Chloe Seaman

5 Ways the Past Will Catch Up With You

Chloe Seaman

February 2, 2017

There’s something creeping up behind you. It’s none other than the past: that thing you’re always leaving behind. Or did you? From your online footprint to your real-life reputation, what you do today often has either positive or negative consequences in the future. These are five things you might be doing now that will catch up with you and possibly have a negative impact on your future: 1. Not managing your old social media comments and photos What you say on the Internet – whether it be posted on a social media site like Facebook, or on a forum like Reddit – stays on the Internet forever and can be easily dredged up on demand, unless you take proactive steps to eliminate or at least bury it.

America’s Worst Neighbors

Chloe Seaman

February 2, 2017

Getting stuck with a bad neighbor can make your life a nightmare. You won’t believe the crazy things some neighbors have done to one another. Check out these four crazy situations: 1. “Spite Garage” Paul and Patrice Linehan of Alexandria, Virginia were outraged when their neighbor, Gavin Nichols built his garage two feet from the property line last fall. Their kitchen window now looks onto a fence and concrete-block structure wall.

Are You Following Cliché Dating Rules?

Chloe Seaman

January 26, 2017

Rules often comfort us because they seem to offer a straightforward path to complex subjects: subjects like dating. Because we don’t know what we’re doing when it comes to dating, we often soak up any advice that’s given to us. And although these “rules” probably came from good intentions, the data on how real relationships form and persist often proves them wrong. Today we are going to debunk the common dating “rules” you’ve heard for years so that you can establish a better approach to finding the one, instead of playing just another game.

Imposters: Getting Blindsided in a Relationship

Chloe Seaman

February 8, 2017

There’s a new television series that aired on Bravo TV yesterday which begs the question, “how well can you know anybody?” Imposters is a con-themed comedy series of twists, turns and deception which follows Maddie, a persona shifting con-woman who marries her unwitting victims then robs them of everything – including their hearts – and disappears. Getting “blindsided” by a breakup becomes a running element of the show, and while Imposters takes a comedic approach to not really knowing someone, getting blindsided in a relationship by someone you trusted just isn’t funny.

Is Your Hotel Room Really Private?

Chloe Seaman

January 27, 2017

Recent allegations that President Trump was caught on camera in various compromising positions in a Moscow hotel room got us wondering: how private is your hotel room, anyway? The allegation that Trump was secretly filmed in a Russian hotel came about from a 35-page dossier of unverified allegations about ties between Trump and Russia compiled by a person who claims to be a former British intelligence operative. The unsubstantiated memos were in wide circulation among top U.

Newborn Abduction: How Common Is It?

Chloe Seaman

January 19, 2017

Circulating the news this week is the story of Kamiyah Mobley: A Florida teenager who was abducted as a newborn merely hours after being born. The woman who stole her was Gloria Williams. She was arrested at her home last week for the kidnapping of Mobley – 18 years after the crime. She was charged with first-degree kidnapping and third-degree interference with custody. In July 1998, Williams posed as a nurse at the University Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida and stole Mobley eight hours after her birth.

Parents vs. Children: When Family Battles Are Taken to Court

Chloe Seaman

February 9, 2017

Last week, Blonde singer Frank Ocean’s estranged father, Calvin Cooksey sued his son for libel in a civil lawsuit. Cooksey claims his son fabricated a story on Tumblr about an incident that “NEVER HAPPENED.” In his Tumblr post, the singer wrote about the last time he saw his father, alleging that the older man stormed out of the restaurant after verbally abusing their transgender waitress. Now Cooksey is suing Ocean for $14 million and accusing him of posting the “lie” to “in order to sell records.

Split: The Confusion Surrounding Multiple Personality Disorder

Chloe Seaman

January 31, 2017

Director M. Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller, Split, is receiving criticism for its portrayal of mental illness. The film stars James McAvoy as a man with multiple personalities who kidnaps three girls. A Care2 petition claims the film “paints mental illness as a horror movie plot, and not a real issue that should be addressed seriously and with profound compassion.” But it also raises an interesting question: how common are “split,” or multiple, personality disorders?

The Five Most Common Marriage Secrets

Chloe Seaman

January 20, 2017

The question of whether or not to tell your spouse everything may be a personal one. Some couples wake up and share the dreams they had every morning, while others have a good relationship keeping more separate lives. Being open and willing to share are fundamental aspects of a marriage. However, in nearly every marriage each partner has something they aren’t sharing with the other. Your spouse may be hiding one of these common spousal secrets:

The Most Surprising Ways YOU Can Be Arrested

Chloe Seaman

January 24, 2017

It’s the “little things” in life that make us happy. Until those “little things” are misdemeanors. When you’re arrested for something you didn’t even know was a crime, or had no understanding you were doing anything wrong, those “little things” quickly turn life into anything but happy. And anyone can get arrested for something minor. Let’s look at some of the most surprising “little things” that can, unfortunately, get you arrested and charged with a misdemeanor:

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