Patrick Allan's posts

Let’s say you’re out on the town with your friends when some stranger takes a conversation from casual to creepy,…

People travel for a variety of reasons, including the food, the scenery, the weather and the culture. For many, the…

Throwing up is pretty awful, so when it happens to us, we typically want to try to pinpoint what exactly is going on…

Congratulations—after a long application and interview process, you got the job! Oh, but you don’t want or need it…

Our societal narrative for figuring out what to do with your life is pretty clear. After high school and potentially…

If you’re someone who pays attention to car maintenance things like motor oil, you probably know that it comes in…

We all know at least one chronic complainer: someone who truly believes the world is out to get them and feels the…

Charisma is one of those things that people assume you’re born with, but that’s not necessarily the case. Regardless…

All of us sweat, but some of us sweat a lot. Like, seriously, a lot. If you fall into this category, you know how…

There’s nothing wrong with an occasional overreaction, but if you’re getting upset, angry, or overly defensive…

No one wants gross pests in their house, but you may not be that enthusiastic about using harsh chemicals around…

Meeting new people can be tricky, or even anxiety-inducing. Of course, you want to make a good first impression and…

Whether you call it seltzer, sparkling water or soda water, this bubbly beverage is getting popular by the day, with …

You know the drill: your order something from Amazon and wait for either the doorbell to ring or for that delivery…

Sewing may seem like one of those quaint, old-fashioned household chores that most people outsource today. Yes,…