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On Sadism

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June 6, 2025

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Cain Parish

On the nature of violence amidst some kind of love.

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May 30, 2025

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Cain Parish

For some reason, we are debating the sentience, consciousness and emotions of worms and insects. Call it a thought exercise.

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November 7, 2024

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Cain Parish

Selective synonymy is the process by which we select and use one word over another. Learn about how context and connotation inform our language.

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November 1, 2024

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Cain Parish

A comprehensive breakdown of typical stages in romantic relationship development.

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September 17, 2024

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Cain Parish

Attitudes towards a relationship can inform success, failure and the lived experience of all involved.

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September 7, 2024

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Cain Parish

Being attractive is about inspiring interest – knowing how to act in an appreciable way towards your partner.

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September 2, 2024

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Cain Parish

Presuppositions – a technique to subtly frame conversations by embedding implicit assumptions, allowing people to influence and persuade.

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April 9, 2024

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Cain Parish

Power dynamics exist in all relationships. Learn about your psychological self-defense and prevent them from being abused around you.

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April 4, 2024

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Cain Parish

Learn how to cold approach – initiating conversations with complete strangers.

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April 3, 2024

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Cain Parish

Successfully dating with trauma requires self-awareness, emotional regulation, and proactive healing rather than relying on a partner to fix past wounds.

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March 24, 2024

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Cain Parish

Dating requires adaptability, not rigid strategies – learn to find success from reading and responding to unique interpersonal dynamics.

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November 16, 2023

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Cain Parish

Goal-oriented thinking is a mental framework designed to simplify decision-making by working backward from a desired outcome.

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November 2, 2023

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Cain Parish

What is the relationship anarchy smorgasbord? A concise method for picking what you want for your relationships.

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October 31, 2023

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Cain Parish

Flirting is a blend of confidence, communication, and social awareness, allowing individuals to express attraction while gauging interest in a playful and engaging way. Learn how to flirt.

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October 30, 2023

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Cain Parish

Diagnose issues in speaking the language of your partner.

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September 22, 2023

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Cain Parish

Rejection activates emotional pain responses tied to past experiences. Here’s what to do with that.

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September 17, 2023

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Cain Parish

Learn about passive aggression – an indirect way of expressing hostility and negative sentiment.

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September 14, 2023

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Cain Parish

How concern for men’s attitudes and mental health can be a topic worth discussing.

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September 1, 2023

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Cain Parish

Multiple relationships can coexist while balancing emotional complexity and situational nuance. Here’s how.

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August 31, 2023

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Cain Parish

Successful relationships are built when both partners prioritise giving and collaboration over selfish desires.

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August 30, 2023

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Cain Parish

Developing and refining intuition allows for quicker, more confident decision-making.

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August 28, 2023

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Cain Parish

Unexamined impulses, rooted in past defense mechanisms, can lead to self-sabotage.

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August 21, 2023

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Cain Parish

Relationship anarchy prioritises personal autonomy and fluid boundaries, enabling partners to define their relationships freely while emphasising communication, consent and comfort of all involved.

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August 18, 2023

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Cain Parish

Building a strong foundation through emotional connection, communication, and aligned values is important. How long does that take?

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August 17, 2023

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Cain Parish

Communication in relationships is not just about speaking but about ensuring clarity, emotional safety, and constructive dialogue

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July 19, 2023

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Cain Parish

This is my evergreen statement – a general stance and philosophy towards my relationships that I hope carries into the rest of my life.

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June 28, 2023

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Cain Parish

Ethical promiscuity is not about the number of partners but about intentionality, responsibility, and mutual respect.

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December 13, 2022

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Cain Parish

Understanding your relationship patterns requires re-parenting yourself and ensuring your choices stem from self-awareness.

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November 5, 2022

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Cain Parish

The business of self-improvement has turned personal growth into a commodity, prioritising profit over real transformation.

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November 4, 2022

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Cain Parish

Casual dating is about balancing excitement with precaution, ensuring safety without sacrificing fun.

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November 2, 2022

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Cain Parish

Physical compatibility is a crucial factor in relationships, and testing it early can prevent emotional investment in a bad match.

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October 31, 2022

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Cain Parish

Seeking dating advice online often reinforces harmful biases instead of encouraging meaningful self-growth.

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March 10, 2022

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Cain Parish

Plausible deniability allows manipulators to avoid accountability by subtly directing conversations – learning to recognise and confront this tactic is the best defense.

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