Even if their intentions are mostly honorable, hearing other people’s opinions on a private or personal matter is seldom helpful. Especially if these opinions weren’t asked for in the first place. More often than not, this unwarranted advice or help tends to only make you even more anxious and/or worried and doesn’t put your mind […] More
No matter what they look like, many people are incredibly insecure regarding their physical appearance. As a result, any remark about the way they look could trigger them and make them feel very uncomfortable. Even when people think they might be paying a compliment to someone, they might instead only make them angry or upset. […] More
There are still far too many people who have extremely antiquated views surrounding masculinity. Some people believe that any men who behave a certain way, partake in certain hobbies, or enjoy certain things are not “real men”. Opinions that stem not from science, but often from ignorance or bigotry. When the brother-in-law (BIL) of Redditor […] More
At some point in our lives, we’ve all held a grudge, both justified and not. But keeping that chip on your shoulder will never change what’s already happened in the past, and will only make your resentment grow going forward. This is why, difficult as it may be, it is vital to let go of […] More
Perhaps the best thing about flying the coop, and getting your own place is that you are beholden to no one’s rules, but your own. As a result, you never need to worry about doing something against your mother or father’s wishes, have to eat whatever they’re having for lunch or dinner, and can wear […] More
When in a public space, it is important not to behave as if you were in the privacy of your own home. It is extremely important to be mindful of the other people around you and make sure you leave your surroundings in the same condition they were in when you arrive. That being said, […] More
It’s incredibly easy to pass judgment on others based on one little thing they say or do. Sometimes, upon further investigation, your assumptions prove to be correct. In other cases, however, you might learn that your first impression of this individual turned out to be false, and find yourself biting your words. Redditor sonofapeachh found […] More
Everyone has been guilty, at least once in their life, of speaking before thinking. Where we say something which we realize either doesn’t make sense, or likely might not sit well with others. Most of the time, we are able to realize this, and can smooth things over with a simple apology. In far too […] More
Being a teacher comes with many challenges. So does being a student. It is for this reason that one of a teacher’s main duties is to make sure that their classroom is a safe space, where students are protected and can learn in an encouraging environment. For if a teacher makes a student feel unsafe, […] More
There is very little that is more frustrating than when people are talking about you behind your back. Perhaps the only thing worse is when they’re literally talking about you behind your back. When people think that you’re either out of earshot, or not in their vicinity, and say things about you that they would […] More
It’s always best to be kind when rejecting people’s advances, but sometimes people just won’t take no for answer. What should you do then? A gay guy on Reddit found himself in this situation when a woman he met in a bar wouldn’t stop coming on to him and he ended up giving her a […] More
