In September 2011, basketball player Ron Artest officially changed his name to Metta World Peace, and about a decade later, publicly announced that from now on he should be addressed as Metta Sandiford-Artest. Well, celebs are sometimes subject to desires to change their name, and insistently demand that they be called in a new way, … Read more

Everyone has their own little weird quirks. These can range from funny and harmless, all the way to downright annoying. Dating (or being married) to someone who has uncontrollable compulsions can be a bother at the best of times, but deeply set behaviors might actually get in the way during a crisis. A woman asked … Read more

Most intrusive thoughts are mere figments of the imagination. But if something in your gut tells you otherwise, you may want to stop and listen. A woman is going through this ordeal with her husband, whom she long suspected could be the father of his best friend’s four children. However, seeing some telling signs made … Read more

It’s pretty much every parent’s hope that they can provide for their kids. From basic needs to things like tertiary education, the majority of most parents’ wealth is dutifully put aside so the kids won’t have to go without it, both in the present and the future. For one parent, her husband’s habit of spoiling … Read more

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear pandas! Happy birthday to you! No matter how old you are, you deserve to celebrate your birthday and feel loved on your special day. And while this can become more difficult when you’re a parent with a chaotic schedule, it shouldn’t be impossible. One … Read more

Going behind your spouse’s back is a form of betrayal, regardless of how significant the matter is. It can cause cracks in the relationship that may destroy its foundation to irreparability. A man seemingly didn’t think things through when he went against his wife and their agreed-upon name for their newborn son. He did it … Read more

For many people, marrying the love of their life is a big turning point, but it’s just the beginning of their journey together. To build a lasting marriage, couples need to have open conversations and truly understand each other’s financial, personal, and life goals. Because not doing so might lead to misunderstandings and tension in … Read more

Some folks say a happy home is a team effort, but it seems some husbands never got that memo. Often, that teamwork comes from the mom and a super-nanny rather than a wife and a husband. You know the type—those who think “family time” means covering the cost of Happy Meals while leaving everything else … Read more

Trust, respect, honesty, support, and proper communication—these things form the bedrock of truly healthy and happy relationships. However, if the communication between a person and their partner breaks down, the entire relationship can unravel with surprising speed. One anonymous woman opened up to the r/TrueOffMyChest online community about an extremely sensitive bit of drama in … Read more

Pranks are a sensitive subject and a bit of a double-edged sword. If you enjoy them, they can add a bit of spice and levity to your life. However, if you hate them or your partner ignores all lines in the sand, things can get quite tense at home. It just goes to show how … Read more