Interview Making a character in a book seem realistic and interesting is no easy task. It’s not down to just your skills as a writer, though. You actually have to know a bit about who you’re writing about. In other words—do your research. Unfortunately, there are some male writers out there who seem to have … Read more
There is no denying the beauty of any nation. Think about it: there are 195 countries, and each one is distinct and proud to be renowned for its own things. Whether a place is famous for its sports, unique wildlife, farming, killer lakes, movies, volcanoes, robots, national parks, kielbasa, or David Attenborough, chances are, at … Read more
As exhilarating as it can feel to be young, it’s easy to also feel lost and unsure. Let’s face it, without life experience, it’s pretty darn hard to know what to do and, just as importantly, what not to do. Mistakes are good teachers, but seldom fun to go through. A netizen asked people 30 … Read more
Finding out that you or your partner are pregnant is one of the most magical times in soon-to-be parents’ lives. Finally, you can open a list of cute baby names, prepare little clothes and make your dream of having your own little family come true. However, it can also be a nightmare. If you never … Read more
Despite a reputation for the ridiculous, both in calories and portions, the United States has a deep and colorful food culture. There is an abundance of items, from snacks to ingredients that tend to not exist anywhere else. Someone asked, “Non-Americans, what’s your favorite American food you can’t get in your country?” People shared their … Read more
It seems pretty normal for the happy couple to expect at least some familial assistance on their wedding day. Besides the tidal wave of emotions they are going through, a wedding is still a sizable event with a lot of moving parts. But most people wouldn’t expect their literal mother to suddenly start sabotaging the … Read more
Even the most resilient of people might take one’s negative comments to heart, especially when they’re coming from someone they love. Redditor u/AnActualMudpup recently opened up to the ‘Entitled Parents’ community about her MIL constantly criticizing her sons. To one of them—the redditor’s husband—she even suggested getting a nose job. Not only that, she went … Read more
At the end of the day, every person you have ever met, including yourself, has some secrets that they will simply never share. Life is complicated and there are often times when telling the truth perhaps just is not worth it. Someone asked “What’s that one secret you can’t share with your friends or family?” … Read more
Despite being around for ages, some places still have old-fashioned views and policies around payment methods. From only taking cash to refusing to touch the stuff, attitudes really may vary. But it never feels nice to be on the short end of any policy. But one restaurant patron decided to put their regular spot to … Read more
Probably all of us have had that one boss or manager who seemed to go out of their way to make life a living hell. Micromanagement, abuse, or just plain confusing demands and poor communication are all hallmarks of a leader who does not care at all about their employees. A few people out there … Read more