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- Relationships: Do Your Friends Accept You For Who You Are Or For What You Do? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOne thing that human beings need in order to live a fulfilling life is to be accepted for who they are. But while they have this need, it doesn’t mean that it is always met. And even when one does feel as though the people around them accept them for who they are, it could be that they only ...
Views: 1492 - Happiness: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty When They Are Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt guilty whenever they consumed a certain type of food, it is going to be hard for them to enjoy eating it. On one hand, they might continue to eat it and put up with how they feel, and on the other hand, it might cause them to stop eating something altogether. This could be a sign ...
Views: 1491 - Letting Go: Is Crying An Important Part Of Letting Go? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what they used to wear when they were younger, they are likely to see that they no longer wear the same clothes. Perhaps they got to a point where they no longer fitted them and this caused them to wear something else. They had to let go and while they may have ...
Views: 1491 - Critical Thinking: Do Some People Say That People Have A Phobia To Control Them? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one comes across information that goes against what they believe, they can take the time to look over it. And if they were to meet someone who has a different outlook, they could also listen to what they have to say. What this can show is that they have an open mind, and this is then ...
Views: 1490 - Emotional Healing: Can Someone's Need To Stay Loyal To Their Family Stop Them From Being Able To Heal? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a problem with their car, they are likely to take it to a garage. If they don’t do this, it could be because it is something that is easy to fix or it could be a sign that they have a deeper understanding of how cars work and are able to fix it themselves. Either way, they are ...
Views: 1490 - Internet Dating: Can Internet Dating Make People Believe They Are More Attractive Than They Are? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile social media has allowed people to stay in touch with their ‘friends’ no matter where they are; internet dating has given them the ability to find someone no matter where they are. As a result of this, it is no longer necessary for one to go out in order to find someone to have a ...
Views: 1490 - Body Confidence: Is It A Good Idea For Women To Use A Celebrity's Body As Inspiration? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman wasn’t very happy with her body, there are number of things that she could do. And the approach that she takes can all depend on what kind of personality she has. One Option When she looks at her body she could end up feeling bad about herself, but that doesn’t mean that she ...
Views: 1489 - Critical Thinking: Has Focusing On Misogyny Caused People To Overlook Misandry? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that in order to define what someone believes about the world, the only thing that the mainstream media needs to do is gain their attention. And once they have their attention, they can define what they focus on. Someone can then see something once and it can end up going ...
Views: 1488 - Dating: Is It Easier For Someone To Hide Their Insecurities If They Are Attractive? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperBefore one goes on a date, they can worry about what the other person will think of them, and this can cause them to put on an act. How they come across is then not going to be a reflection of who they are; it will be nothing more than a role they are playing in order to please the other ...
Views: 1488 - Happiness: Why Do Some People Believe That They Don't Deserve To Feel Good? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings want to experience pleasure and to avoid. Based on this outlook, each person on this planet is going to have the same intention, and even if their actions are not allowing them to experience pleasure in one moment, they are going to hope that they will lead to ...
Views: 1488 - Being Seen: Can The Fear Of Being Seen Cause Someone To Hide Behind Others? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about how someone would behave if they don’t feel comfortable being seen, they might start to imagine someone who spends a lot of time by themselves. And this is because it will be a way for them to avoid attention. It could then be said that they will have a good ...
Views: 1487 - Happiness: Is Being In Touch With Our Needs An Important Part Of Being Happy? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many things that people want in today’s world, and one of those things is to be happy. But although this is what people want, it is not always that they receive. Someone can feel as though it is impossible for them to fulfil this need and that they would have more chance finding the ...
Views: 1485 - Relationships: Is Looking Good Enough To Attract The Perfect Partner? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen some people think about having a relationship, it is often their priority to find the perfect partner. And this can be someone who has qualities and features that are relatively easy to find and go on to include what could be seen by some as, impossible to find. It could be that one has ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - People Pleasing: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Please Others? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a position where they’re pleasing other people from time to time, it is unlikely to have a negative effect on their life. However, when one pleases other people as a way of life it is going to have a negative effect on their life. And while it is harming their life and stopping ...
Views: 1484 - Moving Forward: Is The Fear Of Being Abandoned Stopping You From Moving Forward? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that human beings have an inherent need to grow and to move forward in life. And what one person sees as being a sign of growth is not necessarily what another person sees as a sign of growth. But while there are going to be differences, what most people are going to agree ...
Views: 1483 - Inner Conflict: Can Trapped Grief Create Inner Conflict? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who experience inner conflict from time to time, there are others who experience it far more often. As a result of this, they could find that it is a challenge for them to move forward in life. Whereas if one experienced this from time to time, they may find that ...
Views: 1482 - Hate: Is Hate Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are certain emotional responses that are seen as appropriate, there are others that are not seen in the same way. As a result of this, it can then be normal for people to have moments where they ignore how they feel. It could also go a step further than this, and this means that ...
Views: 1481 - Responsibility: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Feel Responsible For Others? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile is it one thing to feel responsible for one’s own life, it is another thing altogether to feel responsible for other people. Even though one is not responsible for other people, it doesn’t mean they feel this way. That is unless they have a young child or children for instance and then ...
Views: 1481 - The Media: Does The Media Make People Believe There Is Not Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile the media allows people to be informed about the world they live in, they also allow them to be misinformed. And at times, it is going to be hard to know whether it is the former or the latter that is taking place. One might come to the conclusion that this is because some human beings ...
Views: 1481 - Child Abuse: Do Some People Need To Live In Denial In Order To Get On With Their Parents? - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about their parents, they may find that they start to feel good. What this can then show is that they have a good relationship with them, and this could be how it has always been. Now, this is not to say that they have never had any arguments with them; what it means is ...
Views: 1480 - Relationships: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To Healthier Relationships? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhether someone is in a relationship with another person or not, they are still going to experience pain. This could relate to certain disagreements that one has with the person they are in a relationship with on one side and on the other, it could include different kinds of abuse for ...
Views: 1479 - Self Image: Who Defines Our Self Image? - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile no two people on the planet will view themselves in the same way, there are going to be people who have a self image that empowers them and there will also be people who have a self image that doesn’t empower them. And ones self image is something that can change as time goes by and is ...
Views: 1477 - Relationships: Should We Expect Our Friends To Accept Us If We Change? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has a friend who they connect with, it is going to come down to the fact that they enjoy being in their company. This doesn’t mean that they are ‘perfect’, but they are going to be ‘perfect’ for them. If one was to take a closer look at why they enjoy being in their company, they ...
Views: 1476 - Success: Are Some People An Overnight Success? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to say that they want to be successful, and if this isn’t the case, it can be a sign that they are already successful. What this shows is important success is to some people. For one person, success could mean having a fulfilling life, and for someone else, it ...
Views: 1475 - Relationships: Why Doesn't It Always Work When Someone Ends Up With The Person They Were Having An Affair With? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship that is no longer as fulfilling as it used to be, they could take the time to talk to their partner about what is going on. This can then give them the opportunity to look into what needs to take place in order for their relationship to improve. Another Option ...
Views: 1474 - Child Abuse: Why Do Some People Disown Their Parents? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people in the world who have a close connection with their parents, there are others who don’t. And if one is close to their parents, it might be hard for them to understand why someone wouldn’t experience life in the same way. This could mean that one lives in the same ...
Views: 1474 - Anger: Does The Fear Of Losing Control Stop Some People From Getting Angry? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings have the ability to experience a wide range of emotions, it doesn’t mean that everyone feels comfortable doing so. As a result of this, there are going to be people who only allow themselves to experience certain emotions. Two Parts Yet, even if one does feel ...
Views: 1473 - Critical: Can Toxic Shame Cause Someone To Be Critical Of Others? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to look back on their life, they may find that they have come across at least two types of people. One on hand, this could relate to people who are supportive, and on the other hand, it could relate to people who are not. When one thinks about the former, they could think about a ...
Views: 1472 - Being Present: Can The Need To Look Good Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, what is taking place externally is generally given more attention than what is taking place internally. This then means that it can be normal for some people to focus on their appearance and to ignore what is taking place within them. Point of Focus Someone can then ...
Views: 1471 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause Someone To Be Addicted To Approval? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can do things because they want to do them, they can also do things because they want approval. When this happens, one is going to be focused on what other people think of them. If this is something that takes place from time to time, it might not have negative effect on their ...
Views: 1470 - True Self: Is Life About Finding Ourselves Or Creating Ourselves? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough life is rarely black and white, this doesn’t mean that one’s mind is able to realise this. Instead, one can end up seeing their whole life in this way and not only is this limiting, it also doesn’t reflect reality. While it could be said that some people think like this and some ...
Views: 1470 - Porn: Does Porn Have A Negative Effect On Men And Women? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to relieve themselves sexually in the past, they may have had a magazine or a paper to look through. This probably would have meant that at least one person would have seen them buy it. There is the chance that this was not something that bothered them, or it might not ...
Views: 1469 - Self-Talk: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Negative Self-Talk? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperHow someone treats others might reflect how they treat themselves, but then again, it might not. What this means is that there can be a big difference between how one treats others and how they treat themselves. If one was to come across someone who is kind to others, they could come to the ...
Views: 1469 - Social Change: Does Society Use Repression To Create Change? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone’s behaves in a certain society, there is the chance that their behaviour goes against what has been defined as acceptable. At times this could lead to someone ending up in prison and at other times, it could cause them to be labelled in some way. And while ending ...
Views: 1468 - Pet Loss: Is It Normal To Experience Loss When A Pet Dies? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to lose a family member or a close friend, it can be seen as something that will have a bigger impact on them than if they were to lose a pet. Based on this, if they were to experience life differently it could be said that something isn’t right. Loss Thus, if one was to ...
Views: 1467 - Emotional Intelligence: Should Someone Always Listen To Their Heart? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who generally listen to their head, there are others who are more likely to go with their heart. And so regardless of what outlook one has, they can believe that it is the right way to be. Clarity When one has the tendency to use the former, they can say that ...
Views: 1466 - Entitlement Mentality: Can An Entitlement Mentality Cause Someone To Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to people who are successful and those who are not, there are often a number of differences in how the behave. Some of these differences might stand out straight away, while others could take some time to appear. Clarity One thing that successful people often have in common ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Relationships: Does The Fear Of Abandonment Cause You To Abandon Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAs one is a human being, it will mean that they have their own needs to fulfil. If this wasn’t the case, they could go along with what other people are doing and it wouldn’t be a problem. One wouldn’t end up feeling frustrated and as though they were on the wrong track; as it wouldn’t be ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Clothes: Does Someone Need To Wear The Right Colours If They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, one no longer needs to look the same as other people, and this is partly because there is so much choice when it comes to what they can wear. And, when they want to buy something, they won’t need to go out either. Online Shopping The only thing that one will need to do ...
Views: 1465 - Helping Others: Can We Do More Harm Than Good By Helping Others? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, there are all kinds of ways for people to help others, and it is also easy for them to let their friends know about what they have been doing. In the past, one would have generally needed to be around others in order to make a difference. Another Way But thanks to the ...
Views: 1465 - Relationships: Do People Hurt Others On Purpose? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was asked to think about a time in their life where they have been hurt by someone, there is a strong chance that it won’t be long until someone comes to mind. And while this might cause them to think about a certain event; they might think about a number of things that took place. The ...
Views: 1465 - Relationships: Is Grieving Our Unmet Childhood Needs An Important Part of Attracting People Who Are Available? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have the desire to attract someone who is available, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. One could find it more or less impossible for attract someone who is available. When someone is available, it is going to mean that they are not only physically and ...
Views: 1465 - Relationships: Can A Bad Relationship Cause Someone To Believe That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who are in relationships that could be described as ‘functional’; there are others who are in relationships that could be described as ’dysfunctional’. And as a result of this, their experience on this planet is going to be radically different. One Experience ...
Views: 1465 - Loyalty: Is Your Need To Be Loyal Keeping You Stuck? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperEven though someone can have the need to achieve something in their life, it doesn’t mean they are able to achieve it. And while this may be a sign that their expectations are too high, this might not be the case. As a result of this, they are likely to be in a position where they are used ...
Views: 1464 - Relationships: Is Being Able To Grieve An Important Part Of Being Able To Receive Love? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone spends their time around people who have an open-heart, they are likely to appreciate being around them. Whereas, if they were to spend their time around people who were the complete opposite; there is the chance that they will feel uncomfortable. This is because when people ...
Views: 1464 - Labelling People: Do Some People Label Others In Order To Avoid Thinking? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go on holiday, they could take the time to try different types of food, or they could continue to eat the food that they are familiar with. If the former was to occur, it could be said that they are embracing their time away. Yet if the latter was to take place, it could be ...
Views: 1462 - Music: Can We Use Music To Improve Our Mood? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone feels good, they may be drawn to things they wouldn’t be drawn to if they felt bad. What this shows is how much of an impact one’s mood has on their life and that this is not something one can simply overlook. However, if one is committed to something, they might be able to ...
Views: 1460 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Always Critical Of Men/Women? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could be critical of both men and women, they could also be in position where they have the tendency to criticise the opposite sex. And so if they do criticise the same sex, it could be something that rarely takes place. This could mean that they will have moments where they ...
Views: 1460 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Objectify Themselves? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile human beings can be objectified by others, they can also be objectified by themselves. What this means is that someone can feel as though they are being taken advantage of by others and it is the outside world that is victimising them, or they can take advantage of themselves, and they are ...
Views: 1460 - Social Media: Does Social Media Normalize Attention Seeking Behaviour? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to share something online, the responses that they receive could be different to the responses they would get if they shared something offline. This is one reason why people share things online that they wouldn’t share in the real world. Protected For one thing, when one shares ...
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