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
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
It’s amazing how much difference a simple check-in can make. Be it a friend or family member asking how your day was, or how you were feeling after recovering from a cold, just knowing someone cares enough to ask can make you feel so much better. On the flip side, when it seems that those […] More
Not everyone is thrilled with the physical appearance they were given. And as a result, they will go to great lengths to change it. Unfortunately, they often discover that some changes aren’t always for the better, and find themselves no more comfortable in their new appearance than they were before. Such was sadly the case […] More
We’d like to think that we’ve reached an age where certain gender stereotypes are a thing of the past. Particularly when it comes to couples. But alas, some men still feel very insecure should their female partner be older than them, make more money than them, or be taller than them. The latter was a […] 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
What people choose to put in their bodies is their business. So why are others so bent out of shape about what others eat sometimes? More often than not the menu is about preference, other times it’s about dietary restriction. Why the drama? Case in point… Redditor lorande9 wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
Vacations are a time to reset and recharge, and stop worrying about work or other annoyances for a week or so. Though when traveling with one’s family, vacations can often be anything but relaxing. Particularly when there are young children involved. Redditor Unusual_Squash9119 certainly had her hands full on a recent vacation with her five […] More
Kids will be kids, as the saying goes. Indeed, sometimes we do have to allow for a tiny bit of leeway for badly behaved children, as it’s one way they learn the difference between right and wrong. There are certain behaviors, however, which simply should never be tolerated, and often aren’t just a common trait […] More
Watching their children slowly grow up into adults brings parents simultaneous joy and stress. While parents are proud to see all their children accomplish as they begin to make their way through life, there are also some things which often take some getting used to. Namely as their children begin to bring home romantic partners. […] More
It’s understandable for single parents to be protective of their children when entering new relationships. First, there’s just the hope that the children will like their parent’s new romantic partner and vice versa, and there won’t be any tension, or animosity going forward. However, there is also the risk of children becoming too attached, should […] More
All of us have made decisions in the past which over time we’ve come to regret. In some cases, we’ve so regretted a past decision, that we’ll go out of our way to cover up any evidence that we once made that decision. Such was the case with a client of Redditor throwaway4638294637, who made […] More
