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Melanie Allen
True Neutral Revealed: Tropes, Examples, and How to Best Use this Alignment
Find balance. Weigh the good and the bad. Toe the line between morality and ethics. Embrace neutrality regardless of what’s happening around you. The true neutral character alignment in Dungeons & Dragons forces you to act without choosing a side. Here’s how to make that work.
14 Terrible Trends from the Last Decade We Wish Would End
Times change, and not always for the better. Here are the 14 worst trends that arose over the past decade that we desperately wish would disappear. We hate that ownership is getting replaced with subscription services. Everything from car features to software to even housing is now primarily available on a subscription model. We want to own things again.
16 Indulgent Self-Care Sunday Ideas To Incorporate Into Your Weekly Schedule
Self-care is vital to a healthy, productive life. Unfortunately, far too many of us skip out on this crucial wellness activity. Embracing self-care Sunday forces people to take time out of their hectic lives to give themselves a much-needed break, if only for a few minutes.
Safe Travels! Revealing the Meaning and Proper Use Behind the Popular Expression
Your best friend is about to embark on an adventure around the world. “Safe travels!” you exclaim as they head out for their trip. What does the expression really mean? Where did it come from? And did you even say it right?
Man Can’t Bother With Pregnant Wife and Doesn’t Get Why He’s Wrong
Bringing a new life into the world is stressful. Kids are expensive, and the nine months of pregnancy can wreak havoc on women’s bodies and minds. One man came to Reddit because he’s already fed up before the child is even born.
Is Your Relationship Toxic? Flee if You Notice Any of These Red Flags!
When you’re wearing rose-colored glasses, red flags look like normal flags. It’s hard to take the love goggles off and view your relationship from an outside perspective. We often fall into toxic, harmful relationships and don’t notice the unhealthy dynamic.
12 Life Stats We Really Don’t Want To See
If life were a game allowing you to see your stats during the “game over” screen, what would you want to see? What would you be horrified to see?. Internet users pondered over that very question, hoping they never discover their true stats in these 12 areas of their lives.
10 Gaming Franchises that Need to Make a Sequel
Home gaming made a splash with the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in the 80s and has been an integral part of our lives ever since. Some beloved retro games faded quietly into the abyss, while others became franchises with generational appeal. Unfortunately, some of the best franchises also got lost in the shuffle.
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 what to do. Our idealistic side sees the good in a world bursting with opportunity, while the pragmatic side knows the truth about how things work.
Husband Doesn’t Want to Share His Dinner After Wife Took Care of Kids All Day
Parenting is a lot of work. Kids need constant attention, and sometimes caring for them all day prevents us from caring for ourselves. One man left his wife to handle the kids all day on her day off from work, then complained that she dared ask him to share his dinner.
We Didn’t Think It Would Happen Here: 15 Examples of Rising Fascism in the US
America, the land of the free, home of the brave. The country stood as a stalwart of free speech and democracy until, one day, it didn’t. Here are 15 developments from the last 25 years proving The United States is on a collision course toward authoritarianism. Can we stop it before it’s too late?
Are You Wasting Money on any of these 13 Unnecessary Expenses?
That's a life stat none of us want to see, but the harsh truth is all of us are guilty of wasting money in some fashion. We impulse buy a fancy new trinket, splurge on junk food, or go into debt to pay for a vacation.
101 Fantastic Things to do with Friends for Thrilling Fun Any Time
Is your friend group bored of hitting the same old dive bars and bland restaurants? Inject new life into your friendships to keep things stimulating!. Discover new destinations, embark on thrilling adventures, and learn new things, all while bonding with those closest to you.
When Splitting the Bill Destroys the Friendship
Heading out to eat with a friend group can lead to distrust and hurt feelings when it comes time to pay. Some folks have very different ideas of what splitting the check means, often making others feel like they’re being taken for a ride.
Compelling Evidence That We’re Actually Living in a Simulation
Is the Matrix real? The conspiracy theory that we’re living in a simulation has been gaining steam since the iconic film hit theaters over 20 years ago. The evidence surrounds us, though we usually dismiss it as coincidence. One person asked the internet to share top indicators that the simulation theory holds water. These small pieces of evidence are things we’d look back upon as evidence if we ever found out with certainty that we were living in a simulation.
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Melanie Allen is an American journalist and happiness expert. She has bylines on MSN, the AP News Wire, Wealth of Geeks, Media Decision, and numerous media outlets across the nation. She covers a wide range of topics centered around self-actualization and the quest for a fulfilling life.
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