Women have been underrepresented in medicine for a long time. And it’s not just about there being more men working as medical professionals. Women’s health issues are severely understudied, many women feel ignored or dismissed when talking to healthcare professionals, and many medications are not even designed with women in mind. On top of that, … Read more
Airline etiquette is the kind of topic most people agree on, yet every flight there are a few people out there who seem to think they are at home on the sofa. Because everyone is stuck together for a few hours, diplomatic tact is advised. A man ended up in a bit of a complicated … Read more
I have read so many stories about narcissists that sometimes, when any selfish thought creeps up in my mind, I get scared whether I am one. I guess, when you jump down the rabbit hole and start reading about things, they do tend to bother you. If you have ever doubted yourself, or anyone else, … Read more
One thing most people expect in a healthy relationship is their partner being there for them. But that might be difficult to do when they’re not around, and when they can’t be reached using a phone, social media, or mail pigeon, for that matter. For this redditor, her husband not being available when she needed … Read more
Scammers are always innovating so one really has to be aware. Typically, when we spot a scam, most of us are just relieved that we escaped it, but some folks have a vindictive streak to them and are willing to strike back. A netizen realized part of the way through a job interview that the … Read more
Breakups are rarely easy. Even when ending the relationship is clearly the right decision, the days and weeks that follow can be an emotional roller coaster. The last thing anyone wants during that process is an ex who makes itmore difficult than it needs to be. That’s what happened in today’s story. After their relationship … Read more
Religion isn’t just a way to show praise to a higher power; it’s often a source of community for people. That’s why folks come together to celebrate their faith, but they might start feeling bad if their religious institution doesn’t show them the same love in return. That’s what happened to a young woman who … Read more
Hardly anyone wants to be pulled over by the police on a highway, or anywhere else for that matter. Yet, over 50,000 drivers are pulled over in the U.S. every day. That’s more than 20 million motorists each year. Sometimes, drivers make an honest mistake, like having a broken light, a broken windshield, or a … Read more
If something exists, there’s probably someone out there who’s scared of it. Ever heard of trypophobia? This is when someone feels disgust or fear when they see patterns with lots of holes. And what about arachibutyrophobia? The word itself is a mouthful, which is actually quite fitting, as this is the fear of having peanut … Read more
There are very few things as annoying as people so arrogant and narcissistic that they think they’re far smarter than they think they are. Sadly, the world is full of men who have embraced the Dunning-Kruger effect and can’t wait to show off their ‘knowledge,’ only to end up embarrassing themselves in public. Women vented … Read more