There are different ways you can get insulted on the internet. You might get “ratioed” if your message gets way more comments than “likes”. You might not receive any “likes” at all – and that might be the worst insult of all, especially if you were trying to be funny. But perhaps the most impactful … Read more
At some point in your life, you’ve likely found yourself in the middle of a dangerous situation. And you only made it out in one piece because you either listened to your instincts ringing the alarm bells, or due to sheer dumb luck. It’s moments like these that ground you and make you grateful for … Read more
Those who have been in a relationship know that love isn’t simple or easy. In the beginning, it might seem like you found your perfect match, but when the butterflies settle and reality kicks in, differences and disagreements arise that may make you wonder if you’re right for each other. Then, the couple’s survival depends … Read more
“Your honor, I plead the Fifth. If I start talking, I might say something incredibly stupid that my lawyer won’t like.” Many countries around the world grant suspects the “right to remain silent” when they’ve been accused of a crime. And sometimes, keeping your mouth shut is the smartest move you can make. Lawyers on … Read more
As people, we are often wrong. Take cigarettes, for example: up until 1964, we didn’t know there was a link between smoking and cancer. We’d do it everywhere: in restaurants, next to pregnant women, babies, and even in hospitals. Now that we know how dangerous it was, thinking of these scenarios makes us cringe. But … Read more
Ah, family. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em! I look forward to seeing my relatives all year long, but when I finally do, I am reminded to be careful to avoid certain hot topics and be on my best behavior. We have a wonderful time catching up, playing games and sharing funny stories. … Read more
Mother-in-law/monster-in-law jokes exist for a reason. They poke fun at the complicated and, at worst, strained relationships many people seem to have with the mothers of their spouses. This story is likely one of the many you’ve read on this site. A woman visiting her daughter decided to step on her son-in-law’s boundaries. Her actions … Read more
Deciding to live together as an unmarried couple is a significant step up in the relationship. Since you now share a life under one roof, all decisions must be consensual between the two of you. This unspoken agreement became a problem for these sweethearts when the man suddenly decided to have his parents live with … Read more
We can always improve our communication with others, especially when it comes to people different from us. We often feel uncertain or intimidated when conversing with someone who isn’t like us, as it can be hard to understand how to accommodate their needs without having walked in their shoes. But with a little compassion, curiosity, … Read more
Animal-watching is fascinatingly fun. They are thinking and feeling beings, so they don’t always conform to whatever plan that we, humans, have set out for them. They can behave in incredibly random and goofy ways, which is a feast for the eyes. If you’re quick enough to snap a pic, you can amuse entire swathes … Read more