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We all love movies with a dark, loner-type man who lives on the fringes of society and who is laced with an air of mystery. This independent character is a popular figure in the entertainment industry, and multiple movies have crashed through the box office because people love watching this type of man in action. … Read more
My friend has been dating a man who I seriously believed may have been put together Frankenstein-style from two types of men. He’s part alpha male and part beta male, but also nothing like the two at all. One minute he’s romantic, the next he gets clingy, and then he’s oddly at peace with the … Read more
I recently ran into two friends from my past. Sarah has always had such a great vibe and energy about her, while I can only say that the other ex-friend is a Debby Downer or Gina Gossip. You know people like this, too, right? And that’s no surprise considering that everything in the universe is … Read more
Drug addiction and substance abuse not only destroy addicts’ lives, but also those of the people they love. According to 2020 statistics, in America alone, there are more than 37 million individuals, aged 12 and older, who use illicit substances. This is an issue that has a far-reaching negative impact in almost all sectors of … Read more
I love meeting people. Getting to know someone new is a great way to make friends, exchange ideas, and broaden your horizons, but not all people share this idea. Sadly, I recently met my match when I tried to draw the new girl at the salon into a discussion on “life and everything else.” It … Read more
My friend, Sarah, has always been a bit different than other ladies. She’s often been called unstable, manic, and unreliable by people in her social circle. One word that people use to describe her is “moody.” But is she really, or is she different because her thought patterns are different from yours or mine? Can … Read more
When someone calls you submissive, I bet you get all riled up or feel upset. That’s okay. We are conditioned to see submissiveness as a weakness. And it’s way worse if you are a woman because it’s commonly viewed that a submissive woman is a weak woman – a person who says “yes and amen,” … Read more
At the local store where I frequently shop there is a lady who is as bubbly as a fresh bottle of coke. She simply sparkles, chatting to every customer like they are her best friends, and bringing a smile to all the faces around her. She can definitely be described as having a bubbly personality. … Read more
Narcissist rage is something you’re going to experience at some point when dealing with a narcissist in your close circle. You won’t miss it. Rage is usually marked by explosive anger/rage or passive anger/rage when they can’t get their way. The response is typically disproportionate to the situation. Being confronted with such behavior can be scary, … Read more
It’s a lot more common to hear about daddy issues or mommy issues in men, but is mommy issues in women an actual thing? My friend Lisa has always had trouble maintaining healthy relationships, and it turns out she had mommy issues. Lisa didn’t have a healthy relationship with her mom, which led to her … Read more