Social Science - 1 July 2007

Because I really believe that I might be...

2007-07-01 08:10:28 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah 4 in Psychology

Why does it seem like I'm the only person in the world who doesn't think human beings are ultimately destined to destroy themselves and the earth along with them? On the contrary, I like to believe that the future holds things of such magnificence that those of us who are alive today cannot even begin to comprehend it, because we are still in the slow and often painful process of growing. I think human beings are not only capable of one day reaching the true pinnacle of evolution, but I think it's very likely that they will do so.

Yet whenever the topic of the future of humanity comes up, it's always the so-called optimists of this world who insist that we are doomed to nuclear holocaust, or pollution-driven mass extinction. I don't claim to have an optimistic outlook in every aspect of my life, but when it comes to the really big question, I just might be the only real optimist on the planet!

2007-07-01 08:09:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I just have too much energy at night, things that can bore me during the day stimulate me at night. Such as talking, watching tv, listening to music etc. It's a great mystery to me, night time is supposed to be for sleeping but I dont want to sleep, day time is for being awake but I just want to sleep.

2007-07-01 08:06:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

i had a dream that i went on this ride that swung really high in the air. it was a really out there ride. i was scared to go on it then i decided to go on it. i thought i would get hurt. i went on and it was really fun and i went on a few times more..

what is this dream trying to tell me?

2007-07-01 07:56:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

Whenever I'm sitting in class, and I try to pay UTMOST attention to the teacher, and I write down everything he/she says, and then the teacher asks us to do some questions later, I have like, no idea what to do to answer the questions, or solve the problems. But I'm paying attention! What's wrong with me? Everybody else who are like, drawing in class and who don't seem to be paying attention are able to understand the teacher very clearly, and are able to solve the problems easily. And it's not like, ONE person... it's EVERYONE in the class. What's wrong with me??? Do I have a learning disability? I hope not!!! That's just plain scary!!!!

2007-07-01 07:52:49 · 9 answers · asked by pixiestix 1 in Psychology

What is the purpose?

These three identify whether we have never been married, married, or previously married/NA. Men on the other hand, have “Mr.” It does not identify HIS marital status.

I don’t mind the last name change. I think that’s enough to link us to being married. But why do we also have to also identify ourselves as a Mrs.? The man doesn’t change a thing. He is still “Mr. Doe”, before he married and the same after he marries. “Mrs.” is an abbreviation of “Mr’s.”, ‘showing possession to Mr.’ I think it’s just as acceptable in addressing them Mr. & Ms. Doe. I think “Ms.” Is a great compromise. It comes across as equal to “Mr.”

You’re not denying that you are married (or not). We can be addressed equally without any personal connotation if we are involved with or without a spouse.

WHY do we have to labeled as such; or WHAT is the reason for having the 3 titles; OR tell me why we should or shouldn’t continue the usage of “Miss” or “Mrs.” Men: I’d be interested to know what you guys also think.

2007-07-01 07:49:36 · 31 answers · asked by a fan 2 in Gender Studies

a while back in high school or juniors, not wuite sure, i was being really badly bullied,
problems at home and messed right up, i was 10, i done somthing so wrong, SO
WRONG!, i feel like such an idiot, if only i could turn back the
clocks, im so frightened in case it all comes out, im such a normal person,
there is noting unusual about me, back then i REALLY wasnt all there in
my head, people keep telling me to appoligise but i cant, if they knew
what it was they would understand. i cant say what it is. very confidential help me, i need advice.

2007-07-01 07:44:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I used to like a guy that said he was moody/depressed/low self-esteeem as long as he can remember. Do you think someone can be born with this condition? Maybe those kids are more susceptible to the events of the environment so they can get affected for example by parents with issues like alcoholism and issues like that and their siblings who are not that sensitive do not react to that? Do you think these kids are usually smarter or more intelligent on some level just because they see/feel what is happening around them and are different than other kids?

2007-07-01 07:40:38 · 7 answers · asked by stargazer 2 in Psychology

How should i be sexually open with my new guy?

Can anyone tell me if the marriage between asian and white couple lasts a lifetime?

Psychics did my ex get over me?

How long can a virgo stand pain?

Is there a psychic out there who can tell me if?

2007-07-01 07:28:32 · 15 answers · asked by Thomas B 5 in Psychology

I think people should stop looking for who they are and start creating who they are.Anybody feel me?

2007-07-01 07:26:14 · 8 answers · asked by SayWhatchaLike 3 in Psychology

Women make all kinds of generalizations and insulting remarks toward men and most of us keep our cool. So why is it that any time you make a generalization about women (which has some truth like most generalizations) they go crazy with anger? Why can't women take criticism? You women are FAR from perfect so why are you so defensive?

Part of equality is being able to roll with the punches ladies :)

2007-07-01 07:24:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Earlier this year I got faced with living on my own and without a partner for the first time in my life (I am 27). I do not take it as loneliness, it is a gift because I have issues from the past I need to solve and learn how to live with in order to be able to lead a happy life and then get into a reelationship with someoen who will be worth my love. In any event, I am spending a part of my summer vacation with my parents back home and I am facing some painful days but also knowing i am exactly where I need to be. Ive realized that I have big issues with my parents. My father is extremely dominant but a good person and that contrast used to confuse me as a kid because I thought that his behaviour is justified just because he has a good and honest heart. My mother is a person born to be a pleaser and I am so disguisted at her because she is also a good hearted woman and she could ve been well educated, but she decided that she wasn t worth anything and she ended up ...

2007-07-01 07:21:45 · 4 answers · asked by stargazer 2 in Psychology

I learned that I use 8% lol

2007-07-01 07:19:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I want to hear from women and men who have experience with women. My wife seems to be taking longer and longer to get ready to do things, including going to work, going out (for any reason), and even going to bed. In my possibly uninformed opinion, it is pathological. So I am asking to see if ALL women just take a ridiculously long time to get ready to go somewhere, including bed, or if my wife has a problem that needs to be addressed.

2007-07-01 07:17:50 · 9 answers · asked by Dennis H 4 in Other - Social Science

someone has been abused or harmed

2007-07-01 07:15:08 · 4 answers · asked by max 1 in Psychology

I have a couple of friends that are gay men, and it always seems that straight women hit on them when they go out for dinner, etc. Is it because gay men are generally good looking, well dressed, and well mannered?

2007-07-01 07:06:51 · 17 answers · asked by MaryCheneysAccessory 6 in Gender Studies

I have stretches of time where I don't want to be around people, and other times when I'm really gregarious. It kind of makes me feel guilty and defective when I'm in an antisocial mood, kind of like I should go out and be around people, because it's expected of me. I was a teacher for 8 years, and thought that the agoraphobia would go away with more social contact. By the end of the week I would feel totally comfortable, only to feel absolutely freaked out on Monday mornings. Any suggestions?

2007-07-01 06:53:33 · 4 answers · asked by neil k 3 in Psychology

My son is turning 18 soon and has recently begun dating. However his first girlfriend has very small breasts, probably an A-cup. Now god bless his heart, he loves her ever so much, but I'd like to set a firm precedent to avoid future heartbreak.

I wouldn't want him to be ridiculed by his friends and classmates for 'going out with a flatty' as I would have been back in my younger years. Unendowed females are also generally emotionally unstable due to low self-esteem (I don't want a teenage drama queen on my son's hands!)

My biggest worry is that many years down the line, their female children would be 'flat chicks' as well. I'd like my son to be a spittin' image of his old man, and to help him avoid some obvious mistakes.

Should I forbid him from dating her or let him figure it out for himself over time?

2007-07-01 06:50:53 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

with celebrations for all of life's occasions and a support network there for all of lifes trials rather than working on things like getting a posher house/car more prestigious job etc all material things which often are accompanied by discontentment/stress/depression/isolation etc?

2007-07-01 06:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-07-01 06:08:56 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly 3 in Sociology

I have had the same nightmare/dream for 8 years its not that it scares me anymore because it has changed but when i have this dream i know that day will be an emotional day. I will cry for no reason and have panic attacks for no reason. I try to contral them but the dream i am sure brings the emotioal crap to the surfous. HOw do i stop these nightmare/dreams?

2007-07-01 06:06:24 · 10 answers · asked by rainmichelle2007 2 in Dream Interpretation

for a day, i didnt relaise what to do about a problem, i was really confused but then i realised that when my bf gets upset, i am to cheer him up and then ask whats wrong. i didnt. the next day i realised that and i feel so stupid and dumb and so bad for it.
He doesnt still want to talk about the problem, just tells me to drop it, normally we would sort problems out, but its different with this one. he just doesnt want to know about it and forget about it. i dont really want to do this as i cant move foreward with a problem unsolved.

I dont know how to treat this. he doesnt want to talk about it, if i do, he gets annoyed and really upset, and just expects me to just forget about it. later i would want to talk about it so its sorted, right now, im actin as if im ok, when im really not so i wont upset him. i feel depressed but im ignoring how i feel.
I just want things to be and feel ok, for the both of us.
What do i do know? How can get him to talk to me? Hes sensitive n easily annoyed

2007-07-01 06:06:04 · 8 answers · asked by IKnowBest32 1 in Psychology

say if someone moved places (as in schools, towns, etc) a lot during childhood, would they be more vulnerable to developing mental illnesses as adults?

2007-07-01 05:59:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Like if you are angry with someone, or like someone.

2007-07-01 05:55:50 · 15 answers · asked by Treacle Tart 1 in Psychology

being childless? We have tried for three years and no luck. I am very upset about it and am looking for a way to learn to get on with my life and forget about kids. I am a substitute teacher and not so sure that is very smart or not. I don't really know if it is helping or hurting me.

2007-07-01 05:49:21 · 7 answers · asked by babygirl 4 in Psychology

Besides ignoring, what are some effective ways of dealing with bullying behavior?

2007-07-01 05:40:19 · 8 answers · asked by not yet 7 in Psychology

OK, you're in the desert, you see a tortoise lying on its back, struggling, and you're not helping -- why is that?

2007-07-01 05:33:36 · 13 answers · asked by Murat 3 in Psychology

Whats your strategy?
ex: someone talks in your back, but when that person is with you she acts like nothing happened

2007-07-01 05:29:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-07-01 05:15:14 · 26 answers · asked by Andrew G 1 in Gender Studies

2007-07-01 05:14:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology