Usually, it’s an honor to be the MOH ( maid of honor )— I mean, it’s right in the title! Traditionally, this role was given to the bride’s sister or close female family member. Nowadays, brides have free reign to pick whichever bestie they’d like. Usually, the maid of honor is really close to the bride, and she should also be responsible because her main duty is to support the bride on and leading up to one of the biggest landmarks of her life . Sometimes, though, the bride can seriously overst…

There’s a trending hypothetical question that has sparked some debate on TikTok: if you were stuck in the middle of the forest, would you prefer to encounter a man or a bear? Videos posing this question are overwhelmingly flooded with comments by fellow women stating, “I choose the bear.” This choice demonstrates how it is hammered into us from childhood to beware of strange men, especially in isolated areas, and it is also a testament to our lived experiences as women navigating a world that i…

Your first focus should always be your family. Along with that, you should be able to set firm limits and stand your ground when necessary. The story below is about a petty aunt. The original poster (OP) was contacted early this morning to take care of her three nephews and nieces due to an unforeseen medical crisis that forced the mother to visit the emergency room. Considering the gravity of the situation, OP was first happy about helping with the children. However, OP started to question how…

Welcome back wedding aficionados. Weddings can be the experience of a lifetime. From the joy of seeing your loved one get married, to experiencing one big celebration with free booze. There’s just something special about it. Not attending a friend’s wedding can be a big deal, but truth be told, sometimes there are just more important matters at hand. Let’s say your friend is getting married, and your wife is having your baby. Bad luck for these two crucial , life changing events to take place s…

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. When it comes to dating and marriage, there are some commandments that stand true for any healthy relationship. Without these fundamentals , there’s no use striving for the relationship to stay and be healthy. Let’s discuss some of them: honesty, communication, respect, and consideration, just to name a few. Honesty: the ability and desire to be loyal to your partner behind their back, as well as to their face is crucial for a stable and health…

Having confidence in yourself and your looks is probably one of the main struggles that every woman out there has faced. It is impossible to stop comparing ourselves to other people, and that can cause a lot of issues with our self-acceptance. Surrounding yourself with people who support you, and are not afraid to tell what you are worth in their eyes, and compliment you, is so important. When your partner shows you how much they love and appreciate you, it not only strengthens your relationshi…

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Online dating is slowly becoming the norm for meeting new romantic partners. Whether you’re looking for a long-term lover or something more casual, dating apps can connect you with a variety of people looking for all sorts of love. However, it can be hard to suss out the weirdos from the people who are worth talking to. In real life interactions, there’s body language, tone of voice, pheromones, and general “vibes” that people project that can help you figure out — consciously or intuitively— i…

We’ve all been there: staring down at our phones at the end of the work week , crafting the perfect rain check text to send someone that you made plans with a few days ago— back when you thought that surely this weekend you’d have the energy to go out. The confident, optimistic, extroverted version of yourself made those plans, but she crawled back into your soul on Thursday morning. After all, there are times when you do enjoy drinking a fun little cocktail with the besties and letting loose a…

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Welcome back internet girlies. Marriage and relationships can be a scary commitment. You could be with someone nearly a decade and find out something you swore you never would. We always want to see the best in our partners, and give them the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes, a situation like this can make things spiral. The dynamic can allow for bad behavior to continue. Sometimes integrating in someone else’s world can cause distress in ways you didn’t suspect. Imagine your boyfriend, recent f…

There are times, whether we like to admit it or not when our ego clouds our judgment and drives us to act against our moral convictions. The ex-husband's account of his frustrations is given below. The original poster (OP) recently went through a divorce. His marriage failed, as he made clear in the post, and a split was inevitable. Following the divorce, his now ex-wife was forced to return to work, which significantly reduced her quality of life. The ex-wife was affected by this change and th…

Being single offers you the flexibility to do as you like. However, once you tie the knot, you and your spouse become one, which means you must honor their wants and needs. The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner were married more than ten years ago. The husband was injured in a tragic car accident a few years ago, which made it impossible for him to return to work. Therefore, from being a cozy dual-income household, they are current…