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[2] The Pain of Rejected Compliments: A Study in External Validation

This is a continuation of my previous micro-weblog entry. Not saying "thank you" to compliments: This is a classic example. To you, a compliment is a gift. To them, it's a threat. Why? Because if they accept your compliment, they are accepting you as a valid

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[1] The Pain of Rejected Compliments: A Study in External Validation

This is my psychology reflection update. I have encountered many people online. Yes, online; I love online methods of communication as well. I found one person on TikTok. They consistently rejected my praises and compliments, such as comments about their success as a TikTok celebrity or their ability to '

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Dating Apps: Is My Partner a Product or a Companion?

I realised why I've never found a partner on paid dating apps: we pay to be customers advertising a product (ourselves), and we buy access to lists of other "products." A true partner should never be a product, but a person found through genuine connection, full

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Political Diversity: The True Definition of Healthy Democracy

My past blog entry snippet is a crucial reminder for the fedizens: The idea that having different political choices equals being "divided" is a harmful label. True stability comes from acknowledging and navigating a healthy, functioning, diverse political landscape. But here is where the political spin becomes harmful:

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Beyond Propaganda: Sabah Needs Autonomy, Not Shallow Love

Take a look at this picture in ads. Anwar claims he "loves" Sabah, but we need more than propaganda or superficial declarations. Sabah requires autonomy, justice, dignity, rights, and decentralisation. Not outdated political loyalty — what I call coercive tribal mentality. It’s about addressing systemic failures, not blaming