My closest personal encounter with hair box dye began in college – and literally ended right there – when an attempt at a stylish balayage ended with something like “Steve’s lava chicken” on my head years before Minecraft was actually invented and launched. Well, at the same time, I tested how well a shaved head … Read more

With mental health experts ringing alarm bells about the loneliness epidemic, friendships are becoming more and more valuable. Yet in the UK, one in 10 adults say they have no close friends. Perhaps some of these people have had bad experiences with friends. Like this woman, who got an “accidental” text from her friend shaming … Read more

There’s never a good time to find out you have cancer. But to find out you’ve had it for a decade? That’s the shocking reality Reddit user SentientDumpsterBaby had to accept when she learned her uterine cancer had gone undetected. The uterus is part of the female reproductive system and the place where a fetus … Read more

People find out about their partner’s infidelityin many different ways. Some cheaters confess when the burden just becomes too much or when their partner confronts them. Others are discovered by a third party. But research shows that 21.4% of cheaters are exposed by their own partners. That’s what happened to these cheaters: a husband discovered … Read more

One of the most awkward things you’ll ever have to discuss with your pals is money. The irony is that even though cash is a fundamental part of life, people tend to be quite embarrassed when they have to tackle any spending-related issues. This can lead to further problems with your budget if you don’t … Read more

When you ask someone to swap seats on a flight, it usually ends one of two ways: they agree or they don’t. But when someone says no, why do we suddenly act like they’ve committed a federal crime? The guilt-tripping, the dramatic sighs, the side-eyes: it’s a whole performance. That’s exactly what one woman experienced … Read more

Being the “rock” for a friend in crisis is a badge of honor. You become their emergency contact, their listening ear, and often, their unofficial bank. You step up because that’s what friends do, and it feels good to be the person they can always count on. A heavy burden, but one you take on … Read more

There’s nothing inherently wrong with dating a person with a significant age difference. As long as you’re both consenting adults who are willing to make things work, you can turn your relationship into something for the long term.  But of course, such an arrangement has its complications, especially when dealing with someone who has a … Read more

It’s a good thing to have friends, after all, humans are pretty social creatures. We like company, a shoulder to cry on, someone to laugh with. Like fine wine, the longer a friendship lasts, the better it gets. But sometimes one has the uniquely unpleasant experience of discovering that they’ve matured when their friend hasn’t. … Read more

Rarely does an opportunity to celebrate, relax, or reward ourselves go by without having a couple of drinks. While it might not be an issue when done in moderation, parents in particular should be cautious when consuming alcohol, as being intoxicated around children can put them at risk of danger. This story could’ve ended in … Read more