While it might sound counterintuitive, the real issue often isn’t perceiving the truth, it’s admitting that it’s true in the first place. “The truth hurts,” “the uncomfortable truth” and other phrases are almost cliche at this point, but this doesn’t make them less correct. Someone asked, “What’s something that’s painfully obvious but people will never … Read more
Sometimes our family members can see our friends or partners more clearly than us. They immediately can point out the red flags, see things that they do that are not acceptable and after spending more time with them, most of the time we notice that these things are actually true. However, sometimes, when we are … Read more
Unless you truly treat your body like a sketchbook, most of us want our tattoos to mean something. An important symbol, a reference to a loved one, or perhaps a mantra to keep in mind. For some reason, many non-Asian folks have decided that Chinese or Japanese symbols somehow have enough significance for them to … Read more
Oscar Pistorius, convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago, has just been paroled in South Africa. Leaving prison on Friday (January 5), the former Paralympian, now 37, will live under strict conditions until his sentence expires in 2029. His parole falls under South African law, which enables all offenders to be considered … Read more
I believe most people would agree that parenting is hard. Parents probably would agree more, but also people who don’t have kids yet, I am sure, wouldn’t argue. Looking from the outside, seeing parents who are our friends or relatives – well, it looks really exhausting. So it’s no surprise that sometimes it’s hard to … Read more
Sharing chores between household members can make tackling them way easier. That’s why couples living together often do, whether following the traditional gender roles or not. This redditor and his girlfriend chose to assume such roles with him being the provider, covering 90% of the bills and taking care of all sorts of maintenance and … Read more
A widower who won $60,000 AUS ($40,890 USD) in the lotto had his pension cut off as the winnings were considered income, highlighting the dark side of winning a fortune. Frank Kemmler, a 70-year-old man from Adelaide, Australia, informed his family that they were all going on an exciting holiday after news came that he … Read more
Back in my day, kids used to stomp around in their Moon Shoes, jump over their Skip-Its until their ankles were swollen and cover their arms with slap bracelets to show off their amazing fashion sense. It’s only natural for childhood favorites from “back in the day” to become much less popular over time, but … Read more
Few things will get you into the holiday spirit like getting a Christmas tree or putting up an advent calendar. But if you are looking to add extra coziness to your home, consider making something yourself, too. Not only will this add personality to your display, but crafting with loved ones is an excellent way … Read more
When children decide that they disagree with the gender they were born in, there comes a process that poses challenges for them and the people close to them alike. No matter how much parents love and accept their child, there are still quite a few adjustments they need to make in a situation like this, … Read more