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I am 21 years old, British but of Italian heritage. I am currently studying in my last year of a law degree and hope ultimately to become a barrister.

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Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Dealing with emotional eating: 2 of 36
Eating is something that every human being needs to do but what happens when it crosses the line from being a fundamental need for survival to a crutch for emotional health?It has been suggested that women are the worst offenders of emotional eating. We eat chocolate when we're upset, menstruating, stressed or just need a lif... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why the term "Indian give" is inappropriate: 1 of 5
While I realise this will be an unpopular and minority view I feel compelled to say that an attack on the term "Indian giver" and similar phrases is political correctness gone mad.It is an old phrase and unless you pick it to pieces and examine it's origins it isn't particularly offensive. The regularity of it's use and it's ... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What makes a great Italian restaurant: 6 of 27
Coming from a big Italian background, for me there are two main things that make a great Italian restaurant - food and atmosphere. In Italy the people believe in La Dolce Vita, the good life. This means good food, good wine and good people. An Italian restaurant should be a celebration of this way of life and invoke the sensa... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to get a second date: 3 of 12
It's simple...leave him wanting more.The key to the first date is to be charming and witty and make him feel good just for being around you - every human being gravitates to a person who has this effect on them. Smile and laugh as much as you can but don't be fake, if he associates you with being happy and having a good time ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues The difference between good and toxic friends: 18 of 52
The difference between good and toxic friends is as plain as the difference between black and white yet it is so easily missed as we all want to see the best in those we love.The good friend is the one who is on your side even when you're wrong. They take you as you are and never expect any more of you than just that. When yo... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Sex on the first date?: 33 of 88
Sorry guys and girls because this is not going to be kind.It may be unfair, it may be narrow minded and it may be a double standard but girls who have sex on the first date are very unlikely to be respected and pursued for a relationship. Who wants to buy the cow when they can get the milk for free?That's not to say that havi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The role of intelligence in modern society: 16 of 31
The rapidly growing "fame culture" is responsible for the downfall of intelligence.What do I mean by this? The fact that any idiot can go on the TV and make a fast buck is encouraging the youth of today to choose "Being a Celebrity" as their occupation of choice rather than getting a good education and a respectable job. Show... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Natural remedies for acne: 7 of 12
Acne is a very severe skin complaint and sufferers are often forced to resort to traditional medicine, however there are natural remedies that can be effective.1. Drink plenty of water - hydrating the skin is essential, you should drink at least 2 litres per day.2. Choice of hairstyle - hair is itself greasy by nature and if ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How to be more attractive to women: 30 of 45
The key to being attractive to women is simple to the point of being cliched.Every woman loves a confident man. Not to be confused with cocky or arrogant, the confident man exudes sex appeal simply by being so secure in himself that he does not try to be anything other than himself. If a lady happens to find this attractive, ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney bald: Why did Britney Spears shave her head?: 90 of 130
There is only one person who really knows the answer to this question but, predictably, speculation has been rife. People love it when a celebrity appears to go off the rails, there is a morbid curiosity comparable to that which makes people slow down and take a look when they pass a road accident.There could be any number of... More..