Lending money to people can be a precarious situation. The act of lending can turn the best of relationships into nightmares. Far too often, the borrowers don’t pay back the loan. There is always an excuse or just blatant disregard. This is why some lenders have to get creative with ways to get their cash […] More
The Secret Santa gift exchange tradition in the United States is believed to have Scandinavian roots in Julklapp (Christmas knock), where a gift was left at a door, and the giver would flee before being seen. The concept was also tied to philanthropist Larry Dean Stewart, who anonymously gave money to strangers. His “Secret Santa” […] More
Living with roommates is always a delicate balance. Particularly when it comes to the financial aspect of it. Ideally, everyone should contribute equally to communal items, such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish and hand soap, and cleaning supplies. In a perfect world, everyone would also contribute equally to the rent, but not everyone agrees […] More
Most people always want to help their family out whenever they are able to do so. However, always being at their beck and call can be somewhat risky. As frequently offering them help could lead to them depending on you a little too much. So on a rare occasion when you aren’t available to provide […] More
We always want to help our family as best we can. However, no matter how much we want to help, sometimes doing so simply isn’t possible, owing to our schedules. Most of the time, our families will understand this, as they know how valuable and complicated our own schedule is. Unfortunately, not everyone is so […] More
The ability to focus is an often-overlooked gift. Indeed, sustaining attention is far more challenging for some than it is for others. As a result, these same people often need to find ways to remain attentive and focused when necessary. Unfortunately, these methods sometimes distract others. Redditor Tapzdeazz was among those who needed to stay […] More
We always want to support our friends and family in all of their endeavors. As the simple gesture of showing up is often all people need to feel supported. Unfortunately, showing up isn’t always possible. Something that’s difficult for everyone to understand. The husband of a recent Redditor expected the original poster (OP) to always […] More
Being a chef is not an easy gig. Has everyone watched “The Bear?” That show explains it all. Chefs have rules. And most chefs do not take kindly to breaking their rules. It can be a whole situation. Redditor im_gonna_eat_ya wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the […] More
For decades, after internet and home computing became the norm, many office based industries claimed they’d never be able to have remote or work-from-home (WFH) employees. But then, the pandemic. Suddenly offices across the globe were willing to offer remote or WFH employment. One byproduct was many disabled people were able to enter the workforce. […] More
Helping a grieving loved one is such a gift to be able to give. People who have lost significant others need to know they’re not alone. Being there to listen, cry, and hold their hand can be what gets them through the day. However, you can’t neglect your own life. As difficult as death and […] More
Opening up one’s home to loved ones in need is a beautiful gesture. But some people overstay their welcome. This gesture isn’t meant to be forever. Especially when the people in need aren’t doing anything to better their situation. Redditor babybullah wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, so naturally, he came to […] More
We’ve all had moments in life where we’ve felt inclined to be competitive. More often than not, it’s a result of our feeling insecure about our job or our education. Especially if someone flaunts theirs, seemingly to display superiority. During a recent family dinner, Redditor Active_Storage_1275 casually mentioned their alma mater. A remark that led […] More
