Is Virginia Mostly Rural?

Virginia covers 39,594 square miles, with a 2020 estimated population of 8,631,393 people – with 1,034,096 people living in rural areas (USDA-ERS). Richmond is the state capital. The state’s largest cities are Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake. Is Virginia considered rural or urban? Non-Metro Areas Virginia’s shift to a largely […]

Why Do People Want To Be Popular?

John Maltby found six major reasons why people seek fame: Intensity (e.g., “Very little matters to me apart from being famous”) Vulnerability (e.g., “I want to be famous because it would help me overcome issues I have about myself”) Celebrity Life-Style (e.g., “I want to be rich”) Why do we […]

How Can I Attract Friends?

Here Bertolucci explains seven ways to attract friends – and keep them for life. Ask this simple three word question. Think of your friendships as an investment. Ask questions and listen to the answers. Share things about yourself. Give genuine compliments. Be authentic. Focus on your body language – and […]