As a child, the best part about Christmas was always the gifts, for me. I mean, cinnamon cookies and all was fine, but getting video games was what I lived for. Now that I am all grown up and the festival is not just about the gifts (or is it?), I still miss those days … Read more
Responsibilities can make family dynamics complicated, as everyone has their own expectations of what is “too much.” Add in step-parents and step-siblings and you have an unfortunately volatile cocktail of possible drama and emotions. A teenage boy ended up in a significant argument with his father and step mother after he refused to become the … Read more
Going on trips with your family is a different kind of adventure. You go and explore things together and create extraordinary moments that turn into the most delightful memories. But sometimes, these vacations can turn really sour, especially when you realize that you were just being used for something by the people closest to you. … Read more
Recently, I read the quote, “Traveling–it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller,” and honestly, I found it quite relatable. Every new place that you travel to brings with it new adventures and new lessons that enrich your experience of being a human. While some places are known for their rugged terrains, and … Read more
‘Tis the season to spread joy and show your loved ones how much they mean to you. How do you do that? With Christmas gifts, of course! The best one that I have ever received is a subscription to a library near my house, and the bookworm within me went gaga! Speaking of Christmas gifts, … Read more
We transform every day. Slowly. The ones who walk into stylist Konstantin Bogomolov’s studio, however, undergo such rapid makeovers, it’s hard to believe they’re the same people. These before and after pics are just as impressive as the ones we’ve featured in our earlier post about Konstantin and his students. Together, they invite all kinds … Read more
More than half a century has passed since DNA paternity tests with a high degree of reliability became widely available to people, and since then their use has left a double effect. As, incidentally, with any invention – there will always be people who will use even the most remarkable achievement of science to harm. … Read more
There’s this outdated stereotype that believes in men being breadwinners. But in the increasingly progressing and empowering society where gender equality is seen as one of the greatest values, this is becoming a thing of the past. Yet, this research from the University of Bath showed that husbands are least stressed when their wives earn … Read more
Boundaries are essential in every relationship. They indicate what is and isn’t appropriate in people’s interactions. However, due to a lack of awareness, self-centered behavior, or unclear communication, some individuals may feel like they can test or violate them. Like this woman, who constantly barged in unannounced with her kids to her brother’s house. Even … Read more
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Here’s a rhyme we all grew up hearing and trying to embody. But as we realize, some words cut through like a knife and leave a lasting scar that may or may not heal through time and multiple therapy sessions. It’s likely … Read more