The streets and alleys nowadays are becoming more and more dangerous for our teenage daughters. Mothers, especially, often feel anxious about their girl going out with her peer group. Things are no longer the same as when she was younger, the time when she would inform you every single detail of what she’s doing. Now, Continue reading
Author: Frederick Reid
The Danger Of Trusting Someone Too Much
“The culture in which we live often operates on the model of mitigating risk. This model logically compels us to protect, and tends to reduce trust and create adversarial relationships,” says Miki Kashtan Ph.D. I do not intend to speak for every woman. However, I know that a lot will agree when I say that Continue reading
Surviving Social Dilemmas
Be ladylike – in action, in word, and in deed – no matter what situation you are put in. Hearing bad comments about you when attending a gathering or unexpectedly meeting someone you’ve been avoiding are just some of the circumstances you never want to be in. However, if it does, you should Continue reading
Tips For Women’s Safety And Awareness (Part II)
With all the issues of violence against women, a lot of us think of isolating ourselves from the crowd. That is because we fear for our safety. That any time, we know there is a chance of us getting ourselves in danger. Yes, we may never know when that is. But the thought of it Continue reading
Street Smart Guides For Solo Women Travelers
Traveling need not be scary. If you are a woman, chances are there are a lot of things going on inside your mind right now about becoming a solo traveler. Your stomach churns, and you start growing anxiously excited about how things will turn out once you step out of the plane of a place Continue reading
Tips For Women’s Safety And Awareness
Anybody is easy to kill, especially when an ambushing hunter does an excellent job in plotting his moves in hurting someone. No matter if we have guns, knives, pepper spray, or any other self-defense device in our hands, it will all be useless. If we get caught unaware and not seeing a threat, there is Continue reading
Spot The Threat (Woman’s Safety Awareness)
It is not always that a woman knows how to handle situations involving any kinds of harassment. According to psychologist Mariana Plata, “There’s nothing anyone can or should do to give permission to another person to physically or emotionally invade and/or hurt someone else. Why do we keep making women responsible for their abuse? More Continue reading
Things Women Should Never Think Or Say To Themselves
Our words can be powerful. Speak to a therapist, and they’ll warn you against the dangers of self-fulfilling prophecies. If you’re wondering what that is, it’s what happens when your expectations ultimately cause them to happen. These predictions can affect your self-confidence hold you back from being the best you. According to Glenn Geher Ph.D., Continue reading
Psychology Matters: How Women Should Stay Safe When Traveling Alone
Being a solo female traveler somehow inherently puts women in danger. Well, there is always a truth to that statement. But it is not because women are weak. Sometimes, there are just certain factors that do not allow them to do whatever they want. It is not a biased judgment, but a truth that needs Continue reading
Protect Yourself From An Abusive Relationship
Source: flickr.com For women, there can be plenty of suggestions about how to get out of a difficult, abusive relationship, but what can you tell women who aren’t able to leave or want to simply stay in the relationship? Now, that is not an easy situation. It’s difficult as it is to end a Continue reading