Many years ago, the great Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau introduced the concept of the so-called “social contract.” According to this concept, everything created by people in the immaterial realm is simply the product of an agreement between people. We simply agree to consider something appropriate and reasonable, and something, on the contrary, 100% outrageous. For … Read more
Wherever you decide to stay, you’re going to have neighbors (unless it’s a lonely, slightly creepy cabin in the woods). The best part about having people living next door is making new friends, bonding over shared experiences, and having social support. The only problem is that you can never predict what kind of neighbors you’ll … Read more
Living next to an entitled neighbor is one thing, but catching them stealing from you is entirely different. You may need to take drastic measures, but as this homeowner showed, you can do so incognito without ruffling feathers. The man lived next door to an elderly landlord, who, he found out, stole water from him. … Read more
It’s nice to know your neighbors. But there’s a limit to everyone’s kindness, and we must respect each other’s boundaries too. Reddit user Hippajibba says hers was recently violated. A single mom who lives nearby decided to treat herself and her kids to a swim in the Redditor’s pool without permission. When the woman saw … Read more
If there’s one thing that sets good neighbors apart from bad ones, it’s this: good neighbors are easy to forget, but bad neighbors are impossible to ignore. This Redditor’s neighbor was a case of the latter. One night, he gave her teenage self a scare by calling the police on her for no apparent reason. … Read more
While some people call pregnancy a beautiful thing, it can also be quite a scary and uncomfortable experience. For a small person to grow inside of you, a body needs to make a lot of hormonal and other kinds of changes that result in certain symptoms, like morning sickness. That’s exactly what today’s OP suffers … Read more
Some people simply cannot resist dancing on the edge of the rulebook, whether it’s parking in a ‘no parking’ zone or disturbing the person who lives next door. And when they forget to follow rules, sometimes the universe sends them a gentle reminder that they are there for a reason. Like a person shared online … Read more
It can be beneficial to start on the right foot with the neighbors when moving into a new place. The first impression is essential, and if it happens to be bad, it sets a negative tone for future relationships and interactions, which often makes living in your own home quite troublesome. This couple’s new neighbors, … Read more
Do you believe in signs? They’re everywhere! Keep your eyes and your mind wide open, and I promise, you will find some incredible, perhaps even life-changing, signs. No, I’m not talking about signs from the universe. I’m talking about literal signs. From street signs to emergency exit signs to signs that will teach you about … Read more
Gender reveal parties exploded onto the scene in the 2000s, covering people in pink and blue confetti. And causing much controversy. The woman credited with starting the trend later said she regretted it, and felt she had “created a monster”. But it was too late. People continue to host elaborate parties, to announce to friends … Read more