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I am an insurance advisor from the Caribbean. Even though I'm a licensed insurance representative, my subject interest is primarily social psychology. However, being involved with the insurance industry has exposed me to many new experiences, including Helium.

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Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Why love hurts so much: 1 of 91
One of life's ironies is that your strength could be your weakness. Perhaps a source of happiness could also be a source of anguish. That is the nature of life. To expect that this could never be the case would be to reside happily in fool's paradise. Love- in all its forms- emphasises this. It is the root of all relationship... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust How to tell if it's love or just lust: 1 of 77
We all have the basic idea that love and lust are different, but it is sometimes difficult to apply this knowledge. Writers on the topic of love subscribe to the notion that different types of love exist. Helen Fisher suggests that the three types of love are lust, romantic love and long-term attachment. Whoa! Is that lust I ... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Red flags in a relationship: 1 of 68
Relationships experience similar ups and downs to that which life throws at us; in some cases even more so. These do not necessitate immediate flight, since obstacles and conflict are natural. However, there are some signals of relationship deterioration into an unhealthy relationship. Missing any one of six red flags in your... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Can men and women be "just friends"?: 3 of 124
The idea that men and women can't be "just friends" implies that they might be "friends with benefits". It also implies that one, the other, or both would have a covert attraction. It is true that some friendships between men and women have sexual overtones or feelings of attraction. However, this is certainly not the whole t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How to win at Monopoly: 1 of 36
Taking risks is a part of monopoly as much as it is a dimension of life. Indeed, no one ever stumbles while sitting in an armchair. If you are too conservative, you may always be the bridesmaid in monopoly. To win with monopoly, sometimes you need to give your opponent the chance to win or at least make him or her feel that h... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Relationships: The problems faced in communication: 1 of 36
Arguably all relationship problems are created or exacerbated by poor communication. In some cases, we simply don't know how to communicate properly. At other times, we are just blissfully ignorant or unwilling to communicate properly. Communication problems occur all too regularly. With familiarity, effective communication ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Is the Helium rating system really fair: 1 of 33
Rating articles on Helium is as subjective and contentious. Several Helium members have complained about the system of rating at Helium. Even if Helium decided to employ staff or expert editors to rate content, it is likely that some writers would have found the rankings to be unfair as well. Some may point to articles that ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Sex on the first date?: 3 of 84
It is true that attitudes towards sex have become more liberated in recent times. That fact is a double-edged sword that has merits and demerits. However, sex on the first date may not be a merit. More than that, the mere idea of it is not just pushing the envelope, but bursting it! There are widely varying opinions about wh... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Ten qualities every friend should have: 4 of 110
How we feel about life is closely linked to the quality of our friendships. A friend should be someone who shares a special bond or relationship with you. However, all and sundry would not (and should not) qualify for your friendship. Indeed, every friend should possess certain qualities in the context of the friendship. Alth... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals What makes a good soccer goalie: 1 of 27
There is a maxim that states that 'good is the enemy of great'. However, having a good goalkeeper is surely a great advantage. All great goalkeepers were once good. They had a range of mental, physical and technical attributes that later allowed them to go beyond 'good' goalkeeping. As arguably the most demanding specialist ... More..