Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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They Just Had a Baby. Now She Resents Her Husband’s Freedom

Babies change people’s lives. They require round-the-clock care and constant attention. If you aren’t ready to sacrifice your time and energy to parenting, you’re not … Read more

Woman looks at a bill and costs the paltry few dollars she has in her wallet with a worried expression on her face. Is struggling financially the new normal?

Is Struggling Financially the New Normal?

Everyone is struggling these days. Whether they’re stuck living with their parents because they can’t afford a home or facing sticker shock at rising food … Read more

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15 Reasons Childfree Women Don’t Want Children – and Why Their Ranks Are Growing

For the first time in history, parenthood is a choice. Advances in birth control give women the ability to decide when, if, and how many … Read more

A sad depressed woman sits hugging her knees close to her chest contemplating life's harsh truths.

10 Reasons Why Everyone is So Depressed all of a Sudden

The past few decades have seen a massive influx of depression, especially among teens and young adults. Why is everyone so depressed? Depression Statistics The … Read more

A young woman sitting across the table from her older female boss. They are glaring at each other.

My Boss Told Me Not To Discuss Wages – is that Legal?

Companies will do everything they can to pay their workers as little as possible, even skirt the law. Nowhere is this more apparent than in … Read more

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Justice Served, Reputation Shattered: High-Profile Cases and the Public Backlash

Americans have the right to a fair trial. We care so much about this right that we often sequester jurors, sheltering them from the media … Read more

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Outrageous Examples of Negging Women Deal with Every Day

There’s no depth to the lows some men will sink to for women’s attention. Many go so far as to “neg” women they find attractive, … Read more

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12 Classic TV Tropes Millennials Want to Cancel for Good

TV studios must adapt to changing audiences. Tropes audiences enjoyed only a few years ago no longer fly. Here are familiar tropes of yesteryear that … Read more

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The Top 15 Biggest Mistakes in History Highlight How Far We Still Need to Go

Humanity achieved the impossible. We’ve defeated gravity to stand on the moon, come together to dominate nature, and discovered many of the universe’s deepest secrets. … Read more

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Life on Easy Mode: 19 Pro Tips for a Better Life

Have you ever watched those little videos showcasing a life hack so perfect you can’t believe you didn’t think of it? Here are a bunch … Read more