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- Dating: Do Some People Have Sneaky Ways To Leave A Date If It Isn't Going Well? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to dating, the world is radically different to how it used to be in the past. Now, one can still meet people in the real world, and there are a number of ways that this can take place. Everyday Life If one was to go shopping or if they had to do something whilst they were ...
Views: 1445 - Presidents: Are Some Presidents Idolised And Others Demonised? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperDuring an American presidential election, people from all over the world can stay up to date with what is taking place. As a result of this, these people can have their own views when it comes to who should end up in the white house. However, if an election was taking place in another ...
Views: 1183 - Critical Thinking: Can Spirituality Stop Someone From Being Able To Think Critically? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for people to see themselves as being spiritual, and there are a number of reasons for this. This partly comes down to how much information is available, and this is a largely thanks to the internet. If one wants to find out about something, they will ...
Views: 1850 - Free Speech: Does Someone Lack Self-Control If They Harm Another Person For What They Believe? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be times when one will come across people who have a similar outlook to them, they are also going to be times when they don’t. When this happens, they could find that someone will have a completely different way of looking at something. Part of Life It could be ...
Views: 1229 - Relationships: Can Someone Put Up With Bad Behaviour When They Don't Value Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the ideal will be for one to stand their ground when they meet someone, and not to put up with anything that will have a negative effect on them. Through being this way, they won’t allow another person to bring them down. Give And Take Thus, when they do meet ...
Views: 1249 - Therapy: Does Someone Need To Work With A Therapist If They Have Good Friends? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has mental and emotional and/or relationship challenges, they can feel the need to reach out for external support. This could be seen as the best approach for them to take in order to change their circumstances. Through having this outlook, the next step will be for them to find ...
Views: 1180 - President Trump: Can We Rely On The Mainstream Media To Tell Us What Trump Is Doing? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone lives in America, they are likely to know that Donald Trump is the new president of America. But even if they don’t live there, this could still be something that they are aware of. What this comes down to is how connected people are in today’s world, and this is largely down to ...
Views: 1306 - Social Media: Are Some People More Concerned With Looking Good Than Doing Good? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, if someone wanted to be seen as a good person, they would have had to behave in a certain way. This is down to the fact that their behaviour would have been what defined them. As a result of this, it wouldn’t have been enough for them to say the right things; they wouldn’t have ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Relationships: Is There Less Need For Someone To Develop Their Personality When They Are Attractive? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one drives an old car, and this is a car that is not in good shape, it is unlikely that many people would spend much time looking it. But if this isn’t the case, it would simply come down to the fact that they would find it hard to believe how bad it is. On the other hand, if one drives ...
Views: 1044 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Lose The Ability To Think Clearly When They’re Part Of A Movement? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not going to be hard for someone to find a movement to join, and this is down to the fact that there are so many. Now, this is not to say they didn’t exist in the past; what it comes down to is that the internet has made it easier to find out about them. Two Ways If ...
Views: 1260 - Letting Go: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Feminine Nature Is They Always Need To Be In Control? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to move something, they would pick it up and then put it down once they have found the right spot. While it was in their hands, they would have held on and, when they put it down somewhere, they would have let go. Two Sides It could be said that there are times in life when ...
Views: 1013 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Only Support The Rebel When They Watch Films? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is no longer necessary for one to simply go along with everything the mainstream media tells them, and this is partly because of the alternative media. This is not to say that one had to go along with what this source told them in the past, as this wasn’t the case. A ...
Views: 1258 - Relationships: Is Being Indifferent A Great Way To Destroy A Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wants to develop the ability to do something well, this is generally not going to happen overnight. In order to get to this level, they will need to put in the right effort, and they will need to be persistent. Nature For example, if one was to plant a number of tomato plants in ...
Views: 1581 - Social Media: Should We Delete People On Social Media If We Don't Agree With Them? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, there are likely to be moments when one of their friends says something that they don’t agree with. Or, if they don’t say something like this, they could share something that goes against how they see something. Part of It One way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1245 - Relationships: Should Someone Find Out About Another Person's History Before They Start A Relationship With Them? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has the desire to be in a relationship, they could end up going out and/or they could join an online dating site. They could be clear about the kind of person they are looking for, or this could be something that they are not too clear about. In this case, they could believe that ...
Views: 1180 - Boundaries: Why Don’t Some People Realise When They Are Picking Up On Another Person's Emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough human beings are often seen as being independent, it doesn’t mean that this is actually the case. Now, this is not to say that they don’t have their own life to lead; what it comes down to is that everyone is connected. Therefore, although everyone has their own physical body, this ...
Views: 1310 - Relationships: Is Femininity Good And Masculinity Bad? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to hear about an abusive relationship, there is a strong chance that this would involve someone who uses force to cause harm. This could mean that they use their body to do this and/or they might only use words. Either way, this is going to mean that the other person is going to ...
Views: 1357 - Celebrities: Do Celebrities Look Stupid When They Talk About Politics? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be a number musicians and actors, who are generally going to keep their views to themselves, there are others who are going to take a different approach. As a result of this, they are not going to hold back when it comes to what they think about certain topics. Now, ...
Views: 1359 - Entitlement Mentality: Can Someone Develop An Entitlement Mentality After Being Told That They 'Deserve It'? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not going to be uncommon for someone to be told that they deserve it. But if this is not the case, then there is a strong chance that they have come across this expression when they have been online. Uplifting If one was to hear this, it is likely to be something ...
Views: 1201 - Relationships: Are Some People More Interested In What People Say Than What They Do? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that what people do is more important than what they say, and this going to come down to the fact that actions speak louder than words. As while it is easy for someone to say something, it is going to take a lot more effort for them to do something. In The Beginning ...
Views: 1258 - Faith: Can A Lack Of Self-Awareness Cause Someone To Lose Faith In Humanity? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to watch the news or to listen to it on the radio, there is strong chance that they will hear about something negative that is taking place in the world. And while this could be to do with something Mother Nature has done, it could be the result of what a human being (or number of ...
Views: 1439 - Therapy: Can The Need To Be Loyal Stop Someone From Being Able To Change Their Life? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one’s life is not going as they would like it to go, they can do something about it or they can act like a victim. If they were to do something about it, it will naturally give them the chance to change their circumstances. Yet, if they were to act like a victim, there is a strong ...
Views: 1122 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Keep Their Views To Themselves On Social Media? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to social media, it is often seen as something that people use to express themselves. Here, they can talk about what they have been doing with their life, and they can share their views on certain topics. And, when one does this online, it is going to allow their ‘friends’ to ...
Views: 1024 - Online Petitions: Are Online Petitions Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it could be said that the average person has far more control than they did in the past, and this is primarily due to the internet. Through going online, one will have the chance to share their views and to have an impact on what takes place in the world. When it comes to sharing ...
Views: 1134 - Therapy: Does Feeling Different Prove That Therapy Is Working? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has therapy, it might not take very long until they begin to feel different. Now, the reason they are having therapy could just be to change how they feel, or there could be more to it. If this is the only reason they are having it, it can cause them to believe that they are ...
Views: 1161 - Online Dating: Can Someone Increase Their Chances Of Being Rejected When They Edit Their Pictures? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s uses online dating, the can have the need to create the perfect profile. And as they want to create a good impression, it could be said that this is to be expected. Fortunately, it is not going to need to take them very long to create the right profile. They might have rough ...
Views: 1455 - Book Reviews: How Should Someone Respond When Other People Leave Negative Book Reviews? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOnce someone has read a book, they can to leave a review on a popular website, and this can take place even if they have bought the book offline. In addition to this, they can also leave a review if they bought the book on another site. However, even though one has the opportunity to do ...
Views: 1195 - Child Abuse: Can Someone Suffer If They Don’t Face What Happened When They Were Younger? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for something to develop in the right way, it will need it to receive the right things. If this doesn’t take place, it might still grow but it is not going to grow in the same way as it would otherwise. Nature For example, if a tree was planted in the shade, it is not going to ...
Views: 1616 - Social Media: Can Social Media Stop People From Having The Ability To Delay Gratification? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOn one hand, there is instant gratification and, on the other hand, there is delayed gratification. When it comes to the former, one way of looking at it would be to say that this is something that comes from the child part of them. The reason for this is what when one was younger, they ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Therapy: Can Having Therapy Make Someone Feel Even More Helpless? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one’s life is not as they want it to be, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to look onto why they are experiencing life in this way. One may have only just started to experience life in this way, or it might have been this way for a little while. When it comes to the ...
Views: 1164 - Therapy: Can Being Loyal To A Therapist Hold Someone Back? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has mental and emotional problems and/or their relationships are not going as they would like them to go, they can decide to see a therapist. At the same time, they could just as easily do nothing about what is going on going on for them. It might be hard to understand why something ...
Views: 1091 - Depression: Can Feeling Helpless Cause Someone To Be Depressed? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere can be times when someone’s life will go how they want it to and times when it won’t. It could be said that this is simply part of life, and not something that can be changed. However, although this is the case, it is going to be down to one to decide how they will respond when it ...
Views: 1429 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Look Towards Social Media To Give Them Approval? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning, it could be said that people generally used social media to get in touch with their friends and family; the people who they actually knew. But as time has passed, this is no longer why a lot of people use it. As for the people who only use it to stay in touch with their ...
Views: 1175 - Child Abuse: Can A Parents Fear Of Being Abandoned Cause Them To Make Their Children Dependent? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is down to parents to give their children what they need so that they can handle the world. At times, this is something that takes place, and at other times, this is something that doesn’t take place. As a result of this, one can look like an adult from the outside ...
Views: 1422 - Relationships: Why Do Some Relationships Come To An End When One Person Has Therapy? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of a relationship, everything can be going fine, and then as it progress certain issues can appear. This can then cause one of them to wonder how the other person could have changed so much. In fact, it could be as if the other person has ended up becoming someone else, and ...
Views: 1433 - Therapy: Can Being Loyal To A Technique Hold Someone Back? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was in a position where they have just learned to drive, it doesn’t mean that they will know what car they want to buy. This can come down to the fact that there are so many car manufactures out there. What they can do here is to ask their friends and family for their advice when it ...
Views: 1365 - Child Abuse: Do Some Parents Try To Live Their Lives Through Their Children? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are certain things that children need in order to develop into well-functioning adults, it doesn’t mean that they will always receive these things. Now, it could be said that it is not always going to be possible for a child to get their needs met. However, this is not going ...
Views: 1533 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Condition People To Believe That Everything Is Black And White? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to being informed about the world, it is not uncommon for someone to look towards the mainstream media. There is a strong chance that this is something that has taken place for most of their life. They could find that the people they spend time with also have the same approach, ...
Views: 1031 - Online Dating: Do Some Peoples Profiles Reveal What Kind Of Person They Attract? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go out into the world with the intention of finding another person to be with, it is going to be important for them to come across in the right way. Now, this is not to say that there is only going to be one way for them to behave. For one thing, it can be necessary for them ...
Views: 1365 - Relationships: Can Being Needy Cause Someone To Put Up With Bad Behaviour? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone hasn’t eaten for a little while, they can end up eating things that are not good for them. Due to how hungry they are, it can stop them from being able to resist this type of food. They can find that their will power has deserted them and that they don’t even take the time to ...
Views: 1348 - Relationships: How Should Someone Respond When Another Person Doesn’t Put In Any Effort? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that relationships are about give and take, and it would be hard to argue with this. When two people get together, they will both have their own needs, and it is going to be important for their needs to be met. Even so, this is not to say that both of them are going to have ...
Views: 1525 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Put Up With Bad Behaviour When Someone Is Attractive? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, it is not going to matter what someone looks like as they won’t put up with behaviour that has a negative effect on them. Therefore, if they have just met someone or if they are in a relationship, their behaviour is not going to change. But if there is a difference, they ...
Views: 1342 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Message Others And Then Say They Are Busy When It Comes To Getting Together? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not longer necessary for one to be with someone in order to speak to them. It could be said that this is nothing new, as it has been possible to speak to people over the phone for a quiet some time. However, what is relatively new is that this doesn’t need to take place ...
Views: 1190 - The Media: Are Films Better Than The Mainstream Media When It Comes To Conditioning People? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, there has been one source that people look towards to be informed and another when they want to be entertained. This is not to say that someone thinks about one of these sources when they want to be informed/entertained, as it is likely to be something that just ...
Views: 1193 - Relationships: Do Our Younger Years Define How We See Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf man/woman was asked what they think about the opposite sex, they could say that they are all the same. As a result of this, this is likely to mean that they haven’t got a positive view of them. But if this wasn’t the case and they say that every man/woman is wonderful, it could be said ...
Views: 1462 - Relationships: Why Are Some People Unable To Move On From Their First Love? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one can have the desire to be with someone, they may find that they unable to take the next step. What this is likely to show, is that they are experiencing inner conflict. And until the part of them that wants to start a relationship is stronger than the part of them that doesn’t, ...
Views: 1505 - Communication: Is It Important To Be Consistent? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about the people they are closest to, they are likely to think about their family and/or friends. When they start to think about them, it might not take very long for them to feel good. On one hand, there are going to be the experiences they have shared together, and on ...
Views: 1509 - Success: Do Some People Become Successful In Order To Please Their Parents? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough there are some people who are seen as successful, there are others who are seen differently. What this can come down to is that success is often seen as being something that depends on how well one is doing in their career. Ergo, if someone is not doing well in their career, other ...
Views: 1325 - Corrective Information: Can New Information Allow Someone To Grow? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is at a point in their life where they are unable to move forward, it can be necessary for them to look for new information. Through taking this approach, it can give them the chance to see what they need to do differently. Normal One could find that this is just part of ...
Views: 1279 - Relationships: Is Someone Unlucky If They Always End Up With The Wrong People? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are people who have the tendency to attract the kind of people who they want to be with, there are others who are not going to be able to relate to this. As a result, this area of their lives is likely to be radically different. From the Outside If one was to come across ...
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