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	<title>Ellie &#187; expectations</title>
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		<title>Location, location, location&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ambition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bragging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compassion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[complain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cottage issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disrespect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dumped]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generosity of spirit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honesty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In-laws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[location]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[open-door policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-centred]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unkind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unsympathetic]]></category>

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		<title>People are often impatient, agitated and rushed; step back</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/people-are-often-impatient-agitated-and-rushed-step-back/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/people-are-often-impatient-agitated-and-rushed-step-back/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car accident]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compromise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concussion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[confrontation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gracious]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kindness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mind your business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[priorities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sadness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[selfish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thoughtfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[worries]]></category>

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		<title>Cohabitation agreements and prenups</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/cohabitation-agreements-and-prenups/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/cohabitation-agreements-and-prenups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bullying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cohabitating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Commitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[engaged]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fears]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feelings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial planner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honesty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[justified]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage counsellor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage counselor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obligation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prenup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prenuptial agreement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[privacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[widowed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wills]]></category>

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		<title>Remorse = feelings of guilt for hurting someone else</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/remorse-feelings-of-guilt-for-hurting-someone-else/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/remorse-feelings-of-guilt-for-hurting-someone-else/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[closure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concerts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ditching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fetish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foot fetish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grateful]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[immature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insensitive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obsession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[options]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[popularity]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[remorse]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sympathy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>

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		<title>Reaching out to an old flame could fizzle or explode</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/reaching-out-to-an-old-flame-could-fizzle-or-explode/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/reaching-out-to-an-old-flame-could-fizzle-or-explode/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brain fog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ChatGPT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cottage issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cranky]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disrespectful]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feelings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hormonal imbalance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[menopause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[moody]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[night sweats]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patterns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perimenopause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Romance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[second chance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[single]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep deprivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spousal support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tenacity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toxic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unhealthy Relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unkind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight issues]]></category>

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		<title>Do everything you can so you know you&#8217;ve done your best</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/do-everything-you-can-so-you-know-youve-done-your-best/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/do-everything-you-can-so-you-know-youve-done-your-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behaviour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bravery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[estrangement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[false accusations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparent alienation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heartbreak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In-laws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job insecurity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[punishment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[racist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[responsibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Separated]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[struggle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category>

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		<title>No one OWNS anyone else. Unless married, everyone is fair game</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/no-one-owns-anyone-else-unless-married-everyone-is-fair-game/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/no-one-owns-anyone-else-unless-married-everyone-is-fair-game/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accountability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breakups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bullying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[code of conduct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[complaint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dignity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[entitled]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foot fetish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gossip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hook-ups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obligation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[offend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[player]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[respect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[risk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[selfish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[two-faced]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unfair]]></category>

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		<title>Remember your roots, and be kind to your parents</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/remember-your-roots-and-be-kind-to-your-parents/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/remember-your-roots-and-be-kind-to-your-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conception&pregnancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deal Breakers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disappointment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[distraction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grandparenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[in vitro fertilization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[memories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[routine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[satisfaction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surrogacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thoughtfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

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		<title>Friendships go through phases; make the most of each one</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/friendships-go-through-phases-make-the-most-of-each-one/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/friendships-go-through-phases-make-the-most-of-each-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Death]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[long-distance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[road trip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suffering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[widowed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work-from-home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://ellieadvice.com/?p=18891</guid>
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		<title>Forge your own path</title>
		<link>https://ellieadvice.com/forge-your-own-path/</link>
		<comments>https://ellieadvice.com/forge-your-own-path/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisi Tesher]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bigotry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disappointment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[expectations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lawyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[missionary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[opinions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perspective]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[polarizing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[racism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[religion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[siblings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social withdrawal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[socialization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sportsmanship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[truth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[work travel]]></category>

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