Opinion Archives - Partners in Fire

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Europeans Shocked and Outraged at America’s Work Culture

Americans are in love with work. We brag about our long hours and lack of sleep while buying productivity-boosting self-help books so we can make … Read more

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Stuck in the Middle With You: How The Middle Class Trap is Designed To Make You Struggle

America trots its strong middle class as a virtue, the backbone of society. It’s aspirational for many; an American middle-class lifestyle means a cozy house, … 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

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

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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

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He Makes 3X his Girlfriend’s Salary. Should They Split Bills Equally?

Moving in together is a huge step. You have to mesh your schedules together and see if you’re compatible in daily life. Another giant step … Read more

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He Wants Wife To Rehome Her Cats. Is He Right?

People love their pets, but sometimes they can create contention around the home. One man took to Reddit to find out if he was in … Read more

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Dream Jobs Don’t Exist. How To Pursue a Happy Life Instead

What’s your dream job? What career would you want to do for the rest of your life? Does it give you purpose, meaning, and fulfillment? … Read more

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It’s Not Pragmatic Vs Idealistic: Balance Your Two Selves & Live Your Best Life

The internal struggle between pragmatism and idealism is real. The pragmatic vs idealist debate keeps people stuck in a constant state of anxiety, unsure of … Read more

A shanty town of tents line a street in Los Angeles. US flags appear on the front of many tents. The scene represents America's poverty trap.

America Absolutely Has a Poverty Trap. These Greedy Systems Keep People Poor

The American Dream relies on the myth that if you work hard, you’ll be successful and move up in society. You’ll be able to give … Read more

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Nothing in Life is Free. Discover How You Pay; One Way or Another

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