Having shared values with your significant other is one of the most important dynamics in a relationship. I always felt like it’s even concomitant to find someone who has overlapping values to you, because if they didn’t it would have been difficult to get further in the relationship. How a person feels about money, marriage, or children matters a lot. If you’re someone who isn’t so into contrived aesthetics, normal hygiene, or materialism, then you're probably going to attract another similar…

Breakups are hard for everyone. No one walks away from them unscathed, especially the longer you date, if you live together, and if there are children involved. It’s a logistic nightmare, on top of the fact that it’s emotionally draining . But what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. And in life, we have to roll with all the punches that come our way, including breakups, no matter how difficult it is to sunder ties with another person’s life. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, t…

It went from 'a work thing' to 'an emotional one-on-one with my coworker that you're not allowed to join.'

She did what had to be done.

Some friendships have expiration dates.

When my boyfriend and I started dating, I refused to let him see me without makeup on. I was convinced that he would take one look at my face and run the other way, and I could not be more wrong. He never once cared whether or not I had mascara on, and complimented me non-stop, even first thing in the morning, which we all know is not a good look for anyone. No one should settle on a man who thinks makeup is essential to the relationship. The only reason one should put on makeup is if it makes…

"His entire speech was about how happy he was to finally lock me down."

It doesn't quite work like that...

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. These days, the terms red flag and green flags have made their ways into modern vernacular in regards to dating. There are certain initial signs and symptoms that people are noticing early on in order to avoid further pain and ultimately a breakup down the road. In my opinion, we’ve become so engrossed with these terms and judgements, that it feels as if everything needs to be categorized, when in reality we’re all just people living our lives.…

Pardon my French, but…

Welcome, web-surfin’ sisters. We’ve probably all had a phase where we thought about becoming an influencer. There was a time where being an influencer meant that you had to have a luxurious lifestyle, a perfect body, and connections with the rich and famous from being a nepo baby. Nowadays, just about anyone can become an influencer. There are people making bank off TikTok videos for sharing their unique cultural dishes, exposing the ins and outs of their niche hobbies, and simply for showing o…

And rightfully so.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We often do a lot for our partners and loved ones. From lauding them for their accomplishments, assuaging them through emotional times, or just comforting them when they need us. We all have our boundaries though, and even through a willingness to unconditionally love and support our partners, we have to b e obstinate when our boundaries are crossed. In this Reddit thread, it centers around an engaged couple. The original poster (OP) is a woman…

What's in a name?

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. You can know someone for years, spend all your time with them, even live with them, until one reproaching day unveils a curtain you weren’t prepared to diges t. When the rose colored glasses fall off and long ignored verisimilitude appears, it can be jarring and traumatic. Honesty and trust predicate any healthy relationship, and their foundation is what keeps couples together. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a…

You thought you were going to marry him and now you're sending breakup memes to your besties—that's just how it goes sometimes.