Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s perfectly normal to adopt, and in fact, it’s even good for the world. Sadly, there are tons of unwanted babies in the world, so adopting one that needs a home is an important action that helps children globally. And although it’s normal, as well as good for the world, some people still have a hard time adjusting to the idea that being non blood related is okay. Some people are stuck in an archaic religious mentality, or too attached to tra…

He will make any excuse!

Welcome, moms and pops of the internet. Kids are expensive. When they're babies, it feels like every penny goes towards diapers, babysitters, and food. As they grow, they start needing more and more food (while also getting pickier and picker). They start growing rapidly, necessitating a constant flow of new shoes and clothes that will fit them comfortably. Then, money goes into school, school supplies, hobbies, toys, trips, extracurricular activities, and now in the 2020s, subscriptions to Net…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. These days, rent prices have skyrocketed to amounts impossible to fund without a job as a doctor or lawyer. In the 80s, the economy was booming, to the point that every person off the street could just start their own business, afford to buy a house with a simple income, and even save to buy a boat. Nowadays, even with two household incomes, it’s difficult to stay afloat, afford simple groceries or a night out, and forget about saving money. This brings us to…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The topic of infidelity has been around since the beginning of time. Although it’s portrayed many different purposes, intentions, and affects, it’s corporeal, yet painful conclusion in a relationship can be the terminator of any seemingly healthy relationship. Not only is it hurtful to feel betrayed by your partner in such an intimate way, but it doesn’t start and stop at the physical, and proves its disrespect to be more than didactic. This br…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In any relationship , it’s important to respect each other’s feelings. If one partner is deeply uncomfortable with something, even if you don’t see the harm in it, it’s crucial to do everything in your power to try and understand their perspective and do what will make them feel comfortable. This is especially true when it comes to other people, and your partner’s relationships to other people. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s a story…

"She’s playing terrible mind games with me and she’s exploiting my insecurities..."

"When I asked, her reaction was ‘Isn't that the role that requires a lot of work?’"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to having children, it’s everyone’s individual prerogative whether they want to or not. No one can force them against their will, or decide for them. As a society, people like to put women in a box as being ‘maternal,’ expecting that due to their gender, they will automatically want to be a mother. This is so far from true. In this particular Reddit piece, the couple decides before marriage that they don’t want children . The husb…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to family, there should of course be a certain level of blind compassion and giving, but also a healthy level of boundaries. How does one balance the two? Family is family, so you may feel obligated to ignore your wants and needs for the sake of family, but where’s the line? If you feel disrespected or taken advantage of, it’s time to make your boundaries clear. This brings us to the Reddit piece. A woman is pleasantly enjoying he…

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Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Family dynamics are difficult to understand, maneuver, and navigate. When you don’t get along with a parent, how do you deal with it? Do you talk to them about things? Do you ignore it and keep your distance? Do you bottle it up and let it explode one day? It’s not easy to know the best thing to do, or if your efforts and feelings will even be appropriately acknowledged. But communication is key, as they say. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s about a f…

Welcome back zealous internet goers. These days, people can become more than addicted to social media and the internet. App culture is changing the way people think, behave, and how they form relationships. Instead of spending quality time talking with each other, reading, or learning together, many couples' form of ‘bonding time’ could be sitting separately on their respective phones. The constant exposure to the vast and endless internet is frightening at best; people get addicted to all sort…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Inheritance is a funny thing, it can tear people apart. It makes sense that if your husband or wife inherits a large sum, that it would be shared. I would personally expect to have access to the money in the case that I would be married; it just makes the most sense. If the inheritance is separate, then why aren’t the wages and each income? Shared finances is a normal part of married life. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A factor that mig…

She was right about him.

First the lizards, then the cats.