Parent and child relationships are arguably the most influential relationships we all experience. Those relationships lay the foundation for how we learn to interact with others. Furthermore, they’re often the groundwork for shaping who we become. Because of this, unloving mothers can often have a detrimental effect on their children. Daughters, in particular, are left...

The idea of the perfect relationship has certainly changed over time. Different eras tell stories of men courting women, women asking men to marry them to everything in between. It’s now a time where anything goes as long as it makes both partners happy. Who are the rest of us to judge? There was a...

Maintaining a marriage is often described as a journey filled with challenges. And when you add the complexities of working together in a family business, those challenges can multiply. The experiences of Prince William and Kate Middleton, prominent figures in the British royal family, offer a compelling example of the delicate balance required to nurture...

A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add a...

Relationships are as diverse and unique as the people in the world. When two or more people enter a relationship, they tend to bring with them all of their previous hopes, hurts, and baggage, which can poison the relationship before it even starts. It’s common to hear that “no man is an island,” but upon...

What does long-term commitment mean to you? Women who have remained single for long periods of time without any commitment seem to be pretty happy with their decision. But why? Expressing outright happiness and independence, they surely must have found that sweet spot where they found that alone, they are enough. It’s hard to pinpoint...

The act of cheating on your partner can be a devastating and life-altering experience. In an instant, a previously perfect partnership can feel irreparably damaged. Leaving the betrayed individual in a state of shock and questioning the reasons behind such betrayal. Each instance of infidelity is unique. However, recent research has shed light on a...

It’s tough to accept the possibility that someone you may have known your whole life could be the reason why your mental well-being is disturbed. Familiarity causes us to make excuses for people, often accepting certain terrible attitudes as “their nature” or “unchangeable character.” Sure, this could be their so-called nature and they may never...

Gender roles have become a widely discussed topic. More and more people have come around to the idea of breaking certain stereotypes. However, others have found themselves perfectly content with a more traditional way of life. Such is the case for 25-year-old Estee Williams. Estee, and her husband 23-year-old Connor, have faced so much backlash...

Get ready for this one, there is no movie that could top this ode written by Paul DeMarco for the nurses who cared for his wife in the last week of her young life. She was only 34 years old and had suffered a terrible asthma attack, one that led to her death not long after....

When it comes to choosing a name for your child, you want it to be something significant and memorable. For many, the naming of a child is almost as special as actually having the child. After all, they carry their name with them wherever they go and it’s last their entire lifetime. Whether it’s your...

A man and his vegan girlfriend have dated for seven months. However, the only hitch in their relationship was his “sweet and cuddly cat” of three years, Mittens. “…My GF was always a little apprehensive around her, and she blamed it on not growing up around cats.” As a result, they mostly spent time at...