Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream: who wouldn’t want a person who’s always there with you to laugh, cry, and despair at what the world constantly throws at you? Of course, marriage also comes with its own challenges. Some say that the key to a happy marriage is humor and being able … Read more
Remember when Jim and Pam from The Office had to escape the wedding to get married on a ferry because things just seemed to be going wrong? Every now and then, life just decides that a wedding needs a little extra spice. And by “spice”, I absolutely mean a series of disasters so spectacular that … Read more
Making good decisions is hard! Usually, being proactive, quickly assessing outcomes, and thinking on your feet are virtues. However, there are important moments in many of our lives where being patient and reactive (read: lazy and procrastinative) might have protected us from some seriously bad luck and lots of pain. A handful of the luckiest … Read more
If we “normies” have learned anything from The Bear, it is that working in a professional kitchen is not for the fainthearted. Perhaps there’s less shouting and familial drama, but the stressful environment is definitely there. According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant and food service industry accounts for 10% of the total U.S. … Read more
Life can’t be constantly full of sunshine, daisies, rainbows, and cute cat pics. Life’s a very broad and varied thing and you can’t avoid a certain amount of sadness, pain, and awkward moments that later make you want to go live as a hermit in the woods. The ‘Sad Cringe’ subreddit documents these exact moments. … Read more
Coming out as LGBTQ+ is a process of understanding, accepting, and valuing your sexual orientation and/or identity. It involves both exploring your identity and sharing your identity with others. For some people, coming out is gradual; for others, it’s very sudden. But regardless of who it evolves, coming out to your parents or caregivers puts … Read more
The United States is famous for many things. The country’s national parks are absolutely breathtaking, and the nation is known to be full of friendly individuals. It’s a melting pot of cultures, ripe with opportunity, and it’s one of the world’s leading producers of films, television shows, and music. But in the past 60 years … Read more
The world needs more wholesome goodness. It’s as simple and as complicated as that. Evidence suggests that we are more stressed and depressed than ever, with over a billion people worldwide suffering from a mental illness. Social media pressure, economic uncertainty and general negativity when it comes to current events are all stealing our happiness. … Read more
Parenting is never easy, but doing it under the glare of the spotlight comes with unique challenges. For celebrity parents, some of the most personal moments in their children’s lives often become public. That was recently the case for Jennifer Lopez after reports emerged that one of her twins had come out as transgender and … Read more
Long before the red carpets and million-dollar deals, many of today’s biggest celebrities formed close friendships while trying to build their careers. Some met through acting classes, small auditions, or part-time jobs, supporting each other through all the uncertainty. These early connections often became an important source of motivation during the most difficult stages of … Read more