Don't you just hate them? Like, people say one thing, either about themselves or a certain situation but it's the total opposite for them, like it's not ok for you but it's all good for them. The term double standard , coined in 1912, refers to any set of principles containing different provisions for one group of people than for another, typically without a good reason for having said difference. A double standard may take the form of an instance in which certain concepts (often, for example, a word, phrase, social norm, or rule) are perceived as acceptable to be applied by one group of people, but are considered unacceptable or taboo when applied by another group . Taken from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_standard . I've recently been in a situation where a double standard was applied. I didn't even realise it at first and the truth is we are all faced with double standards every day in our lives. For example, people will s...
Amen to that !!!
ReplyDeletewhen we think something is missing in some one, its usually in our selves. Alot of us look for this perfect partner to complete us, the truth is no one can truly complete us but our selves. The sooner we embrace that, the sooner we shall feel complete and will not rely on outside sources to cmomplete us or fill that missing bit or emptiness in side ourself.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that Mars. It's all about embracing ourselves and not relying on somebody else to complete us.
ReplyDeleteTrue That :-)
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