Her father, Jagjivan Ram, was prominent in the Indian independence movement and was a longtime crusader for social justice. He served in the union government as minister of defense from 1977 to 1979 and deputy prime minister briefly in 1979. Her mother, Indrani Devi, also was an advocate of independence and was a social worker. In 1973 Kumar entered the Indian Foreign Service, where she served for more than a decade. After postings to Madrid and London, she decided in 1985 to enter politics, encouraged by her father and by Rajiv Gandhi, then prime…
Winter and the Dread of Dry Scaly Skin
By: Eruke Ojuederie
Harmattan season as it is called in Africa, or winter in other parts of the world, is a season many people look forward to especially with the thoughts of setting up a fireplace, the aroma of the well-seasoned roasted lamb upon night fire, and YES! Of course the unveiling of lovely coloured trench coats. Don’t ladies just love those fashionable coats, matching gloves and high boats? The list is endless.
Loretta Elizabeth Lynch: A Leading Light in Tough terrains
Loretta Elizabeth Lynch was born on May 21, 1959, in Greensboro North Carolina, to Lorenzo Lynch a Baptist pastor and Lorine Harris Lynch, a librarian. Her family was directly involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
Amal al-Qubaisi- A Trailblazer in the Arab World
The year 2015 brought about a turnaround in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) for the women empowerment agenda, as it recorded the first appointment of a woman as President of the country’s Federal National Council (FNC), making her the Arab world’s first woman to be elected to the role and her name is Amal al-Qubaisi She is first female leader of a national assembly in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world. Before holding the position she was the chairwomen of the Abu Dhabi Education Council. She also served as first deputy speaker of the FNC and became the first woman to chair a council session in 2011; she was elected to be a member of FNC for Abu Dhabi and President of the education, youth, media and culture committee in 2007, She was also a member of health, labour and social affairs committee. In 2001, she was appointed…
Communication Goals in an Intimate Relationship
A lot of relationship experts and life coaches have said with very good communication between couples, the rate of breakups will be almost down to zero. This is absolutely true because in regular day-to-day interactions with clients, colleagues and platonic friends, communication serves as the determining factor for successes in these regards and relationship between couples is no exception. It has been observed that open and frequent communication makes room for honesty and intimacy and as such open, honest communication should be part of every healthy relationship. The guidelines below will open up the channels of communication between you and your partner. If you’re in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, be careful using these tips. You know your relationship best. If any of these tips would put you in danger, don’t try them. For healthier communication, try to: Find the Right Time. If something is bothering you and you would…
Mae Jemison: First African-American Woman in Space
By: Nola Taylor Redd When the space shuttle Endeavour blasted off on its second mission, it carried the first African American woman into space. But Mae Jemison was more than an astronaut – she’s also a physician, a Peace Corps volunteer, a teacher, and founder and president of two technology companies. Let’s take a look at this remarkable woman. NASA astronaut Mae Jemison flew on space shuttle Endeavour in September 1992, becoming the first black woman to travel to space. Born in Decatur, Ala., on Oct. 17, 1956, Mae Carol Jemison moved to Chicago, at the age of 3 and considers the city her hometown. The youngest of three children born to a maintenance worker and an elementary schoolteacher, she had a fascination with all things science from an early age. Once, after receiving an infection, she performed an extended experiment on pus. Jemison’s parents supported her desire to be…