Welcome back ladies and ladies of the internet. Beyoncé really did know what she was talking about with her 2011 hi t song Run the World (Girls), didn’t she? We always hear narratives such as, ‘it’s a man’s world,’ and something about the patriarchy, but when we really think about it, who’s the more essential part of this entire ecosystem? Back before WWII, women weren’t expected to work or get an education. In fact, it was still illegal in many parts of the United States. Everything changed wi…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sometimes lines get crossed, and it’s all too easy to let our assumptions run wild when we’re in distressed states. We may feel wronged, upset, confused, when all we really need to do is talk to the person involved and hear their side of the story. As they say, communication is key, and it couldn’t be more true. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s about a woman who’s been ostracized by her sister. Her sister was going through some medical issues, and she…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Sometimes it’s better to wait longer to get married these days…to wait until you really see them in every context is important. When things are good, of course everything is working, flowing, and people are their best selves. But what about during the hard times? Are they there for you? Are you two still partners who support each other? Do they change, attack you, guilt you, react against you? Someone’s true colors show when they’re put in unco…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We all want to be seen in our own way; we want to be noticed, appreciated, and loved by the people we care about. Feeling invisible to the people you love can be an awful and discouraging feeling. Take it from this teenager who’s felt like the black sheep her entire life. In this Reddit thread, she claims that she’s always been on the outskirts. Her parents have each other, and her siblings are also a lot closer. Her mom’s close with her sister, dad’s close wi…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. I wonder why people even have marriage vows if they’re not actually going to adhere to them? We all lose ourselves sometimes, say things we don’t mean, or become resentful. But in any healthy marriage, they are peaks on a relatively steady trajectory. Healthy marriages mean people have compassion, love, and respect for one another. Through thick or thin, better or worse, it’s about being there for your partner. If someone is unable, or unwillin…

Dads: the cool parent

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s a cruel world we live in to think that a mother would ever go no contact with her son , but I guess there are always exceptions. Going no contact with someone is just wildly black and white; it leaves no room for atonement, understanding, or resolution. In my opinion, it’s immature. Everyone makes mistakes, and holding it over the person like you’re their judge, jury, and executer is just ridiculous, especially when it comes to family. This brings us to t…

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Hey, parents, your favoritism is showing!

Welcome back internet lovers. We all know how important it is to have family, even if we’re not close with them. Our family is our anchor; they’re there for us when we need them, and they’re a support system for us to rely on. When they don’t live up to these basic expectations, it can be very disappointing. Maybe because these people are the closest to us, when things go wrong, the consequences are the most devastating. So many people are cutting contact with their families today, whether it’s…

Know thyself

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s always heartbreaking when a parent isn’t there for you. Growing up without a mother figure or father figure is difficult, and can cause problems in emotional development, attachment styles, and expectations in romantic relationships. It’s hard to navigate the world without adult supervision, even when you’re an adolescent and early adult. We all need a parent there for us. In this Reddit thread, the boy’s parents divorced when he was very…

Kiss summer goodbye, hello dark and gloomy

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Manipulation can look like many things . It can be under the covers of the obvious, not necessarily very noticeable. That’s how it works so well when it does, because it comes when someone least expects it. It sneaks up on you, adding to the frustration and anger when you notice. Divorce can be ugly , and it usually is. It’s not always mutual, and there could be issues with court cases, splitting custody, and finances. At some point, it will al…

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