No matter how old we get, we’ll unlikely stop being scolded by our parents as long as they are alive. And even though we aren’t technically under their care, being scolded by one’s parents doesn’t get any easier the older we get. In certain circumstances, should they be expressing their disappointment or disapproval of our […] More
Sometimes, the most meaningful presents are not the ones found in stores, but presents passed down from generation to generation, or between friends. Of course, not only is this form of gift giving thoughtful and personal, but also economical, as you don’t have to spend any money on it. With this in mind, however, it’s […] More
A lot of thought goes into choosing a name for one’s child. All parents come up with a preliminary list, before narrowing it down to a name both parents find suitable. But that chosen name might go out the window when they meet their child, as they might decide their personality is more becoming of […] More
A wedding is a day for a happy couple to share their love with those nearest and dearest to them. Of course, owing to the rising costs of a wedding, most people will have to choose who is, in fact, their nearest and dearest. Resulting in numerous people not making the cut for an invite. […] More
It’s always humbling when a friend steps in and offers to help you financially. Be it simply covering you for a cup of coffee, or lending you a sizable loan to make a downpayment on a house, knowing that someone cares about you that much to help you in that way is truly moving. This […] More
There’s very little more frustrating than developing a crush on someone, only to realize the feeling isn’t mutual. Depending on how strong your feelings are, some cases are far more painful than others. Most of the time, however, it’s never personal, so all one can do is move on, and find someone who shares your […] More
We always want to be there for our friends and loved ones, and offer them whatever help we can. However, it is also important to remember, particularly those who have an innately giving nature, that one must also look out for themselves. Even when we feel an obligation towards others, sometimes we must make our […] More
Not everyone has easy access to childcare. Those that are lucky live in close proximity to family, who are willing to help watch their children at a moments notice, and, most importantly, completely gratis. However, while it is extremely kind of these family members to offer their complementary babysitting service, it should never be expected […] More
We always want to be there for our friends. Offer them a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on when they’re down. And if we believe that they might find themselves in a sad or dangerous situation, we would naturally feel the need to warn them. But it’s also important to be careful not […] More
Weddings are expensive. Even those who hope to have a “small wedding” still end up spending thousands of dollars when the time comes to pay for the venue, food, clothes, and everything else. But as long as people can afford to do so, there’s nothing terribly wrong with spending a sizable amount of money on […] More
Planning a wedding comes with its fair share of joy and stress. Which arguably begins with finding the proper venue. Everyone has at least a vague idea of the type of place, if not the exact place, they want to say “I do”, and can only cross their fingers that it will be available on […] More
Be it a set-up, a blind date, or finally going out with someone you’ve been crushing on for ages, first dates are extremely intimidating. There’s always the fear that you’ll run out of things to talk about, either you or they won’t live up to expectations, or, on rare occasions, that the person you’re going […] More
