It’s safe to assume that most people have had to experience what it’s like receiving negative comments. Be it bullying in school, involving yourself in a heated argument as an adult, or any other scenario, for that matter, they are rarely ever easy to hear. But it gets infinitely worse when the negative things come … Read more
Being a parent is a sort of relay when you pass off your child to your partner from time to time. Every family is different, but it’s fair to say that both parents should probably pitch in to look after their kid. This is even more true when the child is very young, scared and … Read more
Parenting is no walk in the park. It takes love, time, effort, patience and, of course, lots and lots of money. A recent study puts the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 at close to $240,000. And then there’s college. Should you decide to fund your kid’s tertiary tuition and … Read more
Whether you’re looking forward to eating a delicious slice of cake, throwing a party with your loved ones or receiving presents from friends, your birthday should always be a special day. And gifts aren’t a requirement to have a great birthday, of course. But it can definitely be frustrating when loved ones aren’t completely honest … Read more
We all know famous cities from their street level. It’s easy to recognize Paris from the Eiffel Tower or Rio de Janeiro from the Christ the Redeemer sculpture. Now, what if you had to recognize them from above? No street signs, people or prominent landmarks—just a bird’s-eye view. Sounds a little bit challenging, right? That’s … Read more
Employee policies exist to ensure compliance with regulations and keep things in order. But let’s face it: not every company guideline makes sense, and it can be detrimental to workflow, productivity, and the overall system. While going against such policies may be the knee-jerk reaction, one can also comply maliciously. This is what a fast … Read more
Vacations are usually fun. They are supposed to be about making memories with family or friends, leaving you with feelings of bliss. But what happens when going on vacation leaves the door open for unsolicited comments from family? Today’s Original Poster (OP) found herself in the same predicament when her mom decided to make it … Read more
The controversial lead of Disney’s “woke” Snow White, Rachel Zegler, made headlines again after she was seemingly hit with another criticism by one of her former co-stars on West Side Story. Ariana DeBose took to Instagram to share a quote by Jonah Platt, the son of Snow White’s producer, who recently blamed Zegler for the … Read more
The truth can really, really hurt, no matter how necessary it might be. Sometimes this can mean telling a friend that, actually, they made some terrible choices and perhaps need to rethink their life. But more often than not, folks end up just taking offense. A woman asked the internet for advice after telling her … Read more
Tall girl problems aren’t something I’ve ever had to deal with. Falling more into the “vertically challenged” category, I have my own set of short girl problems. The average heights for women vary slightly depending on things like ethnicity and nationality. But in America, the average female height is considered to be around 5 feet … Read more