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The 2014 South West Blogger Event will take place on Saturday 7th June at the Oddfellows in Exeter. Attending the exclusive event will be one hundred of the South West’s best bloggers and aspiring journalists. The event is being organised by local bloggers, Jodie Dewberry of a la jode and Albertine Brandon of Dippy Writes.

The first major event of its kind to take place in the South West, it has been well received by a number of Exeter based independent businesses keen to make their mark amongst the UK blogging community. The event will have a strong local business presence...

Myth #1 – They Have the Same Interests

Even though sharing some interests can be fantastic, most relationships flourish only when there is some activity that you enjoy, which your partner might not. Spending time apart is almost as important as spending time together, for a thriving relationship. Having separate interests could also allow you and your partner to teach each other new and interesting things. If you feel that you have nothing in common with your companion, you should consider doing something together on a regular basis, such as a weekly trip to a museum or a cooking...

#1 - User

Not all ‘friends’ have good intentions, and those that only want to use you are certainly ones you need to stop hanging out with. Sure, loaning a little money here and there and doing a couple favors when you can are needed in a friendship. But, when you are the only one doing these things, you need to question what the other person is willing to do for you. People that are always there for you are the ones worthy of doing favors for. However, the ones that just need you for a minute and disappear afterwards are the ones you need to push out of your life.

#2 – One...

#1 – The Straightforward Approach

One of the best ways of saying you’re sorry is to not beat around the bush and say how remorseful you really are. Don’t be defensive of your actions or what you said, and don’t try to downplay what happened. Also avoid the cardinal mistake of blaming the other person for your actions. Accept the fact that you were in the wrong, and make sure that you express it properly.

#2 – Write a Poem

If you are a creative person, you could write a poem or a song which shows how you feel. The key is to keep it simple, yet expressive. In case you...