Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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15 Warning Signs a Man Will Stay Single Forever

Men of the internet banded together to help their brothers identify the things keeping them single. Prepare for eternal loneliness if you behave this way. … Read more

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12 Reasons Millennials Aren’t Getting More Conservative Like Their Boomer Parents Did

Millennials heard it all their lives from their Boomer parents. “You may think that now, but you’ll get more conservative as you get older.” Is … Read more

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Office Pizza Party is a Foul Reward for Overworked, Underpaid Workers

Workers love pizza parties! Or do they? One day in the not-so-distant past, they did. Managers used to surprise the team with a tasty pizza … Read more

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People DO Want To Work – They DON’T Want To Be Exploited

“Nobody wants to work anymore,” they lament. It sounds true, especially to business owners who can’t find labor. The internet abounds with stories of people … Read more

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10 Ways To Improve Your Pickleball Game Using Tennis Strategies

Pickleball, America’s newest craze, is taking the country by storm. As a self-absorbed tennis purest, I fought the urge to play Pickleball for the longest … Read more

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Follow Your Dreams is Great Advice – Unless You’re Poor

Millennials were taught to pursue their dreams. Don’t worry about the money, they said. It will come when you love what you do. While the … Read more

A man and a woman on the couch gaming together to represent when my girlfriend plays games with other guys.

My Girlfriend Plays Games with Other Guys. How Should I Handle it?

Technology allows us to fire up our gaming systems and play with friends worldwide. We meet people from different places and learn new perspectives while … Read more

A woman sits on a window sill looking sadly outside to represent this doesn't feel like me.

Don’t Let These 16 Stealthy Happiness Killers Steal Your Joy

As we strive for full, happy lives, we don’t realize we’re standing in our own way. Insidious happiness killers sneak up on us, and we … Read more

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22 Massive Problems Today’s Women Constantly Battle

Equal rights ended women’s struggles, right? If you visit some of the manosphere centers of the internet, you might believe that falsehood, but women still … Read more

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Is Tipping Culture Out of Control? Join the Debate!

Tipping culture has gone mad. You’re expected to tip every time you order something, whether it be a premade muffin at the deli, delivery, or … Read more