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- Boundaries: Is It Important For Someone To Be Able To Say No When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one felt tired, it might not matter if someone asked them if they would like to go out. They could put their own needs first and say that they haven’t got the energy to do anything. This could be what always takes place, or it could be something that happens from time to time. If this is ...
Views: 1226 - Celebrity Endorsement: Can A Celebrity Ruin Their Career By Endorsing A Presidential Candidate? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has achieved a certain level of fame, there are a number of things that they can do. On one hand, they could use it to increase their income; with their being a number of ways that this can be done. A Good Idea In addition to what this will do to their bank balance, there ...
Views: 1260 - Presidential Election: Are Some People Using The Presidential Election Result To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though that the presidential election is over, it doesn’t mean that everyone is going to carry on with their life. Instead, there are going to be people who are consumed by what has taken place. This is not to say that these people were not this way during the run-up to the election, as ...
Views: 1098 - 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: 1376 - Relationships: Is It The Future And Not The Present That Holds Some Relationships Together? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about why they are a relationship with someone, they could begin to list what they like about them. This is then going to be a time when they will go over what they bring to their life. Having them in their life is not simply going to give them someone to spend time with; ...
Views: 1135 - The Media: Did The Mainstream Media Play A Part In The Grief That People Are Experiencing Over Trumps Win? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNow that the presidential election is over, it can’t be denied that some people’s emotions have been running high. In some cases, what has taken place is seen as the worst possible outcome, and for others, it is something they have dreamed about for a quiet some time. Along with this, there ...
Views: 1092 - Therapy: Can Someone Become Dependent On Their Therapist If They Are Emotionally Unstable? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is in a position where they find it hard to feel at peace within, it can be a challenge for them to be able to handle life. This is down to the fact that this could be something that affects every part of it. And if they were to think about how long their life has been this way ...
Views: 1240 - The Media: Was The Mainstream Media Only Interested In Getting Hillary Elected? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThe American presidential election has now come to an end, and this has given people plenty to talk about. For some people, the result will be the best thing that could have happened, and for others, it will be the worst possible outcome. It is then not going to matter if these people live ...
Views: 1063 - Social Media: Should Someone Delete Their ‘Friends’ If They Supported A Different Presidential Candidate? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNow that the election is over, it has given people the chance to share their views on what has taken place. This could be a time when one is happy about how it is has gone, or they could feel let down. Alternatively, they could wonder what all the fuss is about, and think about how life will ...
Views: 1036 - Social Media: Is Criticising Trump A Great Way To Gain Approval Online? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has a social media account, there are a number of things that they can do. Even so, they might just prefer to use it to talk to their friends from time to time. If this was to occur, it could be said that it would simply be another part of their life; it is not going to be ...
Views: 1041 - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Realise That Most People Are More Concerned With Fitting In Than Finding The Truth? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone needs food, they are generally going to go shopping; with this being somewhere where they will be able to get everything they need. In the same way, they can also look towards the mainstream media if they want to find out about what is taking place in the world. It Just Happens ...
Views: 1115 - The Media: Does Hillary’s Popularity Prove How Much Control The Mainstream Media Has? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to who would make the best president, it is not uncommon for people to talk about Hillary Clinton. As far as they are concerned, she could be seen as someone who has what it takes to lead America. This is the kind of response that people can have in the real world, and it can ...
Views: 1065 - Self-Destructive: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Self-Destructive? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can be in a position where they take care themselves, they can also end up doing the complete opposite. When this happens, one is not going to treat themselves with respect, and they could even go out of their way to harm themselves. If someone was to take the time to observe their ...
Views: 1066 - Letting Go: Is Life Too Short To Hold Onto The Past? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhat is clear is that human beings don’t live forever; there comes a point in everyone’s life when their time will come to an end. When it comes to when this will be, it can depend on a number of different factors. Due to this, it is often said that life is too short to waste time; each ...
Views: 1275 - Triggered: Does Someone Have The Right To Silence Others If They Are Easily Triggered? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere can be moments when someone is more irritable than others, and this can make it hard to be around them. This could mean that other people are likely to get into an argument with them, or they could simply end up being verbally attacked. Having said that, it might not even be this ...
Views: 1100 - 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: 1386(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Focus On Donald Trump’s Behaviour To Stop People From Seeing The Big Picture? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon to hear people talk about how bad Donald Trump is, and they could have a number of different reasons as to why they have come to this conclusion. In fact, they might not even feel the need to go into why they have this outlook. It’s Obvious As far as they are concerned, ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Warn Others If They Have Been With Someone Who Is Abusive? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s relationship comes to an end, they can have to the need to carry on with their life. There is then going to be no reason for them to spend time talking about the person they were with. The Reason If this is because it ended badly, it will be normal for them to want to put ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Managers: Do Some Managers Only Employ People They Can Control? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are going to be managers out there who employ the people who are the best candidates; there are going to be others who have a different approach. As a result of this, there is a strong chance that they will be employing people for the wrong reasons. An Analogy Let’s say that ...
Views: 1299 - Donald Trump: Are Trump Supporters Idiots? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone pays attention to the mainstream media, they are likely to have heard a lot about both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. And while this could be due to the living in America, this might not be the case. What this shows is how much attention the presidential debate in America is ...
Views: 1457 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Criticize People Who Receive Attention? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone can be in a position where they always find people to criticise, this might only take place from time to time. When it comes to what they can relate to, it could all depend on what mood they are in. As a result of this, the people around them might prefer to keep their distance ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Films: Are Films Created To Condition People? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wants to take it easy, they could decide to go and see a film or to watch one at home. This could also be something that they will do if they have some free time, with this being seen as a good way to spend it. Education Alternatively, they might have the desire to find out about ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Offended: Should Someone Apologize If Another Person Is Offended By Them? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone might have the desire to speak their mind, it doesn’t mean that they will end up doing so. If one was to take a step back and to reflect on why this is, they could find that it’s because they don’t want to lose other peoples approval. Fitting In Their priority is then going ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - 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: 1379(1 vote) - Relationships: Why Do Some Women Believe That All Men Hate Women? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go online and to look for information on the women’s movement, they are likely to come across all kinds of views and opinions. In fact, this could also take place if one was to simply find people who were part of this movement in their local area. University For example, if ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Relationships: Does Someone Need To Be Careful Who They Let Into Their Life If They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that it is important for someone to make sure that they don’t allow ‘toxic’ people into their life. And upon reflection, it doesn’t take much thought to see why this is the case. Interdependent In a way, this is no different to one being told that they shouldn’t eat food ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Try To Stop People From Seeing The Big Picture? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one has the need to find out about what is taking place in the world, there is going to be no reason for them to miss out. This comes down to the fact that the mainstream media is there to inform them. As a result of this, the only way they would miss out is if this was something that ...
Views: 1086 - Relationships: Does Spirituality Allow People To Romanticize Their Issues? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone’s life is not going as they would like it to go, there are a number of things that they can do. This could be a time where one will end up feeling like a victim, and they could then suffer in silence. One will then continue to live their life in the same way, and this can mean ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Selfless: Do Some People Only Help Others Because It Makes Them Feel Good? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are all kinds of things that one can do whilst they are on this planet, and while some things are frowned upon by society, there are other things that are encouraged. For example, one can choose to commit crime, but this will typically lead to a negative outcome. It could be said that ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Offended: Does Someone Have The Right To Silence Others If They Are Offended? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn order for someone to grow and to develop, it is going to be vital for them to be exposed to new information. This will allow them to expand on what they are already aware of and it will enable them to see life differently. Therefore, unless this was to take place, it would stop them from ...
Views: 1224 - Emotional Intelligence: Should Someone Always Listen To Their Heart? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are some people who generally listen to their head, there are others who are more likely to go with their heart. And so regardless of what outlook one has, they can believe that it is the right way to be. Clarity When one has the tendency to use the former, they can say that ...
Views: 1474 - Depression: Is It Easier For Someone To Get Depressed When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one has a problem with their car, it can be normal for someone to ask them what is wrong with it. Through asking this question, they might be able to fix the problem for them, or they could tell them to go to a garage and get it fixed. However, even if they were to fix their car, they are ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - 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: 1415(1 vote) - The Media: Why Do Some People Find It Hard to Back Up Their Arguments When They Listen To The Mainstream Media? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what someone believes about what is taking place in the world, they can be heavily influenced by the mainstream media. Alternatively, they may have a different approach. One might be in a position where they rarely pay attention to this source of information, or they could ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Relationships: Do Some People's Childhood Set Them Up To Feel Smothered When They Experience Intimacy? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to intimacy, it could be said that there are at least three types of people. There can the ones who want to experience it, the ones who do experience it and the ones who do everything they can do avoid it. And whether one has fulfilling relationships can all depend on which one ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Happiness: Do Some People Criticise Others When They Are Unhappy? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one is happy, they can feel the need to share how they feel with others, and this can take place in a number of ways. Perhaps one will be more complimentary than they usually are. It can then be normal for them to say how good someone looks, or they might talk about how they appreciate ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Relationships: How Should Someone Respond When Another Person Is Indifferent? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile one can be friends with people who put in as much effort as they do, there is also the chance that this isn’t the case. It could then be said that some of their relationships will be out of balance. And not only might this apply to their friends, it could also be something that they ...
Views: 4162(1 vote) - 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: 1394(1 vote) - Entitlement Mentality: Can An Entitlement Mentality Cause Someone To Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to people who are successful and those who are not, there are often a number of differences in how the behave. Some of these differences might stand out straight away, while others could take some time to appear. Clarity One thing that successful people often have in common ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Repetition To Control People? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the past, one would have watched TV, listened to the radio or read a paper if they wanted to find out what was taking place in the world. Nowadays, this is no longer necessary, and this is because they can simply go online. And, providing they have a Smartphone, they can do this no matter ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Indifferent: Is It Good Or Bad To Be Indifferent? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that the opposite of love is hate and, therefore, if one doesn’t love someone, they are going to hate them. This is then going to be something that is black and white, and that will be the end of it. A Closer Look However, if one was to take the time to think about how ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - The Media: Why Is The Mainstream Media Biased When It Comes To Presidential Candidates? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when the media has a number of things that they focus on, and then there are others when this is not going to be the case. Instead, they can have one area that will take centre stage, so to speak. Now, this is not to say that a paper or a news channel, for instance, will ...
Views: 1112 - Offended: Does Someone Need To Embrace Their Masculine Nature If They Are Always Offended? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to stay up to date with what is taking place in the mainstream media, they may have come to see that it is not uncommon to hear about people who have been offended by one thing or another. This may cause them to wonder why people have become so sensitive in today’s world. At ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Emotional Problems: Should Someone Look At Their Childhood If They Have Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has a lot going on internally and they are finding it hard to settle down, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to do something about it. As if they were to simply put up with what is taking place, they will end up suffering unnecessarily. The Logical Approach ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - The Media: Does The Mainstream Media Use Peoples Empathy To Control Them? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the mainstream media have a number of different ways in which to keep people distracted, unformed and deceived. And while some of these ways are well known, there are others that are not. However, even though people can be aware of some the tactics that they use, it ...
Views: 1050 - Relationships: Is It A Waste Of Energy For Someone To Try And Find Out Why Their Relationship Came To An End? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one is in a relationship and it was to come to an end, they might be only too happy that they are able to move on with their life. For a number of weeks or even months, they may have been thinking about how much better their life would be if they were both to go their separate ...
Views: 1576 - Social Media: Can Someone Use Social Media To Sound Deep? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone uses social media, it is up to them how they decide to present themselves, and this means that they have a lot of control. Still, this is not to say that everyone who uses it will realise this. Another Part For some people, this could just be seen as somewhere where they can ...
Views: 1120 - Social Media: Does Social Media Make It Easy For Someone To Create The Impression That They Are A Good Person? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone wanted to display their personality in the past, it would have been necessary for them to be around others. However, in today’s world this is no longer the case, and this is primarily due to social media. It is now possible for one to display their personality no matter where they ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Therapy: Why Do Some People Judge People Who Have Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone has a problem with their car, there is a strong chance that they will end up taking it to a garage. And this is likely to take place without one spending a lot of time thinking about whether this is the right decision or not. No Pressure This is because one won’t be doing ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Boundaries: Does The Fear Of Being Abandoned Stop You From Having Boundaries? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone is used to being walked over by others, they can feel like a victim, or they can have a different outlook. When one can relate to the former, it will be normal for them to feel as though they have no control over their life. Alternatively, when one doesn’t see themselves in this ...
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