Opinion Archives - Page 4 of 8

Women working in the office to represent the rise in female breadwinners.

How To Navigate Complex Feelings about Being a Female Breadwinner

In the 1950s, the idea of a woman providing for her husband and family was unheard of. Our grandmothers stayed home, caring for children and … Read more

A couple on the couch. He's leaning in to kiss her but she has her hand up as if to say no, although she's still smiling.

Hollywood’s Biggest Lies about Love and Relationships

A hopeless romantic watches Disney movies and waits patiently for her night in shining armor to whisk her away to her happily ever after. Romance … Read more

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These Tools and Resources Would Simplify Your Life if You’d Only Just Use Them

Modern life provides many great amenities. However, we sometimes get so spoiled that we forget the numerous resources available to make our lives safer, easier, … Read more

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It’s Time to Move on From these Once Highly Respected Products & Ideas

Some things run their course. Brands, ideas, and guidelines may shine like the brightest star, then lose their luster and public appeal. Although some highly … Read more

A proud American waves a flag over his head, representing how America is the best countries. But that's not always true, as there are many things other countries do better.

17 Things Other Countries Do Better Than the US Proving We Aren’t The Best

American exceptionalism tells us America is the best country in the world. “USA! USA!” We Chant. “We’re Number One; We’re Number One!” We scream. But … 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?

10 Things That Are Far More Expensive Than They Should Be

Life is expensive. Nothing is free, and the skyrocketing cost of living forces people to spend most of their money on basic living expenses. The … Read more

A happy, free woman sits on a rock that's off the beaten path, overlooking the water. She's rejected the traditional life script and being true to herself.

How Society’s Insidious Life Script Keeps People Stuck in Boxes. Break Free

There’s a path we’re supposed to take in life. It’s hammered into us from a young age, and as it is written, so it shall … Read more

A bored woman listening to a friend endlessly talk to represent off-putting behaviors that makes people avoid you.

The Off-Putting Behavior That’s Holding You back in Life

If you want to be in a healthy relationship of any kind, whether a friendship, romantic partnership, or even work relationship, you need to show … Read more

A rich, evil looking business man sitting in a dark room, plotting, to represent things that shouldn't be legal.

Dangerous Legal Loopholes: 12 Awful Things that Shouldn’t Be Legal

Some things are illegal but cause no harm, while others are perfectly legal yet hurt vast swaths of the population. The system sometimes leaves us … Read more

A woman celebrates her 30th birthday by holding up balloons spelling out 30.

Turning 30: Thoughts about Reaching the Pinnacle of Adulthood

If your twenties are for exploring life and finding yourself, turning thirty is when true adulthood sets in. It’s time to settle into life and … Read more