I linked the abstract (all I can access atm) just for reference so those interested know which study I was referring to.
I mean, yes, absolutely. I was just using the broadest, most literal definition (i.e. the word literally comes from "involuntarily celibate") to...
Great points! I think the reason why we tend to have more storylines of a man avenging a murdered woman or rescuing a kidnapped woman is based at...
As a reader, I like descriptions of characters because I enjoy getting a glimpse of how the author sees their character vs. the image I have...
Just as a general reminder, it's usually a good idea to always be mindful of the unfortunate fact that anything and everything you post anywhere...
Write any kind of story and I promise you I'll be able to find something in it that someone could find offensive. Probably several somethings....
:sim: This is just a friendly reminder to keep things civil. As for the OP, be mindful that you can't please everyone and regardless of what...
Let's put it this way; I'm glad I always have a knife at hand. :D And I'll also be sure to keep a handcuff key handy in the future. :p
I'd like to point out that on the street, tactics (which include awareness, avoidance, subterfuge etc) are probably the most important and...
@big soft moose absolutely agreed: awareness and avoidance are the most important parts of self-defense, but I know there are situations you...
Oh yeah, let's not turn this into a "my style is better than your style" mess. This is a pre-emptive de-escalation. :D
@plumsagain I'd say KM does have its challenges, especially since some little shits claim to teach KM but actually teach only glorified point...
It was my dad's friend and afaik he was sober at the time: he got into a tussle with a guy who knifed him in the gut several times. The fight went...
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