Opinion Archives - Partners in Fire

A man and woman sit on a bench. He's obviously annoyed, but she's oblivious and talking.

Things That Drive Us Crazy: Top 12 Most Annoying Things in Life

As much as we wish life could be rainbows and butterflies all the time, we all know the truth. Some stuff drives us crazy. Sadly, … Read more

A woman has a panic attack in the middle of a crowded street, and everyone around her ignores her to show how society is broken.

You’re Not Crazy – Society Is Broken. But We Can Fix It

Society is broken. Nothing works for normal people. Everything is hard and painful. Basic survival is an endless struggle. How Society is Broken Every aspect … Read more

A depressed grandmother laying sadly on the bed with her hand over her head.

Our Grandmothers Were Trapped. Honor Their Sacrifices By Living the Life They Couldn’t

I’ve been thinking about my grandmother a lot lately. She passed away about seven years ago after battling diabetes and other health issues. She had … Read more

An idyllic main street of small town American to represent living in a small town.

6 Fantastic Benefits of Living in a Small Town (and 4 Pitfalls)

“Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world” – Journey, Don’t Stop Believing Journey offers a bleak description of … Read more

woman throwing papers behind her as she quits her job representing red flags to leave a job and signs you should quit.

Signs You Should Quit: Top 10 Red Flags to Leave a Job

We have a complicated relationship with work. In theory, it’s supposed to give us purpose and meaning, but in reality, a job is typically just … Read more

Office workers arguing in a meeting to represent the most arrogant professions and professions that attract the worst people.

Arrogant, Rude and Mean: 16 Crucial Professions Attracting the Worst People

Some essential jobs attract the worst kinds of people. They offer money, power, or status, symbols which, unfortunately, bring out the worst in humanity. Others … Read more

Man holding a sign that says "free stuff." He's looking down at the writing to represent the idea that nothing in life is free because you are the product.

Nothing in Life is Free – Find Out Why That’s Actually Okay

Nothing in life is free. If you think it’s free, you’re being duped. Nothing in Life is Free A lot of things seem free. You … Read more

Siloutte of family waving American flags in the ealry morning sun to symbolize the American Dream. The child is sitting on the father's shoulders

The American Dream is Within Reach, But It’s Not What You Think

What is the American dream? The idea of a white picket fence in suburbia with 2.5 kids, a dog, and a cat reigns supreme in … Read more

Women plugging their ears to ignore the messed up things society allows.

19 Horrible Things Society Normalizes Despite the Harm They Cause

Society isn’t perfect. It’s made up of flawed humans who have flawed ideas. In theory, we do our best to enact fair laws, justice systems, … Read more

parents doing their own thing ignoring their small child that's sitting between them

Adults Ruin Everything: 15 Childhood Joys Grown Ups Hijacked

Adults ruin everything. Some things are meant for kids, but that doesn’t stop greedy adults from hoarding it for themselves and ultimately ruining it. Here … Read more