Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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Deadbeat Refuses to Work but Thinks His Family Should House Him

While it’s true that no one wants to work, it’s also true that most of us realize we have to work to survive in this … Read more

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Let Go of Trivial Matters: These Won’t Matter in Five Years So Stop Stressing

We spend far too much time obsessing over details that don’t really matter. A good rule of thumb is if you won’t care in five … Read more

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The Top Ten Most Overrated Cities You’ll Regret Visiting

There are hundreds of fantastic cities to visit. Some are gateways to natural wonders, while others allow visitors to immerse themselves in art, history, and … Read more

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14 Fantastic Reasons To Enjoy Winter You Probably Didn’t Consider

After the magic of Christmas, the full force of winter’s drudgery takes effect. The following two months bring freezing temperatures, short days, winter storms, and … Read more

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Everyday Lies People Need to Stop Believing as Truth

Lies surround us. Insidious deceptions, half-truths, and falsehoods envelop us at every turn. But we love the lies. We believe them, despite their absurdity, comforted … Read more

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Date Night Disasters: These First Date Behaviors All But Guarantee They Won’t Call

We’ve all had bad dates. But sometimes people behave so poorly on a first date the potential partner wants to run for the hills right … Read more

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Soul-Sucking Interests That Become People’s Entire Personalities

Hobbies are essential to a happy life. However, sometimes people let their life revolve so entirely around a particular hobby or interest that it becomes … Read more

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Poorly Designed Products That Make Us Wonder if the Designer Ever Even Used it

Some products don’t live up to their hype. Others seem like good ideas but have such awful design flaws that consumers scratch their heads, wondering … Read more

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Shocking First Date Revelations People had No Shame Sharing

Amidst the flurry of tingles and butterflies, first dates offer the opportunity to get to know someone on a fundamental level. Setting your feelings aside … Read more

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The Truth Hurts, So Millions of People Deny These Very Real Facts

In a world where everyone feels their opinion is as valid as hard evidence, the truth gets buried in a sea of falsity. Here are … Read more