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On Thursday, May 26, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill that criminalizes the dissemination of sexual images or videos without consent. This is a move against "revenge porn," where someone releases explicit pictures or videos online of a person often as a way to punish or blackmail them.

Once upon a time, I dated a man-child-thing who was lovely in some ways but prone to emotional dysregulation. (Aren't we all?) He told me he would meditate for long stretches of time, tapping into a sort of energetic high, or something. Meditating for an hour seemed, to me, an abhorrent waste of time, but I listened politely as he described how it helped him, or what he thought about, or whatever. Meditating for an hour also seemed like something most adults don't have the time to do, what with work and family and social things and hobbies and bills and car payments. But hearing him wax poetical about the benefits of meditation made me curious, so I downloaded one of those free meditation apps and started with an unintimidating 3 minute meditation session.

How much accommodation should people be expected to give new parents?. Anyone with children will tell you that it isn't easy to be a parent. There are a lot of logistics and obstacles to navigate that can make things easily frustrating and quickly upsetting. Traveling with young children tends to be one of those exact situations that can cause frustration and upset.

Should a parent ever sell a child’s possessions to purchase something for their other child?. Raising children is incredibly costly. Data shows that the cost of raising a kid to adulthood in the US is on average $10,000 to $15,000 per year.

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Is there such a thing as having too many children?. In general, a pregnancy announcement is happy news that most people celebrate. However, for some families, it can be a very contentious issue depending on a lot of different factors.

Who should get final say in who is chosen to be in a wedding party?. Planning a wedding can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There are a lot of decisions that have to be made, from who to invite as guests, to what the theme will be, to a lot of nitty-gritty details.

How much of a discount should family get if they’re in need?. It's no secret that in-laws can be a real pain in a person's butt. At best, some might have a good relationship with their in-laws, but at worst, in-laws can make a person's life a living nightmare.

How much paranoia is a coworker required to entertain?. Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community is not easy in today's current society. With routine and regular experiences of micro and macro aggressions, having to accommodate the ignorance of others becomes a frustrating routine for this community.

Should a parent ever use defunding education as a threat to make a child comply?. Marriage is already really difficult, but it gets even more challenging when children come into the mix. Unfortunately, some couples go by the false belief that children can 'save their marriage', when actually it ends up doing the exact opposite.

Should a bride ever call off the best day of her life to appease someone else’s sorrow?. After so many wedding delays due to the pandemic, it's safe to say that there are a lot of brides and grooms who are excited to finally tie the knot and have the best day of their lives.

One year ago, on May 24 2021, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7072 into law. It meant the 'Stop Social Media Censorship' law came into effect, essentially stopping social media platforms from censoring and banning certain people, which it was argued would constrain public debate and constrain freedoms of speech.

It can be disheartening if you put in a lot of effort and time to maintain your social media, research, increase reach, use hashtags, etc., but do not get adequate output. Are you among those businesses with many subscribers on social media, but your store does not have all that many customers despite the massive number of followers on social media? Well, you have come to the right place!

Even though there are so many question marks around the Instagram algorithm lately, hashtags are still a widely used tool on Instagram. In 2022, however, the platform may evolve to be more user-friendly and intuitive, making hashtags less necessary. Nevertheless, for those who want to use them to increase their reach and engagement, here are proven strategies and ideas that still work on Instagram.

Grandparents should not be viewed as free babysitters. While in-laws have been known to get a bad reputation for being interfering or nosy, not all in-laws cause trouble. In many cases, they can offer assistance and support to couples that can really help.

Is it ever justified to hold a person’s appearance against them?. After years of postponements due to the pandemic, many engaged couples are finally ready to make their nuptials happen.

Is it anyone’s business how family members manage their money?. It isn't always easy to navigate relationships within a family. Especially when it comes to parents, they may have expectations of how you conduct your life and if you don't meet those expectations they may not always approve.

Can anything justify being outwardly spiteful towards your spouse?. There's a reason that not everyone gets married, but one of the biggest is that it's just not an easy relationship to maintain. Marriage takes an immense amount of commitment and work from year to year.

Surrogates have rights too, they're not just a vessel. Infertility can be one major reason why a couple will choose a surrogate to have a child. Data shows that about 1 in 5 women are considered to struggle from infertility, meaning that after a year of trying to get pregnant they cannot bring a pregnancy to term.

Are you looking for a powerful way to grow your small business? If so, you may want to consider hosting a social media giveaway. From a consumer point of view, contests are an exciting way to engage with businesses online. People will happily share posts, leave comments, join your email list, and more if there’s a chance they could win something of value like your product or service.