Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Boundaries have become a bit of a buzzword these days. It seems like anything someone doesn’t like, they want everyone to tiptoe around their ‘boundaries.’ It’s true that it’s hurtful, disrespectful, and frustrating when someone steps on your boundaries. You feel like you’re not in control, and that someone else dictates aspects of your life that you didn’t want them to have a say in. It’s hard to see someone the same after a situation like thi…

While in relationships, you always want to be on the same page as your partner, share similar values, and even have the same movie tastes. It may seem like petulant or superficial compatibility, but I think they’re more important than people realize. I couldn’t imagine having dinner with my boyfriend, and being disappointed when I realize he’s vegan and we can’t share anything. Or having a movie night and absolutely cringing about their movie suggestions. Those are just tastes, what about life…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Some people like to get creative with baby names, using names of characters, or making up your own. I once read of a couple who wanted to combine a Greek goddess with a Greek word, and the result was nothing less than horrifying and confusing. Honestly, just name your kids normal names . When someone has too unique of a name, they’re often not taken as seriously in the world. It can be laughable. But at the end of the day, it’s the parent’s dec…

They sure do keep us on our toes

Not every mother-daughter relationship is going to look like best friends. We all know someone who’s best friends with their mother, but it’s not atypical for mothers and daughters to butt heads. It’s a lose-lose for both people, and both people ideally would love a good relationship with the other. But unfortunately, we can’t choose our family. Money is also a consistent point of contention in any relationship, especially family. When money gets involved, people start losing sight of things, a…

We’re all familiar with the archetype of the evil step-mother. Albeit it’s rooted in archaic fairy tales, all art is some sort of representation of real life. It’s clearly based on something, and even most Disney movies omit a mother, or there’s the typical evil step-mother. Regardless of if you agree with this caricature, the story below portrays a step-mother who may have acted out of line. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is the step-mother who’s banished her step-daughter fro…

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The phrases ‘work wife’ and ‘work husband’ have entered our colloquial vernacular overnight. Who decided this is okay? Personally, I think it’s a little cringe. If you’re both single, it just comes off as immature and withholding. Just date if you are already calling them husband and wife. But if you’re in a relationship …it’s even weirder. Imagine calling a male friend, ‘second boyfriend,’ to your partner? This nomenclature isn’t meaningless. If it’s just friends, then why does their title imp…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Divorce is messy, and rarely does one or both people come out unscathed on the other side. Not only is it a colossal emotional roller coaster, it’s also a headache logistically, and a loss financially. Everyone comes out losing after a divorce. Maybe the man has to give tons of money to his ex, but it doesn’t mean she’s happy with her winnings. Both people have to start a whole new life, some have to move, and it’s not something I’d wish on my…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having friends is a crucial part of living a happy and healthy life. If you only have your partner and kids, it can feel isolating. We all need a breather from our bubble of family and work, and friends are the perfect escapism to mitigate life’s banalities. But what makes someone a good friend? What qualities encompass that person who’s always there for you, who has your back, who you can be transparent with, but also have fun with. It takes t…

Are you a Star Trek kind of dad, or a video game guy?

Welcome back ladies and gents of the internet. The word ‘responsibility’ has a different ring as a parent. Your responsibility to your child cannot be compared to anything else. If you let someone else watch your kid, you have to know that what happens is out of your hands, and that if you don’t meet them at the promises you made, you could be disappointed in the end. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who’s agreed to be his nephew’s babysitte…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. No job will ever be perfect. If it’s not the pay, it’s the commute. If it’s not the commute, it’s the job itself. And if it’s not the job itself, then it’s your coworkers. People spend one third of their life at work, so everyone wants it to be under pleasant circumstances. In my opinion, you can hate your job, but if you hate the people then you’re doomed. The people you work with make or break the work environment. It could be your dream job,…

Everyone's favorite holiday

Welcome back CheezCake folks. Marriage is a constant tugging and thrusting on the tether between you and your husband. This oscillation can be enervating, but those sacred words “I do” don’t seem to care about your struggles. “Through thick and thin” and through arguments, disagreements, and exacerbated conversations that seem to go in circles. It’s true that it’s all part of the marriage agreement, and communication and calmness will come in handy when things get too heated. It’s always wise t…

Betrayal is a sting that even the thick-skinned and strong-willed can still get scathed by. When you marry someone, you expect to have your fair share of arguments, disagreements, and fights. You can anticipate hard times, but no one anticipates having their heart broken by the sundering of loyalty. It’s a different kind of pain, a pain that meditates in your heart and soul for longer than anyone ever wants to admit. Betrayal also wears many faces; it could be infidelity, lying, or simply hidin…