“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is one of those lies some folks like to repeat, despite the fact that words can and will do a lot of damage. Experience shows that some folks are particularly adept when it comes to creating biting insults that might mortify the … Read more
As little children, if we can’t really rely on our parents, then whom can we rely on? It’s a big, wide world out there and parents help us figure out how it works, but most importantly, they love us. Surviving without this love can be quite horrid, to be honest. We can’t even begin to … Read more
Every parent who adopts a child hopes to love them as their own biological kids. However, some folks struggle very much to connect to their adopted children. So much so that they feel extremely guilty about this. Some take to internet forums to share their honest and unfiltered thoughts and to ask for support. An … Read more
After the emotional burden of divorce comes the equally hard task of figuring out how to manage what is left over. Property, assets and, of course, children. Some deadbeats feel like once the divorce papers are signed, their responsibilities end there. However, it takes a certain kind of person to think that an ex should … Read more
Long-term relationships are not actually guaranteed, even if you really like a person. Spending your life together with someone is a huge commitment, so most folks want to be sure. Unfortunately, sometimes things happen in a relationship that pretty clearly demonstrate that a partner is not marriage-material. Someone asked “What moment made you realize your … Read more
Who doesn’t love a little dinner date with friends, especially when there’s chocolate cake involved? Whelp… There seem to be certain times where, regardless of the host’s attempts at making everyone happy, it is not to be. However, the situation can become much worse with attitude and entitlement coming from the guests. Such a situation … Read more
Let’s be honest, many parents see their kids as the most beautiful angels to ever exist. Even when newborns aren’t much more than tiny bundles that eat, sleep and cry on repeat, parents will swear they are the cutest and most perfect babies on the planet. Moms and dads are wired to adore their kids, … Read more
You can’t choose your family. As much as we would all love to be best friends with our siblings and extremely close with our parents, these relationships are often complex and not without obstacles. And our relationships with in-laws can be even more nuanced, as we don’t have any say in who our partner’s family … Read more
Being charitable, helpful, and kind are all wonderful attributes. However, there’s a balance to all things. Just because you earn more doesn’t mean that you should be funding everything your social circle wants. There are common sense boundaries to what others should ask of you. One anonymous woman went viral on Mumsnet and in the … Read more
The current average lifespan of a human being is just over 73 years. It’s not a very long period, and we might not get to do everything we want in the time we have, but what we do with it is up to us. While some things might not work out the way we’d like, … Read more