Being a woman is exhausting. Not just because you have to think about your safety in ways others don’t, manage a 28-day hormonal cycle, or work twice as hard to climb the career ladder. But also because, somehow, women still have to listen to men confidently spewing nonsense about their bodies, experiences, and lives as … Read more
You know those people who just have to turn everything into a competition? You say you had a rough night’s sleep, and suddenly they’ve been running on caffeine and willpower for the past 3 years. You mention getting a new car, and they casually remind you that they just bought a house. But imagine if … Read more
According to recent data, out of over 79 million Americans living in shared households, 14.4 million live with roommates. Sometimes these are close friends, sometimes it becomes the beginning of a beautiful friendship – but often sharing one roof turns into serious conflicts. Simply because people deliberately expect free services and help from their roommates … Read more
Overweight people know the struggle of listening to other folks constantly commenting on their weight or their size. It can be disheartening, especially if loved ones say such things and think it is okay to do so. This is what one woman faced growing up because her parents and brother kept judging her because of … Read more
American children aren’t as interested in books and magazines as they used to be. In recent years, only 17% of thirteen-year-olds have reported reading for fun almost every day, roughly half the share (35%) who said this in 1984. Among seventeen-year-olds, this number has shrunk during the same period from 31% to 19%. Reddit user … Read more
While it’s important to keep relationships fun and exciting, some things between partners are better kept serious. Not all areas of life are on the table when it comes to joking, and even when you think you know your significant other well, teasing can still sometimes feel hurtful, hindering the relationship as a result. For … Read more
For many of us, childhood is a time we remember as happy and carefree—playing outside, causing mischief with friends, and hitting little milestones along the way. And while there certainly were some rough moments, they usually didn’t seem out of the ordinary. But for these Redditors, childhood wasn’t just scraped knees and bedtime tantrums. They … Read more
Weddings are usually all about love, questionable dance moves, and tiny starters that never make anyone full. But, if we’re being honest, sometimes they can bring out the absolute weirdest in people. Give someone a bouquet and a fancy white dress, and suddenly they’re calling the shots like it’s a royal decree. Some folks cry … Read more
Most folks would agree that treating everyone equally is, by and large, a good thing. Humans can understand fairness, even when it doesn’t directly benefit us. So it’s important to remember that bad behavior can always go both ways, no matter who you are. Karma doesn’t care if you are a family member, a friend … Read more
Everyone has their own set of dating standards. There are specific traits and behaviors that we classify as major turn-ons. On the flip side, we have a list of “ick” factors that instantly incinerate the slightest chance of a budding romance. Today, we’re focusing on the women and the actions men showed that they were … Read more