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- Critical Thinking: Does Identity Politics Disempower People? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s political climate, there appears to be a greater focus on what would be good for people who belong to a particular gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. As a result of this, what would benefit people in general no longer has the same level of importance. An Obsession It ...
Views: 1401 - Relationships: Can A Relationship End Before Two People Hate Each Other? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a relationship gets to a point where it is no longer working, each person is likely to feel different to how they felt in the beginning. When they spend time in each others company, they could be thinking about how long it will be until their time together will come to an end. However, ...
Views: 1401 - Childhood Development: Do Siblings Have The Same Parents? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough siblings can have the same parents, it doesn’t therefore mean that they will up behaving in the same way. As a result of this, they can end up being radically different, and it might be hard for other people to realise that they are related. The Reason If one was to ask someone ...
Views: 1400 - Emotional Problems: Do Some People Only Want Attention When They Talk About Their Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone talks about what is taking place in their life, it can be due to a number of reasons. Perhaps they just want to let other people know about what has been going on for them. This can then be seen as a normal part of life and what happens in human relationships. As if this didn’t ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Being Present: Can An Emotional Build-Up Stop Someone From Being Present? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is not living in the present it is going to be a challenge for them to focus on what they are doing. As a result, they could be more concerned about what is taking place within them than what is taking place without. If they were working, it could cause them to overlook what they ...
Views: 1399 - Boundaries: Does The Fear Of Being Harmed Stop You From Saying No? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile some people feel comfortable standing their ground, there are others who don’t feel this way. As a result of this, it is going to mean that their experiences on this planet are going to be extremely different. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the former are going to be ...
Views: 1398 - Relationships: Is Grieving Our Unmet Childhood Needs An Important Part Of Having Healthy Relationships? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can have the need to experience relationships that are fulfilling and life affirming, it doesn’t mean that this is what takes place. Instead, one can end up in relationships that are not only unfulfilling, they could also be extremely abusive. And if this was an area of life that ...
Views: 1394 - Relationships: Why Do Some People End Up With People Who Are Not As Developed? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen two people get together they often find that they each bring something different to the relationship. So while one person might be really good at something; the other person might not have the same ability. But this doesn’t mean that this will apply to everything, as there is a strong ...
Views: 1394 - “I Was Completely Ignored!” - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperA little while before I headed to Bournemouth for New Years Eve, in 2012, I had been texting a woman I had met online. At this point, I didn’t know a great deal about her, but I was keen to meet her. I think it was just after New Year’s Day that we arranged a time to meet and, when I met ...
Views: 1393 - Looking Perfect: Can Toxic Shame Make Someone Want To Look Perfect? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThe mainstream media has been presenting images of people that have been edited for years, and as time has passed, social media has also allowed people to present images that have been edited. As a result of this, someone can go from being manipulated by the media at one point in time, to being ...
Views: 1392 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Leave A Relationship When The Other Person Grows? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of reasons why one would want to be in a relationship with someone, and while they might be aware of these reasons, there is also the chance that they won’t be. At the same time, they might be aware of one of the reasons why they want to be with someone else. In Touch ...
Views: 1392 - Social Media: Has Social Media Turned Life Into A Popularity Contest? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, social media is a way to stay in touch with friends and family. It allows them to get in touch with them personally and they can see what they have been doing by looking through their profile. Along with this, they can look through their news feed and this will also give ...
Views: 1392 - Relationships: Are Friends The People We Have In Our Life Who Always Talk About Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to get in touch with one of their friends and to ask them how they are, they may find that they return the favour. When this takes place, it might not end up standing out, and this is because this is how they generally respond. What this can show is that their relationship is ...
Views: 1391 - Relationships: Why Do Some Men Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Are In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough some men will have certain standards when they are in a relationship, there are going to be others who don’t. As a result of this, not every man is going to have same experience when they are with a woman. When it comes to the former, a man like this is not going to get carried ...
Views: 1389 - Dating: Can Being Needy Stop Someone From Being Able To See If Another Person Is Right For Them? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone went out for a meal and they wanted to eat something healthy, they might need to take the time to look into where would be a good place for them to eat. And once they have found somewhere, they might need to look for the right meal to order. Making the Right Decision The reason ...
Views: 1387 - Anxiety: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Experience Anxiety? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to suffer from anxiety, and this could be something that stops them from being able to function. As a result of this, it is not going to be possible for them to just let go of how they feel and to live their life. Nevertheless, even if this is ...
Views: 1386 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Attract People Who Walk All Over Them? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was walked over by someone, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will have literally put their feet on their body. What it can also mean is that another person has violated their personal space. When this happens, the other person won’t have respected their boundaries, and this will ...
Views: 1386 - “We Are Walking Trees” - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen I was speaking to Ben Ralston, a therapist, healer, advanced Sivananda Yoga teacher, and writer, a number of months ago, he went into what someone had shared with him in the past. He said that this person had told him that human beings were basically walking trees. I spend a fair amount ...
Views: 1386 - Celebrities: Is It A Surprise For Celebrities To Have Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, a lot of people are obsessed with celebrities, and there are a number of reasons as to why this is. For some people, this can simply be a way for them to avoid their own life. This is likely to show that their life is not going as they would like it to go, and focusing on ...
Views: 1384 - Make Up: Can Wearing A Lot Of Make Up Make It Harder For Women To Accept Their Appearance? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though one generation can start to experience something around a certain age, it doesn’t mean that the next generation will start to the experience the same thing around the same age. There is the chance that one generation will end up starting something far earlier than the generation ...
Views: 1384 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Believe That They Deserve To Be Treated Badly? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone is being treated badly, it doesn’t mean they will realise what it taking place. This might be hard for some people to believe though, and this is because of how they experience life. For example, if one is in a position where they have been treated badly for a certain ...
Views: 1384 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Come On Strong And Then Go Silent? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAfter one has met someone for the first time, they may find that they continue to show a lot of interest in them. And there is also the chance that they behaved in this way before they even met them. Another Option If this was the case, it is likely to show that they met them on an online ...
Views: 1382 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Feel Emotionally Unstable If They Are Not In A Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who can handle life regardless of whether they are with someone, there are others who are unable to do so. As a result of this, they are going to have a radically different experience when they are not with someone. Two Experiences When one is able to handle ...
Views: 1382 - Social Media: Can Social Media Cause People To Have Impossible Standards Of Success? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be people who will look towards others when it comes to what it means to be successful, there are going to be others who will look within themselves. When one looks within, it doesn’t mean they won’t be influenced by what other people are doing; what it means is that ...
Views: 1381 - "I Walked On Eggshells As A Child!" - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf I wanted to ask my mother something when I was younger, I would often wait until there were guests around. The reason for this was that I knew that there was less chance of my mother raising her voice or losing her temper. Through having other guests around or oven just one person, it ...
Views: 1379 - Ambition: Do Some People's Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Ambitious? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who have absolutely no desire to do anything, there are others who find it hard to sit still. When it comes to the former, one might be only too happy to stay in bed all day. Yet, when it comes to the latter, they may be only too happy to get out of bed and to get ...
Views: 1379 - Critical Thinking: Why Did Some 'Feminists' Want To Ban ‘Grid Girls’ and ‘Walk-On Girls’? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperRecently, a darts organisation decided to no longer have ‘walk-on girls’, and, shortly after this, the F1 decided to stop using ‘grid girls’. Unsurprisingly, not everyone is happy with what has taken place. One Assumption It would be easy to assume that women are happy with what has ...
Views: 1379 - Happiness: Can Someone's Need To Be Happy Cause Them To Be Unhappy? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to find people who are still at school and to ask them what they want out of life, a number of them may say that they want to be happy. And even if someone as to say that they want to do well in a certain career, it could still be because this can be seen as something that will lead ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - “I Was Carrying A Lot Of Grief!” - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperTowards the end of 2014, I felt a lot better than I did in the beginning of 2013, and what also played a part here is that I had recently been away. I had gone to Mexico for my sister’s wedding in June that year. Going away gave me a lift and, when I came back, I wondered why I didn’t go ...
Views: 1379 - "I Was Attacked Twice!" - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI remember being with a friend and doing some pad work; we were both taking turns to punch and kick the pad. After a while we both needed something to drink, so we headed over to the shop. Interestingly, my friend said that if we waited a little while, his mother would be back and then we ...
Views: 1378 - Boundaries: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Masculine Nature If They Are Used To Being Walked Over? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is able to stand their ground, they are not going to have to worry about being walked over. Now, this doesn’t mean that they will never be walked over by others; what it means is that is that it won’t be something that happens on a regular basis. As if it was something they ...
Views: 1377 - Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Create A False Life? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThrough using social media, one has the chance to share their life with others, and while they can share it with people they know; they can also share it with people they don’t know. This is something that can take place through writing a status or uploading an image, for instance. A True ...
Views: 1376 - Relationships: Do Some Websites Condition People To Believe That All Men/Women Are The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is incredible easy for someone to learn about something, and this is largely due to the internet. The only thing they need in order to access all the information they could ever need is to have some kind of device. Once they are online, one can go straight to a website ...
Views: 1374 - Relationships: Can Our Perception Of Someone Be Defined By How Other People Describe Them? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when one will meet someone without knowing anything about them and then there are other times when this won’t be the case. In this instance, one will have heard about the other before person they have even met them. When this happens, one can feel as though they already know ...
Views: 1373 - Social Media: Are Some Of The Female Models On Social Media Deeply Insecure? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not uncommon for someone to come across a ‘model’ online, and there are a number of different platforms where they can be found. And while some of these models typically keep most of their closes on, there are others who typically keep most of their clothes off. Along with ...
Views: 1373 - Control: Can You Control People By Telling Them That Nothing Is Their Fault? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people on this planet who want other people to do well, there are others who don’t. Along with this, it could be said that there are people who couldn’t care less how well other people do. This could be a sign that they are caught up with their own life and don’t really think ...
Views: 1372 - Needs: Why Do Some People Feel Guilty For Living Their Own Life? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to prepare their favourite meal, there is a strong chance that they will end up enjoying the meal once it was ready. What is unlikely to happen is that they will end up feeling as though they are doing something wrong during this time. Another way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1372 - Celebrity Endorsements: Are Celebrities Too Out Of Touch To Endorse Presidential Candidates? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the same way that food brands often rely on different celebrities to sell their products; presidential candidates can also look towards these kinds of people in order to encourage people to vote for them. When it comes to the former, it could be said that the stakes are relatively low. ...
Views: 1371 - Mental Health: What Does Society’s Approach To Mental Health Problems Have In Common With Child Abuse? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperFor a long time, mental and emotional problems were typically overlooked, and this has changed in recent years. A lot of money is now being spent to help people who are suffering in this way. A Mixed Response Still, this is not to say that everyone is happy with what is taking place; ...
Views: 1371 - Self-Harm: Do Some People Suffer In Order To Avoid Their True Feelings? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings are designed to seek pleasure and to avoid pain, and while there is no denying this; it would be inaccurate to say that they will always try to seek pleasure. There are times when people experience pain and instead of it being something that encourages them to ...
Views: 1371 - “I Was Brought Up To Tolerate Abuse!” - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperI remember sitting at the dinner table, after I had come back from school and having an argument with my mother. This soon came to an end, though, as she ended up leaving the table and going to her room. I can’t remember exactly why we had this argument as it was a long time ago, but I think ...
Views: 1371 - “I Was No Longer As Motivated!” - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor a number of years, I felt extremely motivated when it came to writing articles, and I had a strong need to become a successful author. There was no middle ground; it was a case of hitting the big time or nothing at all. When I was able to take a step back and to look into why I was ...
Views: 1370 - Relationships: Who Do Some People Always Look For Someone Else Before They Leave A Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is in a relationship that they no longer want to be in, they could decide to talk to their partner about what is taking place for them. This will stop them from having to cover up how they feel, and it will give them the chance to bring the relationship to an end. A Cover Up ...
Views: 1369 - Relationships: Should Someone Look At Their Childhood If They End Up In Abusive Relationships? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something works, there is generally going to be no reason for someone to take a closer look at it. One example of this is that when one has a car that works, they won’t need to take a look under the bonnet, for instance. Yet, this would change if their car was to no longer run as it ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Sunbeds: Why Are Some People Addicted To Sunbeds? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhat people do at one point in time to look good is not necessarily going to be the same as what they at another point in time. This is not to say that everything will change, but it would also be inaccurate to say that this is an area of life where change doesn’t take place. There are some ...
Views: 1367 - “I Was Physically Abused!” - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen my sister and I were growing up, we had to do as we were told; if we didn’t, we would often end up being hit by my father. In a lot of cases, this would be something that our mother was behind. So, while my father was physically stronger than my mother, it didn’t mean that he was in ...
Views: 1367 - Self-Sabotage: Is Self-Awareness An Important Part Of Understanding Why We Sabotage Our Lives? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperOn one side, someone can gradually achieve what they want to achieve, and on the other side, they can end up only getting so far. In fact, they may even find that they are unable to make progress. As a result of this, someone can feel as though they have control over their life or they can ...
Views: 1365 - Selfless: Why Do Some People Say That They Are Selfless? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can only focus on their own needs, they can also focus on other people’s needs. But although there is another way to experience life, these are often seen as the only options that are available. Outlook If one only focuses on their own needs, it can be normal for people to ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Social Media: Why Do Some People Resort To Slander When They Use Social Media? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it came to who one would talk to in the past, it would have generally related to the people they knew. This probably would have been their friends and family, and the people who they came into contact with in their day-to-day life. In addition to this, there could have been the people ...
Views: 1365 - Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Create The Impression That They Have The Perfect Life? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though perfection is an illusion, it doesn’t mean that this is something that everyone realises. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone to do everything they can in order to be perfect. On one hand, this could be something that has an impact on every area of their life, and ...
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