Funerals bring out a wide range of emotions, and people often struggle with what to say in the moment. While most comments come from a place of comfort or support, some words can unintentionally cause pain. Knowing the things you shouldn’t say at a funeral can help you be more mindful, respectful, and truly helpful...
Relationships
Traits women admire in older men often include confidence, emotional maturity and genuine kindness. Women notice men who speak clearly and maintain steady eye contact. They value men who respect boundaries and show empathy in conversation. Older men who offer thoughtful guidance without preaching earn trust. These traits set the stage for deeper connections and...
A tragic case involving meningitis emerged when a five‑year‑old girl, Lila Marsland, was found dead beside her mother just hours after being diagnosed with tonsillitis at a hospital, shining a harsh light on how rapidly this disease can progress. Her mother had taken her to a hospital in Greater Manchester after Lila complained of headache,...
Telling love from infatuation becomes nearly impossible when intense emotions overwhelm you. The butterflies, racing thoughts, and constant preoccupation feel identical whether you’re experiencing a crush or genuine love, making it challenging (especially modern relationships) to know how deeply in your heart you’ve fallen if emotions cloud your judgment. While everyone experiences love differently, unmistakable patterns appear when it’s the real deal. These signs help...
Many children receive food, shelter, and clothing, but miss something essential. Love and care create the safety they need to develop confidence. Without them, lasting effects shape how people relate to others and view themselves throughout their lives. Unloved children, though outwardly cared for, may carry hidden emotional wounds into adulthood. These quiet patterns often carry on for decades,...
Being a middle child has long carried a reputation for being the forgotten or overlooked sibling. Pop culture jokes often paint middle children as rebels or invisible figures stuck between the high expectations placed on firstborns and the affection showered on youngest siblings. However, psychologists and family behavior researchers have uncovered something quite different. Middle...
In recent months, a term coined at Stanford University has captured headlines worldwide: mankeeping. It refers to the emotional labour that many heterosexual women end up shouldering in romantic relationships. This includes acting as their partner’s informal therapist, social coordinator and emotional manager. On top of regular household or mental tasks. The strain is invisible,...
Recent surveys have revealed a striking finding: husbands stress women more than children do. One poll conducted by Today, involving over 7,000 mothers, found that nearly half of respondents said their husbands caused greater stress than their kids, and gave their overall stress level an average rating of 8.5 out of 10. This article delves...
Sex is often considered an important part of human relationships and overall health. When a person stops having sex for an extended period, various physical, emotional, and psychological changes can take place. While some effects may be negative, others could be positive depending on individual circumstances. Here is an in-depth look at 10 things that...
Meet Dutch, who was recently taken under the wing of Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dog rescue based in Massachusetts. This dog was abandoned by his previous family and is now in need of a new home. The Rescue doesn’t have brick-and-mortar shelter. Instead they rely on foster homes to host the strays, which provides...
Dry begging. You may not recognize the term, but you’ve almost certainly experienced it. Maybe your partner has muttered, “Must be nice to have help with the laundry,” or you’ve found yourself saying, “Guess I’ll just do it myself.” These seemingly minor remarks can signal an underlying behavior that can affect your relationship. But what...
You know that feeling when you’re sitting together watching TV and nobody needs to fill the quiet space? That’s not the same as when you’re both staring at your phones because talking feels too risky. Some couples can spend entire evenings in comfortable silence and feel more connected than ever. Others live in the same...