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Sciences > Psychology Women and self-esteem: 19 of 20
to be fair, and since enough people have already answered the ugly guys question - it's not just ugly men who think they're hot. granted this tendency is a lot more widely distributed among the male sex, and as the others have said is probably down to ego in one way or another (and cause women can be overly self-critical in ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Need to save? Cutting back on living expenses could be the answer: 21 of 22
depends on how much you're spending / overspending now. a few tips: 1. when shopping for groceries, make a list in advance, have recipes prepared for the whole week that you can make out of basic foods and then go out and bulk buy, especially when stores have discount offers etc on 2. if you can (in the UK it's fairly easy) ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Should you turn in a friend for drug use and child abuse?: 31 of 32
I'd try to talk to the friend first - if, indeed, s/he is still approachable to a normal conversation (depends on the kind and level of drug use). obviously, if you think the kids are in imminent danger of verbal abuse carrying over into physical abuse (and certain 'normal' penalties such as having them do ALL chores, not ju... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Does IKEA make low-quality furniture?: 17 of 17
well, what can you expect if you pay £10 for a wardrobe? Seriously, although IKEA is by no means long-lasting quality, especially if you're planning on moving and therefore dismantling and rebuilding furniture a lot, it's value for money. And there are different price classes, within IKEa, from the very basic quality at... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Exercises that help with back pain: 14 of 14
Any strengthening exercise - like most Pilates exercises, will help strengthen the deep muscles and thus supporting your back, easing the pain over time. In general, good posture (stand with legs shoulderwide, slightly bent at knees sucking in your belly and pushing your pelvis back and upwards to support your back) helps a ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Couples: To work together or not to work together: 5 of 5
From experience, I have to say that in most situations, it eventually puts a severe strain on the relationship, as you're bound to end up mixing private and work stuff - never a good thing! I would say you'd have to be very sure that you have a deep understanding of one another's different work vs private personalities, to a... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Possible dangers inherent with tattoos: 4 of 4
If you go to a good tattooist, i.e. somebody with a proper studio, that observes all the health & safety regulations, the risks of infection or transferring any diseases are miniscule and you will be able to enjoy your tattoo without problems, as long as you stick to the recommended after care. Make sure the studio looks... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Why auto insurance is a necessity: 4 of 4
as far as I know, in most countries in Europe at least, driving without insurance is illegal and the fines pretty hefty when you get caught. also, even if you're just involved in an accident that wasn't your fault, if it turns out that you don't have insurance, most police forces will not only fine you for that, they will al... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception Contraceptive injections: The pros and cons: 2 of 2
Contraceptive Injections / Depo Provera like all other hormone-based contraceptive methods have their advantages and disadvantages - and the side effects depend very much on the individual. However, having been on the depot jabs for over four years now, I do have to say that the advantages in comparison to other methods of c... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Discovering if cures exist for psychopathy: 2 of 2
Although the definite causes and origins are still being debated in the medical community, academics and researchers are now fairly certain that psychopathy is a separate entity from other mental disorders as it is caused by a malfunction in the amygdala (a set of neurons located in the medial frontal lobe region of the brai... More..