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419. China's Newer Metro Systems Are Very Effective

Taking the metro in China’s megacities is a conventient way to get around.

418. To a Real Narcissist (and Racist), Nothing Is Ever Good Enough

To a true narcissist — especially one with racist views — nothing is ever good enough.

417. Is it the Right Direction?

Direction matters.

416. The Limits of Tolerance

Just as with anything, there are limits to what we are able to tolerate.

415. Not a Match​

When dating, the first step is to find a suitable match—not someone who is completely incompatible.

414. Gaslighting: When Carrots Are Called Potatoes (and You’re Supposed to Agree)

Gaslighting is what abusers use to make you doubt your reality.

413. Why Are You Constantly Talking About Your Father?

I am not a fan of triangulation, and I have asked you to stop.

412. When Someone Claims They're An Empath, But They Are Not​

Some people use manipulation to pretend they have a skill they don’t actually have.

411. From Rights to Ruin: The Narcissist’s World Order

Narcissists have a long history of destroying other people’s lives.

410. Control, Control, and ... Even More Control

Some narcissists are rather unrelaxed human beings who … stress other people out all the time.

409. Yes, Other People Are Allowed to Have Boundaries

Go, figure!

408. Spam Comments​

These are some recent spam comments I’ve received.

407. Dangerous and Non-dangerous Racism

When it comes to racism, there is a significant difference between harmful and non-harmful forms.

406. No, I Wouldn't

(Or: You don’t get to choose that.)

405. Is It a Need or a Want?​

A need means something is necessary for survival; a want means it is not.

404. Let Me Repeat My Boundary​

Let me say it again: I am interested in neither you nor your daddy.

403. The Dangers of Incel Groups: When a Person Changes Beyond Recognition

Someone I once knew completely changed after becoming involved in incel forums.

402. When the Narrative Is Stolen from the Victim

A victim who tells her story truthfully is powerful, but often, others steal her story and share it inaccurately.

401. Groups and Rules

Typically, groups have spoken or unspoken rules that must be followed if you want to remain a part of them.