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We've all got different tastes and palates, but while the internet is inundated with fiery debates on the merits of mushrooms and pineapple on pizza (for the record, it's an emphatic no from me on both counts), I think we can all agree on the fact that chocolate is awesome.…
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Any wedding planner worth their salt will tell you that the golden rule for nuptials is this: if something can go wrong at the ceremony, then it will go wrong: and probably at the worst possible time. Maybe the bride will struggle to fit into their dress, maybe the maid…
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Holland is hailed as a country whose drug policy sets it apart from its neighbours. The cannabis cafes or “coffee shops” in its capital of Amsterdam are merely tolerated rather than legal, but they form something of a Mecca for cannabis smokers. CBD oil is now widely sold in shops…
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For many gay people, the day you come out is one of the most important events in your life. It's a fundamental acknowledgement of your identity and sexual preference. For some it's a traumatic experience, fraught with homophobia, rejection and bitterness. For others, coming out is a positive affirmation of love…
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I don't know about you guys, but I think that getting a well-priced decent haircut is one of life's most difficult challenges. Finding a job and a relationship that make you feel good is hard, sure, but finding a person who can cut your hair is a bond for life…
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This year, I think it's a pretty sure bet that a lot of the New Year's Resolutions you'll hear over the next few days have to do with healthy eating. When you consider how many plant-based diets are popping up all over the place, there's a good chance you'll be…
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Should a man foot the bill on the first date? Let's hope you're done living in the 1920s and your answer to this question is 'absolutely not'. Unfortunately, though, not all women are of this mindset - as shown by a recent controversial incident shared to Reddit. Reddit user u/CuteBananaMuffin…
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Suffering through an illness can often leave your confidence at rock bottom. But, one British teaching assistant is determined to change this and inspire confidence in bowel disease sufferers. Bethany Gallagher, from Sheffield, England, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease when she was just 15 years old. The inflammatory bowel disease…
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There are a lot of stresses that come from being a parent, and it doesn't necessarily get any easier once your child gets older. Sure, they become more independent and capable of looking after themselves, but at the same time the increased freedom they attain can lead to more worries…
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Postnatal depression is a subject that is still very much a taboo in our society, and there are plenty of new mothers out there who are suffering in silence as a result of the stigma around this mental illness. Not only that, but this malady often has a negative effect…
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Every relationship dynamic is different. It doesn't matter whether you're a straight, gay, married, cohabiting, have kids, never want kids, love each other to a sickening degree, or barely tolerate one another - these things alone do not entirely determine the connection you have with another person. And, because of…
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Every January, I get a pretty solid reminder that although I'd like to be a stronger, more disciplined person, I end every December and begin the New Year as same old me. Over the years, I've tried to set myself New Year's Resolutions, and they've slowly grown more vague, existential…
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