The history of using deodorant dates back to ancient practices. The Egyptians bathed often in perfumed water and used citrus fruits and cinnamon to mask body odor. Other cultures used fragrant wax, oils, and perfumes in order to cover the smell caused by bacteria mixed with perspiration on human skin. But use of deoderants—like access […] More
All couples planning a wedding must eventually decide who makes the guest list, and who doesn’t. Generally speaking, family is always a priority. Though every member of a bride or groom’s family isn’t guaranteed a place. Sometimes owing to space limitations, and sometimes owing to the bride and groom’s own choosing. Redditor No-Entry4129 was a […] More
Choosing the name for a child is never as easy as we might hope it will be. While some people grow up knowing what their children’s names will be from a very young age, they are often surprised to discover that their spouse might not share their excitement for that name. Then too, even if […] More
The role of women in global cultures have evolved over time. In matriarchal cultures subjected to invasion and colonization, women’s equality regressed. But some of those cultures are regaining their original values. In patriarchal cultures, women’s rights often required civil disobedience to make any advancements. But they’ve happened in many parts of the world. However […] More
It’s very easy to find yourself in an “eye-for-an-eye” mentality. Hell-bent on giving people who wronged you their “just desserts,” as it were. However, as satisfying as revenge may seem, it seldom pays off. Particularly if the offending parties don’t actually deserve what’s coming to them. Redditor PerfectAffect9213 had not gotten over her older sister […] More
Consent isn’t just about sex. It’s also about getting permission before entering someone else’s space or exposing their personal information. A woman wiho feels violated after her sister shared intimate details about her life without her consent turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows […] More
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…” An old English rhyme that has become a wedding tradition over the passage of time. A tradition most brides like to follow, just for the fun of it. Even if some need to level their expectations of what their “something borrowed” might be. Redditor Equal_Tap_6539 and her […] More
Would you lie to cover for someone else’s lies? What if they’re a family member? Does the lie make a difference in your decision? A sibling dealing with a sister’s lies turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. AITAH is similar to AITA, but allows a wider variety of topics, doesn’t […] More
When adult children move back home, it can get very crowded. Especially if they bring children with them. Who should make sacrifices to accommodate the new residents? The parent of the children? Or anyone living in the home. A younger sister turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback when her older […] More
Some people can’t wait to have children. They dream of it, sometimes even from the time of their own childhood. While others have no desire to ever have children. Now with changes in societal expectations and access to reproductive healthcare, people who never wanted kids aren’t forced to have them. Unless they live in a […] More
For a lot of people, family is not easy to handle. Not all blood runs that thick. Sometimes, the most toxic people share DNA. This is a harsh truth to deal with. And learning how to navigate it never seems to get easier. Redditor kittylover419 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so […] More
Set in England between 1813 and 1827 during the Regency era, the Bridgerton Series was initially a collection of eight novels by author Julia Quinn. The first was published in 2000. Each book featured the love story of one of the eight alphabetically named children—four sons and four daughters—of the fictional late Viscount Bridgerton and […] More
