People say that getting old sucks. In my humble opinion, it’s still better than the alternative. Yet each decade comes with its own perks and woes. Interestingly, according to research, the 5th decade of a person’s life is the least joyful. You see, a person’s happiness correlates to their age: we get a U-shaped curve … Read more
Extended family is a double-edged sword. It offers additional support and connection, yet can also bring more tension and conflicts. One woman recently made a post on the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?‘ about her mother-in-law being the source of the latter. Apparently, the lady cannot make peace with the fact that her son’s wife … Read more
In the age of the camera, we have all seemingly become more skeptical than many of our ancestors. After all, people lie for clout, photoshop images and now even employ AI to create entirely fake scenarios. The “Pics Or It Didn’t Happen” Facebook group is dedicated to moments that would sound made up if there … Read more
Do you know what is scarier than a bridezilla? An entitled guest. A woman soon to be married unleashed her anger after a family friend took it upon herself to RSVP for five guests at the woman’s wedding ceremony. The engaged lady, whose identity has been hidden, wrote in a post published in a Facebook … Read more
Finding out the biological sex of a baby can be an exciting milestone for the parents-to-be. After the fact, they will likely start envisioning their life together—cuddling a baby boy or playing catch with a little girl. However, if the gender reveal doesn’t match the preference one had, it may bring up some conflicting emotions. … Read more
The comfort zone is that cozy place where we feel the most safe and at ease. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and what brings peace to one person doesn’t always have the same effect on another.Finding the willingness to leave can be just as hard, but it has to be done in order … Read more
Out of the things that matter in a workplace, employee support should be at the top of the list. And I’m not talking about high-fives for successfully handling a difficult client. The way companies and managers show up for them during painful and traumatic periods of their lives is something they will never forget. Sadly, … Read more
Divorce is never easy, even when it’s relatively mutual. This is particularly true when the two adults share kids or, even worse, when the decision to split up was the result of some particularly difficult event. The parents have to navigate treacherous waters with children who are feeling betrayed all while managing their own emotions. … Read more
A wedding is not just like any other event, it’s a grand celebration that requires a lot of meticulous planning, time, effort and money. And when things don’t turn out as planned, there’s always an uncle or relative ready to point it out. Picture Aunt Mary critiquing the uncomfortable and unflattering dresses worn by the … Read more
There are nearly as many parenting styles as there are parents themselves. Even if they follow certain guidelines or methods—be it helicopter, gentle, permissive, or any other type of parenting—no two parents raise their little ones the same way. This redditor, for instance, chose a very different approach to parenting than her sister-in-law did, which … Read more