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Southeast Asia. The Ancient Counter Culture.
The word "Counter Culture" may sound bad but not on a different context. What I mean by that is it's diversity. I'm sure most of you already know about it's diversity. What is counter culture? "a way of life and set of...
What are some of the problems with Capitalism?
Capitalism, an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit, has often been praised for its capacity to generate wealth, drive innovation, and foster individual freedom....
Why Sydney's Jean ad is causing uproar
One of my favorite movies is Idiocracy. And its laden with "eugenics". It portrays IQ as genetic. Which is wrong. But at least its a parody. https://www.youtube.com/embed/sP2tUW0HDHA The best studies that IQ (not a real...
Feminism’s Great Divide: Why Shutting Out Men and Labeling Women ‘Pick-Me’ Stalls Progress
Emma Watson’s 2014 UN speech, launching the HeForShe campaign, threw down a gauntlet: “How can we have a thoughtful open discussion when only half the population feels invited to join in the conversation?” Her call to...
Is Joining a Sorority All It's Cracked Up to Be?
A lot of young women going into college this year will attend Rush week with the hopes of joining a sorority. A lot have seen those infamous social media sorority influencers and recruitment videos with the girls dancing,...
Adulthood: What I've found out so far in my own journey
Adulthood: what? Adulthood is defined differently and consists of different components depending on who you ask. However, more or less directly, all fingers point in a few of the same directions. These directions are...
Why the Oil in the Parable of the Bride Groom and Ten Brides Represents both Power and Honour
In the bible 10 brides went to wait for the bride groom they were set to marry. Five were wise and five were foolish. The Foolish ones took their lamps but did not take oil with them. The Wise took oil along with their...
Why Switzerland will never compromise on agriculture with the U. S.
Many U.S. products don't meet our health and safety standards but that's not the main reason. We don't make money on agriculture so why is the government protecting it? The government even subsidizes farms by paying them...
A Personal Reflection: Why I’ve Given Up on Dating in the Post-#MeToo Era
As a man attracted to women, I’ve reached a point where I no longer see the value in pursuing romantic relationships. In my opinion, modern feminism in the post-#MeToo era has profoundly damaged the dating landscape. What...
Signs your friends wife wants to have a affair with YOU
You’re loyal to your best bro but you need to know if his wife is completely innocent or if you need to respectfully create some distance. Remember, none of these signs is definite indicator of attraction it’s very...
Signs a married woman is into you
Is there that married woman who seems like a happily married woman, seems like just a normal happy wife, with children, and everything else. But sometimes you have a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach. Is she into me?...
Why we risk trust even after it’s been shattered
1. Because love doesn’t shut off like a switch Even after the betrayal, your heart remembers the laughter, the late-night talks, the way they once made you feel safe. Love holds on, even when it hurts. 2. Because hope is...
Before we get to the “yes” or the “no,” we need to take care of ourself.
Some people look for ultimatums (usually two) for their “stance” on love. Or relationships… as if it has to be DEFINITE. And Unmoving. Like a law. But us, as living, human beings, are constantly growing in more ways than...
Season finale… I hate what you did to us, but I truly loved you
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4fqwVBuunxY There’s a difference between loving someone and trusting them with the most fragile parts of you. I did both. I gave you all the pieces of who I was, carefully collected over...
Girls, If Women Say They Want a Nice Guy, Why Do So Many Ignore the Quiet Ones?
I’m not writing this to complain or ask for pity. I’m just laying out the reality, because most people have no idea what dating looks like from the perspective of a shy guy. And frankly, it’s nothing like the romantic...
You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation for Your Healing
Everyone wants you to "get over it." They say, "It's been months," "Just move on," or worse, "It wasn't that big of a deal." But the truth is: your healing is yours. And it doesn't have to be easy, fast, or obvious to...
RIP United States of America
During this somber moment, I want to take this opportunity to express my sheer disappointment, sadness, and anger I feel as to what our nation has become. Many of you feel as if you are living in the Twilight Zone in a...
Profile Picture Analysis (Unserious!!!)
PROFILE PICTURE SAYS A LOT! We'll do men first since majority of profiles here are blue. Call it gender discrimination! In this quite humourous post, I'll interpret whose profile signifies what based on their profile...
When old love makes us sink…
There are loves that lift us and then there are the ones that drown us slowly. We don’t always notice it at first. An old bad love doesn’t come back into our lives with fireworks. It sneaks in quietly, in the space...
Why It's Okay to Outgrow People You Once Loved
We don’t talk enough about the grief that comes with growing up, especially someone we once loved. Maybe it was your best friend from your teenage years, a partner you were considering marrying, or a family member you no...
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