Swear words and insults are an inescapable part of life. In fact, it’s hard to imagine humanity ever becoming so peaceful and kind that nobody would ever have anything bad to say about anyone else. There’s always going to be friction. Different perspectives, values, and agendas are always going to clash.But for some people, simple … Read more

Teenagers don’t always think through everything they do, which is why they often make dumb decisions. Part of that is due to their underdeveloped prefrontal cortex, the rest might be due to the excitement of being able to make decisions. But not every choice is a good one and some can have long-lasting consequences. A … Read more

In the battle between money and love, the heart should always win. But, for some people, money is way more important. This isn’t something that’s obvious right away. Unfortunately, only certain situations can reveal a person’s true character. This is what happened to an innocent guy who had proposed to his girlfriend. He was in … Read more

The great sci-fi author Robert Heinlein wrote many outstanding books about spaceships, aliens and robots, but in addition to all of the above, I also remembered his art for one incredibly beautiful and damn correct quote. “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” Just agree, this … Read more

While planning a wedding, the couple should be prepared for all kinds of unexpected situations, including one of the members of their bridal party getting pregnant. Of course, such news is exciting, but at the same time, it requires a lot of rearrangements to better accommodate the mother-to-be. This bride dealt with it exceptionally well, … Read more

Your birthday is always special, but especially for children, it can easily be the most exciting day of the year! Throwing a party, getting to pick out a delicious cake and getting to open up gifts from loved ones can be a magical experience. As long as you actually get to keep all of your … Read more

While we all might feel like family should be on our side, the unfortunate truth is that sometimes even one’s parents can be rude, entitled and hostile. As a child, there isn’t much one can do in a situation like that, but as a teen or adult, one has a lot more options. A woman … Read more

Say what you want, but one fact is clear: love connects us all, regardless of species. When we talk about such bonds, they can often be observed in the close relationships between people and their pets, as well as between the animals in zoos and their caretakers. This connection highlights the profound and universal nature … Read more

Ever had a weekend morning where you just wanted to snuggle your pillow and go deeper into the covers? That’s just an amazing feeling, after a long working week. But what if your partner had other plans? We’ve all been there: it’s Saturday, the sun is barely up and, for some weird reason, your partner … Read more

More than two thousand years ago, the great Greek thinker Aesop composed a fable about a dog that didn’t allow other animals to approach the hay on which it lay – even though, of course, it didn’t eat it itself. Since then, the phrase “dog in the manger” has become a catchphrase and we use … Read more