Is Bickering Your Love Language?

Parents absolutely love to get involved in their kids’ lives, with the firm belief that they are entitled to that involvement because of who they are. However, while it is reasonable to want to be a part of your children’s lives, there has to be a line drawn to keep the peace between everyone in the family. The one who usually draws the line in the family is the outsider, or in other words, the partner. My husband, for example, is the person who tells my parents when they are stepping over the…

"So she threw a rehearsal dinner bigger and fancier than our wedding at a wedding venue."

"If being petty was an Olympic competition..."

Welcome, tea-spillers of the internet. Thanks to the influence of early 2000s rom-coms, Disney movies, and fairy tale books, most little girls dream of having a big, luxurious wedding when they grow up. They envision inviting hundreds of adoring people, wearing a big, poofy princess gown, and dancing in an impossibly large, baroque-style ballroom. Unfortunately, every little girl must eventually wake up to the reality that this sort of wedding would be totally over-budget, a nightmare to organi…

Stories of betrayal never fail to strike an emotional cord with us. Everyone experiences some form of betrayal at some point in their life. Whether it’s someone lying to them, a friend deceiving them, a parent not being there for them, or a partner cheating, it can have negative consequences on us that last forever. It may be hard to trust people again, to form close bonds, or to even feel good and secure in oneself. It inflames insecurity, a subdued confidence, and even could cause one to be j…

Dad jokes: can't live with em, can't live without em

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We all dream of that special, one-of-a-kind soulmate that will complete us. The one to be our other half; the one who will lift us up when times are tough, provide the shoulder to cry on, and the one to laugh with. I think it’s fair to say that even when we’re sure of our person we want to marry, things change and adapt along the way. Marriage is a long and arduous road, and no one has all the answers on how to survive the tough times. In this…

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

The type of comeback I could only come up with in the shower.

Pregnancy is no walk in the park. It's an endless rollercoaster of hormones, aches, exhaustion, and nausea. Now imagine the struggle of going through it alone, all while trying to work, keep up with household chores, and take care of yourself. This woman was six months pregnant, dealing with all the challenges that come with growing a baby, when her ignorant husband suddenly decided he wasn't sure he was ready to be a dad (it's a little late for that, don't you think?). And, to make things wors…

We do not wish it on anybody, but there is something we have to ask. If you were being cheated on and someone close to you found out, do you wish they had told you or that they kept the information to themselves? Honestly, It would surprise us to find out if anyone out there would have preferred not to know. But we can tell you for sure that if we had that sort of information, we would not hold back. We firmly believe that if someone is living a lie, the person who is supposed to be closest to…

This joke went a little too far.

Welcome, internet-lurking ladies. Hosting dinners and events is an art form. Even small gatherings take a lot of effort and careful planning; buying groceries, cooking a meal, and dealing with cleanup is only the tip of the iceberg. Good hosts must also find a suitable night for all guests, tidy the home and rearrange furniture, and ensure everyone's safety for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, in our story today, our protagonist's mother decides to actively ignore the last point, putti…

We all know that feeling when you know you're going on vacation soon and count down the days until you finally get to relax. We also know how crucial it is for your mental health that the vacation will give you exactly what you need—some peace and quiet. My husband and I, for example, are going on vacation in exactly 13 days, 10 hours, and… 22 minutes, and every single thought I have that is unrelated to work, is dedicated to this trip and everything about it. That is why my heart goes out to t…

"His attitude is the real problem."