Having relatives visit can be stressful. There might be pressure to keep your home spotless, entertain your guests at all hours and try to make the most of every single moment you get with them. By the end of the trip, however, you might be begging your family members to get out. One mom recently … Read more
Stairs. Not a word that sparks much excitement. We climb them all the time without even thinking. If you do feel anything at all, it’s usually just the burn in your legs after one too many steps or the sudden jolt of missing one. But there are places where the simple act of going up … Read more
Dating can be hard in this digital age. Research shows that 3 in 19 Americans use dating apps. Since 2019, fewer people think dating online is safe: the percentage has dipped from 53% to 48% in 2023. Women say they are less likely to feel safe on dating apps, but men experience their share of … Read more
Whether we’re opening our mouths without thinking, have social anxiety, or are just trying to cut through an awkward silence, everyone is bound to say something foolish every once in a while. So it should come as no surprise that when Reddit user AlgorithmOmega asked people on the platform to share the dumbest statements they’ve … Read more
“The times they are a-changin’,” Bob Dylan famously belts out. Although written for a completely different time—the tumultuous and divisive ’60s—these words make more and more sense as the generations pass by. Back then, it was gay rights (barely existent but slowly gaining traction) that society had a hard time adjusting to. Today, it’s the … Read more
Flying, no matter what size, can be anxiety-inducing for many people. However, plus-size individuals face even more obstacles when traveling, often denying them the opportunity to experience things commonly available to others. One is airplane seating, which this flyer unexpectedly learned after neighboring a plus-size woman on an 8-hour flight. It was soon clear that … Read more
One of the most exciting aspects of going on vacation is having no idea what kinds of memories you’ll make. Will the best part of the trip be the delicious pastries you enjoy every morning for breakfast or the unexpected conversations you have with locals at a dive bar? Only time will tell! Unfortunately, however, … Read more
Shame and embarrassment can be good emotions that keep us in check. But isn’t feeling embarrassed over your own actions enough? Why do we have to suffer the cringe from the antics of others? Clinical Psychologist Marielle Collins, Ph.D., explains that it’s related to empathy. “Our brains are wired to be able to simulate the … Read more
Air travel these days is far from glamorous. In fact, it can be a downright pain in the butt. Beyond getting through airport security, you’re often treated like cattle, despite the ever-increasing air fares. Then there’s the added layer of traveling with strangers, often a little too close for comfort. So, when Reddit user u/penapox … Read more
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. But what if the apple doesn’t just fall nowhere near the tree, but does everything to roll in the opposite direction? Because the truth is not all kids want to be mirror images of their parents, and when they grow up, they often want … Read more