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
Introducing yourself to someone new can usually pass without incident, especially if it should just be a quick “Hello!” But it’s really easy for either party to make things awkward with just a few words. When Reddit user lilac-lampshade was introduced to her new neighbor by her parents, the original poster (OP) was insulted by […] More
The tone of a dinner table with extended family can turn on a dime. One moment, three generations of people are absolutely yucking it up. The jokes are flying, wine flowing and all feels agreeable. And then, propelled by only a single, charged comment, the joyous atmosphere can deflate entirely. The levity is replaced by […] More
All bodies are beautiful and no one is meant to be sexualized without the consent of the person. It doesn’t matter how they want to dress, they should not be slut-shamed because clothes look different on different people. Redditor aitaoutfits encountered this very issue with her sister and mom. So she turned to the “Am […] More
As people progress into their late 20s and beyond, new values begin to take hold. Friendships encounter new dynamics as people prefer to spend time doing different things; people become involved in long-term relationships that impact the way they spend time and the things they hold dear; the long-view comes further into focus and people […] More
People are starting to recognize that work is work. Things that people are happy to consume like pornography, burlesque and exotic dancing are gaining mainstream acceptance finally for the people who perform in those entertainment genres. So a woman who once worked as a stripper saw no shame in her past. Neither did her boyfriend—until […] More
