Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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Global Problems We All Ignore While Sitting Comfortably in Our First World Bubbles

The world is not okay. Here are some of the biggest problems humans worldwide face that we don’t often pause to consider. Civil War Some … Read more

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The Best Evidence Suggesting We’re Really Living in a Simulation

Is the Matrix real? The conspiracy theory that we’re living in a simulation has been gaining steam since the iconic film hit theaters over 20 … Read more

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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