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		<title>Political beliefs don&#8217;t have to always align for a friendship to work</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Hate is a strong word. Make sure you really mean it before throwing it around</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[abandonment]]></category>
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		<title>Living with people is eye opening</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accusations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[betrayal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burnout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caregiver]]></category>
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		<title>Often people find excuses because the truth isn&#8217;t good enough</title>
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		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/often-people-find-excuses-because-the-truth-isnt-good-enough/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>Gender aside, NO ONE should stalk anyone, at any age</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/gender-aside-no-one-should-stalk-anyone-at-any-age/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/gender-aside-no-one-should-stalk-anyone-at-any-age/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[appreciation]]></category>
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		<title>A true friendship relies on honesty</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/a-true-friendship-relies-on-honesty/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/a-true-friendship-relies-on-honesty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[excuses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial insecurity]]></category>
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		<title>Excuses, excuses &#8211; after awhile, they don&#8217;t hold their weight</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/excuses-excuses-after-awhile-they-dont-hold-their-weight/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/excuses-excuses-after-awhile-they-dont-hold-their-weight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abandonment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[babies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cancelled]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[climate change]]></category>
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		<title>Many parents would love to stay home with their children&#8230;.. it&#8217;s financially difficult</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[accomodations]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[daydream]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drinking]]></category>
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		<title>Siblings can be the best and worst!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ambition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[annoy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curfew]]></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>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[crush]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dumped]]></category>
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