Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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The Shocking Moment We Realized We Married the Wrong Person

Somewhere between 40% and 50% of all marriages end in divorce. We go into marriage with rose-colored glasses, hoping for the best and ignoring the … Read more

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17 Experiences Every Person Must Have at Least Once In Their Life

Everyone has different life goals, but some things transcend individualism. Here are 17 experiences every human should have at least once. Comfortable With You Can … Read more

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10 Retro Gaming Franchises that Need to Make a Comeback

Home gaming made a splash with the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in the 80s and has been an integral part of our lives … Read more

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He Discovered His Wife’s Secret Bank Account and Rages. But Was She Wrong?

A good marriage takes trust. A couple merges their lives together, combining everything from furniture to finances. Discovering that your partner hid something from you … Read more

A woman sits alone on her couch. She looks sad and unsure what to do, to represent the millennial mid-life crisis.

How the Millennial Mid-Life Crisis is Killing the Red Sports Car Economy

Millennials aren’t the kids you think they are. The oldest members of the cohort are now approaching their 40s, the age of the mid-life crisis. … Read more

12 Simple Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep will Help You Sleep Better Tonight

Do you want to wake up feeling energized and ready to take on the world? Then you need a good night’s sleep. Sleep is vital … Read more

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Useless Man Ruins Groceries Rather than Do “Her” Job

Many couples struggle to find the right balance of who does what around the house. All too often, the bulk of the household responsibility falls … Read more

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The Boss Hates Work Life Balance But You’ll Never Be Rewarded for Sacrificing It

Managers don’t care about their underlings. They want to extract as much labor from the working class as humanely possible for the lowest price. Their … Read more

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Why Donating Leave Isn’t the Feel-Good Story You Think It Is

We’ve all heard the heartwarming tales of employees from a company stepping up to donate their leave to coworkers battling cancer. The media paints a … Read more

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Overcome Workout Anxiety with 6 Secrets To Making Exercise Part of Your Day

As a certified personal Trainer whose primary focus is special populations and senior health, I’m always sympathetic when asked to train people who haven’t exercised … Read more