If there is still room for improvement, and things have recently taken a change for the worse, we nonetheless live in a fairly accepting world. Even so, some people are still very self conscious about being open about who they are. And might not find the courage to freely express themselves until much later in […] More
Sometime in the 19th century, weddings in the United States began to involve wedding parties. In the past, a couple might have just two witnesses stand with them as they were wed. The groom would have a male friend or relative as a “Best Man,” and the bride would have a female friend or relative […] More
Battle for the remote control in a household can be a struggle. Families have crumbled over it. Even in this day and age of endless ways to consume media, for many, there is still something to be said for owning the living room TV. Who gets to watch what and why? And for how long? […] More
Over the past few decades, the pride flag has become a beacon of hope for many. It’s flown everywhere, from schools to police stations. It can be seen as a symbol of hope and safety. But for some, it’s been labeled a distraction. This has caused quite a stir in communities and relationships. Redditor EarlySupport8728 […] More
When I was younger, I was the designated birthday cake baker for friends and family. Custom cakes and decorations for each person. Sometimes the cake was a pie or some other food or dessert the birthday celebrant preferred. Because shouldn’t a birthday be about them? A party guest turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
Driving is a big part of life for literally billions of people. Some people love to drive, and the open road is their savior. Other people like to drive because they don’t trust others to drive safely. And then there are people who refuse to drive or suffer anxiety over having to do it. That […] More
We’ve all grown up knowing families who run things a little differently than us. Most of the time, we don’t give their different customs or behaviors much thought, as it’s their life and they can live it as they choose to. Not everyone is quite so open-minded, however, and can’t keep their opinions to themselves. […] More
Experts say children comprehend so much more than people tend to realize. So why do parents spend so much time trying to hide truths from children? It can cause so much more drama to lie than just explain things openly. This is an especially touchy subject when discussing the LGBTQIA+ community. How hard is love […] More
A person may no longer wish to associate with certain aspects from their past for a variety of reasons. If there are memories they find painful or traumatic, for example. But if their pain is someone else’s happy memory, it can become difficult to know the right thing to do. A mother trying to navigate […] More
As we grow up, we all go through some changes, learn some new things about ourselves, and find ways to improve ourselves and grow. This might involve what we want to do for a career, what our sexual orientation actually is, and countless other characteristics. But we shouldn’t be surprised if some people don’t want […] More
Victims of homophobia can find it difficult to overcome. Even if it was in the past. Even if the bully is now a better person, the scars stay. Yes, people mature, grow, and change… But not everyone wants to have to forgive their tormentors. Redditor Flaky-Number-3617 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, […] More
Many people believe that all bullying is a form of assault. Of course, all blatant assault is assault. But there are still some people who don’t take bullying very seriously. So many parents believe that their children could never be capable of such things. And so many schools are still giving lackadaisical responses. That’s why […] More
