No matter how old we get, anyone with a sibling tends to worry that their parents prefer their siblings to them. Often by the smallest actions made by their parents, which truly didn’t mean anything in the grand scheme of things. Unfortunately, there are indeed some parents who make no attempt to hide their preference […] More
There is nothing wrong with people enjoying a little alcohol every now and then, as long as they know their limits. Unfortunately, there are far too many people who simply need to learn their limits, and think because their friend could handle three drinks, they could also handle three drinks. Only to realize far too […] More
The last few years have seen real, fundamental changes in how our society perceives “traditional” gender-roles. Particularly in relationships. This is to be celebrated, applauded at every opportunity and continued until such constraints are no longer an issue. However, there are some people who still cling to old ideas, what happens when one of them […] More
In the classic tale “The Boy Who Cried Wold”, a naughty young shepherd falsely claimed to his fellow villagers that a wolf had invaded his flock. When a wolf actually did invade his flock, no one believed him, and ignored his plea for help, resulting in all of his sheep being eaten by the wolf. […] More
When a family member is struggling, it is a generous thing to help them out in whatever way we can. Though one shouldn’t always feel obligated to provide help, as not everyone can provide all the help they need, owing to their own situations. But that sometimes isn’t good enough in the eyes of others, […] More
Seldom are rules put in place just for the fun of pushing people around. Whether those rules are about maximum occupancy or what side of the road to drive on, or not hugging someone from behind, the boundary is there for a purpose. That purpose can be safety or the setting of an emotional boundary […] More
Be it with a roommate or your family, in a studio apartment or a four bedroom house, and no matter the number of people, sharing a home is never easy. There will always be a moment where two people will want to use the same room, or the same thing, more often than not, the […] More
There are several downsides to having a crush. Wondering if said crush likes you back, worrying how you’ll behave around them, finding yourself distracted because they take up most of your thoughts. Perhaps worst of all, however, is misconstruing their behavior and thinking that they are expressing interest in you, which may not be the […] More
Being an older sibling comes with a number of responsibilities regarding your younger siblings. Up to and including babysitting, helping out with homework, and giving rides every now and again. If siblings have a good relationship, this doesn’t tend to be a problem. Some people even relish the chance to be a de-facto parent every […] More
As our parents grow older, they begin to need more and more help from us. While most people always want to help their aging parents as much as they can, it can nonetheless feel like a bit of a burden. Particularly for those who, voluntarily or not, become their primary source of care. Such was […] More
There are several antiquated traditions when it comes to marriage which many people are thankful are now largely a thing of the past. These include a groom asking permission from their bride’s father, the family of the bride being the ones expected to pay for the wedding, or even a bride feeling obligated to wear […] More
No two people have the same relationship with dogs. Most people bring a dog into their home for love and comfort, someone they can’t wait to come home to at the end of the day, or take for a walk first thing in the morning. While others own dogs which they rely on for their […] More
