Sometimes, interactions between people become so distressing that they go “low” or “no-contact” instead. American sociologist Dr. Karl Pillemer, author of Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them, found that in the U.S., 27% of adults have cut off a family member, most of whom were upset by such a rift. To better … Read more
Some things are better kept private, and if you’re like most people, you probably have five riveting secrets stashed away somewhere that you never told a single soul. However, they can’t be hidden forever, and it’s just a matter of time before the skeletons in the closet are discovered. People in this online thread were … Read more
A smartphone smuggled by Seoul-based media organization Daily NK has offered a chilling glimpse into the extreme lengths the North Korean regime goes to in order to maintain a tight grip on its people. At first glance, the device looks like any regular smartphone. But beneath its unassuming surface lies a suite of tools designed … Read more
Imagine you’re a parent trying to keep your kids safe, and you’re not about to let something as trivial as a family outing stand in the way of your child’s well-being. Now, imagine your well-meaning but somewhat clueless sister-in-law thinks it’s a totally fine idea to take your kid who has a serious nut allergy … Read more
When people vow to stand by their partner in sickness and in health, they usually mean what they’re saying. Weathering those difficult situations is exactly what can make a couple so strong. Sometimes, though, one partner’s stubbornness can make this exceptionally difficult. This is what one woman faced when her husband got sick. She had … Read more
For all the non-parents out there, imagine becoming a mother or father for the first time and taking responsibility for another small person. Sounds quite intimidating, doesn’t it? As long as you healthily do what’s best for your kid, it’s nobody’s place to judge your parenting—not even family. This brother, however, felt that his style … Read more
Tammy Slaton, a woman whose four-year weight loss journey was documented on the reality TV show 1000-lb Sisters, recently made remarks about a life-changing cosmetic surgery. Slaton, who started with the program in 2020 and lost nearly 500 lbs. (226 kgs) since, has been open about her challenges and underwent surgery on January 18, 2005, … Read more
Traveling with kids requires planning for everything in advance. But Reddit user Medium-City-2094 claims his family’s recent trip was thrown into chaos at the last second due to a sudden aircraft change. In a post on r/UnitedAirlines, the man says the carrier reassigned their seats, placing his four-year-old alone, away from the rest of the … Read more
Parents often rely on the people they know to babysit their kids. According to a recent study, 26% of parents in the U.S. have depended on a family member, friend, or neighbor for unpaid childcare. It’s okay when the other party is willing, but when is expecting someone to look after your kids an entitled … Read more
Gender norms are crumbling fast these days, and we couldn’t be any happier. There’s just no sense in clinging to outdated ideas about what men and women should or shouldn’t be able to do. Sometimes, people still can’t wrap their heads around this fact. One woman, whose parents expect her and her sister to do … Read more