Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Parenting is a handful. It’s never been an easy job, and ideally, it would never be a job that only one person bears the full responsibility of. Back in the day, people were a part of communities. In these communities, they could rely on others to watch their children, other women and grandparents. Nowadays, there’s a lot (maybe too much) pride in what it means to be a ‘mom.’ Moms are supposed to be seen as superheroes, as people whose purpose is to sacrifice…

The purpose of a wedding is to mark the beginning of a happy couple's shared future. In theory, this seems like the ideal situation, but in practice, something always goes wrong. The story below is an account of a bewildered bride. The original poster (OP), who got engaged more than two years ago, has been busy planning her picture-perfect day. OP made sure that, in the midst of all the preparations, she asked a few of her closest friends to be bridesmaids. Along with accompanying her to severa…

Weddings are intended to honor a joyful union of two people moving toward a common future. It is the guests' duty to ensure that the bride and groom are receiving heaps of love and attention. But there are situations where you can only offer so much of yourself. The story below tells the tale of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) shares her experience of being rejected by her sister for declining to be a bridesmaid. For background, the original poster first agreed to attend the wedding…

The reality of this weird world is that kids these days have about a 50/50 chance for their parents to stay together and not get a divorce (46% divorce rate in America alone). That means many kids have to deal with a possibly inevitable rift between their parents, which is quite a challenging experience, to say the least. It is incredibly hard to be a kid of divorce and not blame yourselves for the rift between your parents. The daughter in this Reddit story, surely felt like she had a hand wit…

I said, 'I've got an egg on my face.' He said, 'I love huevos rancheros.'

This one's for all the forest fairies, river naiads, and mountain gnomes.

The giggles, the sleepy smiles, and the gentle hugs are what make our worlds go round

I wanna be part of your (scrolling) world

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In the year 2024, you can never assume tradition is a given anymore . People have all their own individual, creative, and unique ideas about how to live their lives. Instead of just signing the contract of conventionality, people of all genders and ages are taking matters into their own hands. They’re scraping away at the past and carving a new version of the present and future. This is especially true for modern relationships. When it was once customary to me…

Welcome back intelligent, hard working, and goddess-like mothers of the world. You may look in the mirror and see a haggard, thin haired mother who needs about a year of sleep to catch up on, but it’s not what the rest of the world sees. When your husband looks at you, he sees the woman of his dreams. He sees his beautiful fair maiden whose bravery and perseverance radiates through her whole body and soul. He married you for a reason, for your strength and character, and because he knew you’d b…

Welcome back goddess of the internet. Introverted tendencies are never something to be ashamed of. They’ve practically become an internet phenomenon. For years we’ve been pushing ourselves to meet people, socialize, interact, and it’s come to a breaking point. None of us want that level of socialization. It’s all been a façade to fit in with everyone else, where in reality we just want to have quiet time with ourselves. That is until you find the right person. When an introvert falls in love, t…

Being the cool aunt >>> being the mom.

When 18-year-old kids finally graduate high school and are heading to college, they might hear and have many conversations regarding the ‘college experience’. They talk about it with their parents, friends, and siblings, and in these conversations, the people who have had the college experience might tell them that they should go to college with an open mind and usually, with no strings attaching them home. While I don't think you have to be single in order to enjoy college, going away to colle…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and signify the union of two individuals in the sacred union of matrimony. Despite being a momentous occasion, the wedding gives friends and family a chance to support the couple as they come together as one cohesive unit. However, the honeymoon is just meant to be a time for the couple to fully commit to each other, in whatever way they feel fit. The story that follows comes from a friend who is frustrated. Originally posted on Reddit, the user asked if it…

In friendships, loyalty is one of the most vital qualities. So, how would you respond if you learned that your childhood friend had been having an extramarital affair for the past six months? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) recently learned about her childhood best friend's adulterous affair. She told her husband about the problem as soon as she found out, and they discussed the best course of action moving forward. They gave it some thought and co…

All relationships require work, but the ones that last are the ones that have effective communication, a strong sense of mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to support one another. The story below is an account of a betrayed husband. The original poster (OP) and his wife had been together for over ten years. OP truly adored his wife, so when she showed interest in higher education, he felt compelled to fulfill her aspirations. He had no idea, though, that his considerate gesture would…