Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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19 Ridiculously Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits No One Talks About

Are you living a healthy life? You may work out and avoid toxic substances, but a lot of unhealthy actions can creep up on you. … Read more

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15 Life-Changing Realizations that Can Make You Happier Starting Today

Sometimes changing your life is as easy as gaining a fresh perspective. Consider these thought-provoking realizations internet users claim changed their life. Your Thoughts Don’t … Read more

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Are Millennials Killing Housekeeping? 12 Reasons Why They Can’t Keep Tidy Homes

Millennials killed restaurants, weddings, and…*checks notes* housekeeping! Millennial homes are much more cluttered than their parents but with good reason. Here’s why Millennials can’t keep … Read more

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Does Society Hate Mothers? How We Punish Motherhood at Every Turn

America hates motherhood. You wouldn’t know that from hearing politicians talk, though. Many scream about “protecting women” and “family values,” but the policies enacted betray … Read more

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Husband Scoffs at Sharing His Dinner After Wife Took Care of Kids All Day

Parenting is a lot of work. Kids need constant attention, and sometimes caring for them all day prevents us from caring for ourselves. One man … Read more

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The Top 12 Most Embarrassing Life Stats We Never Want To See

If life were a game allowing you to see your stats during the “game over” screen, what would you want to see? What would you … Read more

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Double Standards for Men and Women: 12 Ways Society Treats Women More Harshly

Society still praises men while deriding women for the very same actions. Discover society’s double standards for men and women that we all wish would … Read more

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12 Social Taboos That Desperately Need Normalizing

Social taboos keep a populace under control. Sometimes they’re crucial for a functioning society, but some social taboos need to be normalized. Social Taboos that … Read more

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Defining Moments of Our Lives: People of All Ages Share the First News Stories They Remember

Every few years, a massive event rocks a generation. These news stories become part of our core memories, helping form unbreakable generational values. Here, people … Read more

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Chilling Proof America Isn’t the Meritocracy You Think It Is

American society tricks its citizens into thinking it’s a meritocracy where anyone can succeed if they try hard enough. A deep dive into what’s really … Read more