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10 Essential Life Lessons We Learned from 'My So-Called Life'
My So-Called Life is probably one of those 90s shows that you remember watching back in the day, but you don't really remember all of it because it's been so long. I reconnected with this show not long ago, and re-watching this short-lived series made me realize quite a few things about this 90s gem.
By Jenika Enoch8 years ago in Humans
Long Distance
Long distance relationships are hard for a lot of reasons. It is never easy being away from the one you love for a long period of time. We as humans desire love, respect, and attention. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to help your long distance relationship be fruitful for both you and your partner.
By Katie Berkenpas8 years ago in Humans
Self Worth
Often times we allow society to define us with a simple label. However, we have the power to allow that label to define who we are, or we can simply brush it off like it never even happened. A simple label like ugly, loser, failure and other harsh words can actually have a negative effect on someone. Why is that?? Often we do not know what our pears are going through. By simply labeling someone ugly, loser, failure, etc... can put a heavy burden on their shoulders.
By Yaneth 138 years ago in Humans
The Mock Life
Characteristically you deal with situations the way that has come before, the circular relationship between a child’s actions and the actions of the parents. If your father is an asshole, this leads to the assumption that you will eventually become an asshole yourself. I’m sure Freud suggested that we long for our parents in our romantic lives, but I believe we do not long to love them but long to become them, because familiarity breeds content and we as human truly only strive to be content. Maybe the world has made us this way, our lives dictated and regimented by the world we live in. The cavemen and the explorers strived for more; it never ended well. Explores killed civilizations with a simple sneeze and the cavemen were often killed or eaten alive. Why challenge your destiny, destiny will always claim its reward. Maybe because why strive for more, because we know subconsciously that the ones who strive for more become outsiders, the free spirit in a prison of contentment. You inevitably become the characters that guide you, you become not quite replicas but copies of what came before, you will never break the circle, because inevitably we all live in a circle of destiny and life. Second to the debilitating fate that your parents unknowingly cast upon you, you’re a creature of your circumstances, you live in a dead end town, then that dead end is all your fated for. Your father is an investment banker, then you inevitably will become an investment banker, this is obviously if you’ve chosen not to become a "boy of the world"; a term coined to represent the rich boy (but not exclusively male) that chooses to cast his good fortune on the children of Africa, believing that his "generosity" will help them in there eternal struggle. Until he ultimately gets bored and goes back to table service in Mayfair. I myself fall somewhere between the two, not quite terminally unemployed but nowhere above a solid office job that will make me redundant at the tender age of 43, where I fall into crippling debt but refuse to sell the Mercedes that I bought second hand five years before. We’re all destined for a fate predetermined by the great all mighty lord or by the bank, characteristically limited to a life we know that will be unrewarding but will keep a roof above our heads and food in out stomachs.
By Ellen Brooking8 years ago in Humans
Jealousy in Polyamory
Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of friends. I remember being so possessive of the friends I did have that I would get upset if they hung out with anyone else. I’ve always been that jealous person. I thought it was just a normal character flaw a lot of people had, and that’s true; a lot of people do deal with jealousy and possessiveness, particularly in the polyamorous community. Recently though, I’ve come to realize that I’m not “just a jealous person,” but an insecure human being who can change.
By Abrin B Clearway8 years ago in Humans
My Heart, My Love, My Forever and Always
Being in a relationship is nice. It's a step closer of starting your own family. That is, if you are like me, and you date someone, not based on their looks or how much money they have, but that you could see yourself marrying-having a future.
By H.D. Garcia8 years ago in Humans
Wasted Words, Are They Not?
I was thinking that maybe you didn't actually understand the way I felt. I liked you more than you could have possibly known.
By Summer Clarke8 years ago in Humans
Loneliness
Let me sum this whole article up in two words: LONELINESS SUCKS!!! Now that I got that little formality out of the way, let me begin. Loneliness is something you may not want to wish on your best or worst enemy. It is NOT something you want in your life. You don't want to be bothered by tons of people, either, but you can at least whittle down a crowd to a more acceptable group. When you are alone, you need to come up with someone, but you can't get it done. It is impossible.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
'A Man Called Ove' by Fredrik Backman
If you want to fall in love with a book this year, then A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is that book. In a world of IKEA furniture and constant bureaucracy, smart phones and idiotic people, Ove does not suffer these fools and their frustrating ways lightly. Backman's character creation is incredible. As the reader, I couldn’t help loving the vulnerabilities of Ove while at the same time hating the stuffy old man for being so rude to people. The opening scene illustrates my frustration and enamour fantastically with our protagonist in a computer shop trying to purchase an “O-pad.” We cringe at Ove’s stubborn belief that he’s correct in this field and we share the annoyance of the men behind the counter; however, the author revisits this scene later in the book because he wants the best iPad for Parvannah’s daughter, a scene which is quite oafishly beautiful.
By W I8 years ago in Humans
Lessons From My Internet Friend
I’m 19 years old and the oldest sibling in my immediate family. I have one younger brother. He is 16 years old. Sometimes, I feel like he looks up to me for advice and also sometimes to be a role model of sorts. Sometimes I feel like something of a second mother to him. But sometimes, my brother needs to realize that even the oldest sibling needs some advice of their own. Occasionally, I might try asking my parents for advice on what to do in certain situations, but far more often than not, I simply can’t do that due to circumstances that I just don’t believe are worth talking about in a public setting. That’s where Tony comes in.
By A. Alexis Kreiser8 years ago in Humans
Best Gifts for Couples for Every Season
Your wedding anniversary is slowly approaching or your significant other's birthday is in two weeks, now is the time to go on a hunt for a gift! Getting your significant other a gift can be really tough, especially if he's picky or if she doesn't really have an interest in anything. Don't end up buying her that one thing she'll never use, instead, buy something that the two of you can use together!
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Humans
The Great Dive
I sat on the smooth, flat edge of the cliff and gazed out into the sea. My bronze hair tumbled haphazardly in the cool breeze. It was an unseasonably cold day for early July, and I could feel the goosebumps rising off my skin. The clouds were a deep silver gray, a colour that I would have fallen in love with if it didn’t so perfectly match my mood. I could appreciate nothing in this state of mind.
By Athena Maverick8 years ago in Humans