Sipping cocktails by the pool and skinny-dipping at 1AM or chatting about table liners with your mom and mom-in-law while sipping lukewarm tea? Is that even a choice? Well, apparently, for some people it is. Because weddings don’t just bring 2 people together, they rope in everyone within a 10-mile radius. Moms, aunts, cousins, you … Read more
Weddings can get pretty dramatic, especially in the months and weeks leading up to them. Tales abound of entitled bridezillas making the most outlandish requests, sure, but when family members get involved things can go sideways fast. Someone recently asked the internet, “What’s the most unhinged thing a family member did before your wedding?” and … Read more
Many of us have a tendency to look at others and only see the things we’re jealous of. Wow, she has the most amazing hair! And his calves look like they were chiseled in stone. But it’s important to remember that everyone has some special features that make them unique. And you just might be … Read more
As far as I can remember, I have always been a night owl, so the appeal of the night is never lost on me. However, I have never worked a night shift, so I don’t really know what it feels like to do your job while everyone else sleeps. Surprisingly, there are many people who … Read more
Your palms get sweaty, your throat goes dry. Suddenly you’ve forgotten everything you worked so hard to prepare for. No matter how skilled you are, interviews aren’t always easy. Some job seekers are cool, calm and collected. Others go completely blank. Then there are those who get a bad bout of verbal diarrhea when put … Read more
The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has passed away at the age of 54, multiple outlets have confirmed. The actor reportedly lost his life due to an accidental dr*wning during a family vacation in Costa Rica. A representative for the actor has not issued an official statement, though news of the tragedy has been confirmed … Read more
It’s always a special feeling when your partner goes out of their way to make you feel appreciated. Maybe they surprise you with your favorite coffee or treat you to something you’ve been eyeing for months. These thoughtful gestures can really warm the heart. But let’s be honest, when expectations don’t align, even small moments … Read more
Quite often, it’s the parents who sit down for “the talk” when kids start growing up, usually about money, responsibilities, and becoming independent. As young adults, we’re told how important it is to be financially smart, save early, and plan for the future. But what happens when that conversation flips? For instance, a college freshman … Read more
Having a boss who is a bit of a creep is a pretty terrible experience no matter how you spin it. There might be demands, threats and other weird requests, with the implicit assumption that not complying might cost someone a job. But, every now and then, an employee might come across a golden opportunity … Read more
Nothing can quite prepare kids and adults alike for the shift that happens when two families are blended to become one. Inevitably, some disagreements are going to arise in the process, but unlike in a nuclear family, they are much harder to resolve in a complex stepfamily dynamic. This stepfamily is no exception, as they … Read more