This strangely self-destructive behavior seems at odds with our supposed intelligence as a species.

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Whether boys are gay or straight, these manipulative introductions to sexuality can set lifetime patterns of exploitation and self-destructive behavior.

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This would ensure that the trust would be a safety net, as intended, and not a windfall that could finance some frivolous or self-destructive behavior.

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People perceive these as risks rather than opportunities, which cause some to engage in self-destructive behavior by buying overvalued supposed riskless assets, such as US Treasuries, and selling incredibly profitable, yet highly discounted dividend paying blue chip stocks, which provide safety and income at bargain prices.

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Suffice to say, though, it manages a great character arc for Tony Stark and his relationships, plus spectacular special effects and action sequences that never detract from the examination of how the armor is poisoning Tony literally while his self-destructive behavior is poisoning his life figuratively.

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Basically, we had to decide at what point 18 or more years in the future we would trust our daughter to handle the money wisely, so it would really be the safety net we intended rather than a windfall that could fund some sort of wild or self-destructive behavior.

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Sheen has a long history as a problem child and I am not defending either his self-destructive or violent behavior.

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He exhibited "self-destructive, aggressive and violent behavior" and suffered extreme depression, withdrawing from his family and children, court documents said.

CNN: January 23, 2013 -- Updated 2220 GMT (0620 HKT)