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Melissa is an aspiring writer/psychologist who was raised in New York City. She's twenty years old and is currently residing in California. She's had a love of writing ever since she could write, and has been building up her writing skills ever since. She

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Daily traditions that keep your life in balance: 1 of 13

When it comes to life it's almost as if we never have any time for ourselves. We're either too busy with school or with work to take a personal day. We don't have to take personal days to make our lives a little bit more balanced. Although personal days from work or school are preferred, we can't always get them. That's why ...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 6 of 56

My significant other said it best: if you can't laugh at yourself, then you'll never be happy. Life is full of struggles, strives and grievances. Sometimes you'll have good days, and most of the time it feels like we have more bad days than good. However, the key to getting over the bad, is by letting the good influence how ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch: 25 of 192

My body shivered from a single touch of his finger His fingers made feather like trails up and down my arms They created a symphony of emotions with each and every stroke It was gentle and loving: unknown to me His eyes were soft as he looked into mine When he placed his arms around me, my body melted against his chest. His ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Ladies, beware: Men to avoid ... forever: 2 of 13

Nothing is worse than the dreadful realization when you're on a date that you're going out with "The Womanizer" or "The Sarcastic Guy". You sit there and find yourself wondering, "How did I end up here...again?!" Well, you can't blame yourself entirely. Sometimes, people will fake an identity for social purposes. A womanizer...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Websites to cure your boredom: 1 of 5

It's easy to find all sorts of different websites on the Internet. Sometimes you'll find yourself looking at particular topics that you wouldn't even know about if it wasn't for that google search engine. You'd be amazed by the things that exist, and maybe even frightened by the things that do! Nevertheless, like real life t...
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Learning from relationships: 3 of 14

We all remember what it was like when we first had that first, real relationship. Those moments we shared with our crushes felt amazing at the time: the first time we kissed them, held hands in public, etc. For some of us, we experience those same moments every day with a long-time partner, or someone we're just getting to k...
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communicating in text-message style: Is it ruining real communication?: 7 of 32

Communication mediums change with the time and it makes sense as to why, even through communicating in text-message style, that it doesn't ruin real communication. People believe that because they're speaking in a somewhat "broken-down" level of communication, that it's not real communication. It's real communication, becaus...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How the media has changed the meaning of love: 2 of 6

Most movies distributed today have shown an increase of romantic comedies where the woman is struggling in not only being independent, but finding love as well. In these movies, love is defined as that butterfly-feeling in your stomach where everything is wonderful and perfect. The man in the movies are well-refined and nice...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships The importance of honesty in a relationship: 1 of 3

The saying goes like this: "Honesty is the best policy" and while many people are quick to rebut it, the saying rings some truth. It's important to be honest in a relationship because without honesty there is no trust. You wouldn't trust a partner who would constantly lie to you or hide things from you. People have found it ...
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Product reviews: Herbal Essences, Hello Hydration shampoo and conditioner: 1 of 3

After what it seems like a decade on my hair, I finally found a product that not only nourishes it but makes it look fantastic after using the hair straightener. Being in another state with not enough money to get my hair done professionally, I invested in a hair straightener and a couple of products that I thought would be ...