There is a lot of pressure on women to look “perfect” – there always has been. For some, these pressures lead to extreme lengths to achieve this impossible beauty standard. Some women go on crazy diets, others intense gym programs, and others extensive skincare regimens. Others, however, go the route of cosmetic surgery. Like anything,...
Have you ever wanted to check your partner’s phone? Have you ever gone ahead and done it? We’ve all been there. We’ve all thought about it. At least in one of our relationships at some point in our lives. But the question is, is it ever okay to check your partner’s phone? What if you...
Despite the advancements we’ve made with women’s rights, there is still plenty of stigma surrounding breastfeeding. This woman had to make the tough decision to emergency breastfeed her best friend’s baby, and now her friend won’t speak to her. The question now remains: Is it okay for a woman to breastfeed another woman’s child? (1)...
Many people who like classic old films have witnessed the seemingly glamorous life of the 1950s. In Leave It To Beaver, the Honeymooners, Father Knows Best, and the iconic I Love Lucy, family life was depicted as immaculately. The homes are always beautiful, children are well-behaved, the mother wears the prettiest dresses, and the home...
Often friends give each other nicknames. They can be for fun and refer to a happy or funny memory. They can also simply be short-forms to make it faster to say a name: Josephine becomes “Jo,” and Robert becomes “Rob.” For many immigrant or indigenous peoples, however, shortening comes from other people not being able...
Farting is normal for anyone who has a digestive system. But it has a reputation to be crude, immature, and plain gross. In relationships, farting becomes a strange sort of taboo. Since it’s generally seen as unattractive, some couples take measures to keep their flatulence private. For others, it’s a milestone to become comfortable enough...
Life is undeniably hard for everyone. Some may struggle more than others, but everyone struggles. However, families are supposed to be there for one another and support each other in times of struggle. Alternatively, millennials are “feeling abandoned” by their boomer parents who aren’t available to “help raise” their children. Millennials Feel Abandoned A discussion...
Being a single parent isn’t easy. For whatever reason, your spouse has parted ways, and now you are on your own as a parent. You will always want what’s best for your kids, but having support from others can go a long way. This single dad posted on Reddit comparing what his everyday life is...
Being a single dad can be quite a daunting task- especially if you have a teenage daughter. The situation becomes dire because there is no mother in the equation- who can often serve as a buffer. Any single dad reading this would understand that a teenage daughter and her romantic interests can lead to quite...
Relationships are complex webs of emotions, actions, and commitments that bind individuals together. However, sometimes men choose to leave their partners, often leaving both parties confused and hurt. Understanding the reasons behind such decisions can shed light on the dynamics of relationships and help in navigating their complexities. These are some of the most common...
Suri Cruise, daughter of Hollywood power couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has recently turned 17. Her pictures are once again sparking discussions across the internet. Born into the spotlight in 2006, Suri has been the subject of media attention since her birth, with paparazzi capturing her every move and fans eagerly awaiting glimpses into...
Plenty of moms enjoy a glass of wine or two to wind down and relax at night. In today’s culture, they are even, in a way, celebrated for it. Marijuana though? This gets a much more mixed reaction. This mom smokes weed after her kids go to bed. She says it’s her “glass of wine”...
