Friends want people who will tell it to them straight and not lie, but how to do that without causing problems? It’s not always easy to be honest when you know it might hurt your friend or even end the friendship. Being honest with people is a crucial step in becoming friends, because honesty translates
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Sexism is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as an unfair treatment of people because of their gender; especially : an unfair treatment of women. Hence, a sexist would be a guy who displays sexism; who believes certain roles are defined only for men, and some only for women. Would it surprise you to know
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If you have been following the meaning of the days of the week series, you would have read through Monday to Wednesday; how the ancient Greeks arrived at a name for each day of the week by assigning a “planet” to each of the days; and how these days were translated by the Norse and Anglo-Saxons
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It can be maddening when a friend suddenly cuts you off, seemingly with no reason. You are probably driving yourself crazy trying to figure out why, but you might never know. Here are some common reasons why a friend might stop talking to you, and what you can do. 1. You Did Something Wrong Chances
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You have heard a lot about sex already, and if you will tell the absolute truth – it’s ALWAYS on your mind. You shouldn’t feel too guilty about that, because as a teenager, it’s a new, over-powering feeling that you are grappling with. But it will do you a world of good if you can
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It is often rare to find girls who fall into all three categories, since on the average, girls are shorter than boys. Further, a girl must be really good looking for her to stand out in a group, and intelligence is an attribute equally spread across both genders. So, let’s take each one at a
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No one is born confident, it is a skill that is learnt. And too many times, that confidence is lost through comparisons between self and others – comparing our weaknesses with others’ strengths -, or when there is an over-dependence on others to validate us – that is, to make us feel good about ourselves.
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Aunt Flo has not come visiting this month? But that’s unusual, as she’s never late! She’s about as regular as a Swiss Clock, you say (these have a reputation for being on-the-nose accurate!). This change in plan sends pure terror into your heart if you have been drinking stolen waters, and you cannot help but
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A quote by an unknown person goes: Be good to your siblings…They are your closest link to your past, and the ones most likely to be there with you into the future. But why is it sometimes hard to get along with your brothers and sisters? While sibling rivalry might always be a mystery, how
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It’s hard to be a teenager in this day and age, because we get mixed messages from the media and from people around us. Be yourself! No, be like this. Be whatever weight you want! But pay attention to all these movies and TV shows where everyone is a size 2. Never settle for a
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