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My Thoughts on Being More Optimistic in Life
As a student you may be worried about the future. There are lot of unsettling news available in the job market,and of course,economic conditions. You cannot control them but one thing you have direct control over is your...
Being a female in the friend zone is not so bad.
I used to think the friend zone was the worst thing that could happen with someone I liked. But the more I thought about the pros versus the cons of being in the friend zone, it is actually not too bad. It is a learning...
Why Being A Virgin Is Hell
The title seems obvious enough, right? Well, after seeing a lot of comments, I had to write this take and really go in detail. There are a lot of people who write shit like "thats fine", "it will happen" or even...
Why do white people hate black people?
What is with their hatred of us? Hatred may be a strong word, but, if say about 90-99% of them have a prejudice or preconceived notion about us. It's as if we are the monsters of society, they hate and fear us, and I...
I'm in love with my wife's best friend for many years now, and it doesn't seem to fade away. What should I do?
Many years ago I meet my (now) wife and her friends for the first time. There was this girl there which captured my attention and I couldn't look away, from a distance I stand, not to look like a creep. Unfortunately at...
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Which came first, morality or ethics? I have run into some pessimistic types who tend to imply that it's the latter, suggesting that humans will be immoral and will thrust societies into chaos if not for laws, either...
Are you a real/good woman? Learn how you can become more approachable!
*Disclaimer: Not everything you read on the internet is actually true or legit. But this totally is. I've seen many takes trying to help unsuccessful nice guys™ and bad guys™ to become good/real men™ instead. So I've...
Hope for the best; prepare for the worst!
This is probably objectively the best approach one can take towards the dilemma of having expectations. It's a compromise between mindless optimism and unappealing pessimism. As a pessimist myself, this is the attitude I...
You Don't Need Friends Who Envy You
A friend is a companion and your partner in navigating society's complexities. He/she is someone whom you share a connection, whether surface-level or intimate, and is someone who encourages the best in you . That being...
Land of the Free
Lately I've become increasingly invested in American politics, even at the point of neglecting the politics here in Japan. The recent political climate has reinvigorated my interest. A Great Nation In spite of spending a...
Things I've Learned About Females Throughout My Life, Vol.2
I made my first post about this a few years ago on GaG, and have had more to say since then but haven’t been sure how to post it, because I don’t want to present to you another cliche 1,2,3 list. But I figured out how I...
7 reasons why Cinderella is a role model for female empowerment
1. Cinderella’s key personality traits-- kindness, caring and optimism -- are stereotypically feminine. They're often written off by her critics as signs of weakness and pacifism. Just because Cinderella doesn’t stand up...
Alfred Adler [Humanistic] Theory: We All Have One Basic Desire and Goal: To Belong and Feel Significant
So I stumbled across a reference to Alfred Adler today. I decided to do some research. I think I like this fellow. He's my kind of guy. He's a humanist. I think I'm a humanist. Not in any sort of formal or organized way...
There Are More Things That Signify Wealth Than Money
When wealth is heard, it is initially perceived as possession of money. I understand where the notion is coming from because money can be imparted for us to obtain items we need and want. This is a widely known...
How To Communicate And Understand Women
There are three essential factors toward acquiring a better understanding of women and being able to communicate effectively: 1. Women's Nature 2. Hormonal Activities 3. Practices And Individual Preferences The very first...
Case for MGTOW Part II: Response and Further Investigation
If you haven't read the part I or Lilaqua's response , please do so. While it is an eloquent response, the author, lilaqua fails to provide actual solutions to any of the problems. To be fair, it is not her job nor her...
How "SpongeBob Squarepants" is relevant to everyday life
For the past 17 years Spongebob Squarepants has been one of the most popular and controversial cartoons on Television. Some have said it has no educational value whatsoever.There are some things however I can point out...
Start Your Day With a Cold Shower!
I curiously tried this out last week and have since stuck to the idea. I have only been taking cold showers, at minimum water temperature, for the past whole week. I've found the benefits to be quite real and it's a great...
Real Masculinity: What Makes A Man A Man, And How It's NOT Toxic
"Toxic masculinity, the idea that there is only one way to “be a man”—strong, tough, unfeeling and aggressive—is a double-edged sword. " - taken from an online article on toxic masculinity While reading a thread on GAG...
Is ESPORTS a Sport? Introduction
How this mytake happened Esports is a special interest of mine. Let's just say it brings me a lot of joy and I spend way too much time on it. I'm not even good at gaming but I love watching the best of the best play...