With Halloween just around the corner, you will probably see an increasing number of media about ghosts and other kinds of creepy stuff.If you’re a fan of this occasion, then it’s the time of the year when you thrive. If you’re not…well, you probably cannot wait for it to pass, or when the media will … Read more

Despite what anyone might say, I believe that names are quite powerful. When someone says ‘Dumbledore’, I think of wisdom, meanwhile ‘Aphrodite’ reminds me of love, so yeah, names do leave an impression, and a person’s choice of their name should be respected. That is not the case with this teen’s extended foster family who … Read more

You probably remember the furor a while back about the girl who wore a ‘Chinese dress’ as her prom dress. It became a huge story and got everyone in a tizzy about cultural appropriation, what it means, when it becomes problematic and if, just maybe, we are all becoming just a little too damn sensitive … Read more

Family drama is always tough, since cutting ties can feel impossible or even morally wrong. Even worse, sometimes you get caught in the middle of inter-family conflicts, forcing you to pick a side. And even in cases where it’s clearly visible what party is at fault, fighting with family members can be psychologically draining and … Read more

For many women, the wedding dress is as big a deal as the ceremony itself. It’s something they will repeatedly look back on through photos and videos as part of a momentous day in their lives. Each bride will have a design in mind. Some of them exude enough glamor to make the cover of … Read more

We’ve all had our fair share of difficult neighbors with whom we just can’t see eye to eye. Lord knows how many gripes I’ve had to overcome because of my neighbors who can’t seem to understand that gates are meant to be closed for… quite a few reasons. But well, all things considered, this complaint … Read more

You know that moment when someone says something that’s technically nice,but your brain immediately latches onto the one part that feels like a tiny emotional dagger? Yeah. Welcome to the relationship version of “it sounded better in my head.” One woman turned to an online community to vent after her husband, mid casual conversation (and … Read more

People react differently to when a loved one dies. Some of them heal from grief by leaving the person’s things as they were when they were alive, but others decide to clean up and move on to a new chapter in their lives without that person present. While cleaning up all the things that a … Read more

Trust and honesty are two of the biggest pillars in any healthy relationship. Without them, sooner or later things are bound to fall apart. One woman got a rude wake-up call when her husband suddenly told her she needed to stop being a stay-at-home mom and get a job because they “couldn’t afford the bills.” … Read more

One of the wildest parts of marriage is stepping into a whole new family: learning their quirks, swapping stories, and trying to fit right in. You share your favorite things, try to understand theirs, and hope it all blends together like a good recipe. But sometimes, instead of warm hugs, you get cold criticism. That’s … Read more