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Relationships & Family > The Single Life Being single and happy: 6 of 89
All around us there is pressure to be in a relationship, especially for females. If a male is single, it is assumed he merely enjoys his freedom. If a woman is single, people start asking questions: "Why isn't she seeing anyone?", "What's wrong with her?", "Doesn't she want to be happy?" And if these questions cannot be sati... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How does our career impact our personal life: 5 of 23
When did careers take over our lives? It seems that one's job consistently comes before anythingor anyoneelse. How often have you seen children wish their mommy or daddy didn't work so much, or lovers part because their locations of opportunity didn't match up? When asked to rank priorities, most would probably rate family, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Regret: 71 of 300
Innocent at first, A glance, A smile- From across the room- And the game begins. We are the only two dancing, Or so it seems. A soft touch lures me in, Already anticipating What is yet to come. He draws me in closer, And closer, And closer. His breath grazes the back of my neck, And his nose follows the curve of my face to m... More..
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs Engineering explained: 1 of 4
"Engineers rule the world!" This phrase, popular among engineering students, holds a lot of truth, but what exactly is engineering? Since it affects all aspects of everyday life, it ought to be common knowledge. In reality, very few people could actually explain what it is. The American Heritage Dictionary defines it as "1.a... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Why we say yes when we want to say no: 11 of 33
It is a funny word, "no." When we first learn it as small children, it becomes our favourite word. It becomes the response to any question, suggestion, or direction posed to us. It is funny how when we become adults, it becomes much more difficult to say "no." In fact, quite often that is the hardest thing for us to say. The... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Fatal flaw theory: When your date seems too good to be true: 6 of 18
If he seems too good to be true, he probably is. We tend to form this perfect profile of a partner in our minds. Often, we do not even realize this image is unattainable by more than 99.9% of people. Nobody is perfect and it would be unrealistic to think that someone could fit our ideals. The reason we are disappointed so fr... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Women's bodies represented as objects of beauty: 7 of 11
Women today are basically seen as objects. I know that is the typical feminist thing to say, but it's true. And the fact that this statement seems like a "radical feminist" statement should say something too. I have been stereotyped as the typical girl many times. I'm always expected to look, act, and think a certain way. I'... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Is there shame in being a virgin?: 9 of 14
Sex - a three-letter word feared by many. A word that is feared even more is "virgin." As much as people fear losing their virginity, many are more afraid of not losing it. In today's society, there are multitudinous reasons why someone would have sex - whether they are good reasons or not - and very few why not to fall into... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: First dates: 41 of 62
She had liked him for a long time. Naturally, she was ecstatic when he asked her to hang out that night. Alison excitedly freshened up. She was a little sick, but she wanted to look her best. She headed over to his place in a hurry. Butterflies filled her stomach and her hand shook as she rang the doorbell. 'Stop it, Ali. He... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Reflections on the quest to earn more and more money: 14 of 20
"There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second." - Logan Pearsall Smith Do you ever remember wanting something so badly as a child? That one toy that you absolutely "needed"? Then when you got what you wanted, you hardly ever u... More..