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		<title>Most people don&#8217;t embrace diminishing senses, especially due to age</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>When it comes to your health, get professional medical advice</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[breast augmentation]]></category>
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		<title>Figure out what you want out of a relationship before jumping in</title>
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		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/figure-out-what-you-want-out-of-a-relationship-before-jumping-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attached]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clarity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coming out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[confusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dementia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[trapped]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[triggers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight issues]]></category>

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		<title>The cycle of life can be very emotional</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[agitation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birthdays]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
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		<title>Honesty and transparency work best</title>
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		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/honesty-and-transparency-work-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Affairs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[confusion]]></category>
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		<title>Back out &#8211; three&#8217;s a crowd</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/back-out-threes-a-crowd/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/back-out-threes-a-crowd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cisgender]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conception&pregnancy]]></category>
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		<title>Set boundaries with people, if necessary</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[confusion]]></category>
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		<title>Not all friendships last a lifetime</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commonalities]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[crush]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
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		<title>Relationships that end can be a blessing in disguise</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/relationships-that-end-are-a-blessing-in-disguise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[appreciation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[closure]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[confusion]]></category>
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		<title>Most people need closure to move on</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[closure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[confusion]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[frustration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ghosted]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growing up]]></category>
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