Why did a movement begun with such high promise go so terribly awry?

They were anti-Zionist, anti-West, anti-imperialist. The scattershot nature of the Arab Spring makes it hard to provide a single answer. Some nations were radically transformed, even as others right next door were barely touched. Yet one pattern does emerge, and it is striking._ Elza:Well maybe pride is the wrong word, I’m not full of myself … Continue reading "Why did a movement begun with such high promise go so terribly awry?"
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Antionette:
She basically gave me an ultimatum.
(23 August 2016)

Antionette:
We have been very close the past few years, but in the beginning of our friendship, my friend was really pissed that I didn't attend her birthday party.
(23 August 2016)

Antionette:
We are older, her in her 30's and I'm in my late 20's.
(23 August 2016)

Antionette:
My friend and I have been close for the past 10 years.
(23 August 2016)

Thao:
Feel like my boyfriend doesn't have a life of his own, or ambition, his only focus is on me and our relationship. That's not healthy?
(23 August 2016)

Thao:
When we're together i love it, it's special and romantic but i am always letting things slip and not getting things done that i need to do to feel ok about where i am right now...in life or at home, cleaning etc.
(23 August 2016)

Thao:
There's no time to miss each other either, and he complains if we have 1 day apart.
(23 August 2016)

Thao:
We love each other and are passionately in love, but I am aware I need to achieve things that i'm creating for myself and not wanting to lose friendships because of having this person that wants to see you all the time.
(23 August 2016)

Thao:
I think there is something wrong in his life to need so much validation from me.
(23 August 2016)

Thao:
That's just how it is but he's sort of bullied me into seeing him everyday or he gets needy and starts acting like he feels neglected.
(23 August 2016)