According to the General Social Survey, 20% of men and 13% of women reported that they have cheated on their spouse while married. Can you believe it? Additionally, that’s the numbers for married couples, so imagine what the numbers would be if we would add couples who are not officially married. Cheating is one of … Read more
Organizing a trip for a bunch of people is a hassle in the best of circumstances. It can erode friendships and shatter family bonds as miscommunication and arguments happen. So perhaps a break-up is a blessing in disguise. Unless, of course, the whole thing is on your credit card. One woman turned to the Internet … Read more
Let’s imagine that you are preparing for your wedding. What can go wrong in preparation? The answer is whatever can! Absolutely, and this is really no joke – from relatives who dislike your wedding venue (or enjoy it too much – that happens as well), to guests at the bachelorette party who literally turn the … Read more
Many of us spend a decent chunk of our time following our favorite actors, musicians, and other public figures on social media and in the news. However, unless you happen to live in Hollywood, you probably don’t consider that you’ll ever run into these stars in person. However, Fate is fickle and has a good … Read more
A good cook knows that recipes can be often treated as guidelines. However, many a bad cook has a similar line of thinking, just with a vastly different outcome. Now, knowing you are a bad cook is one thing, but a poor craftsperson will blame their tools, up to and including recipes. The “I Didn’t … Read more
Growing up, most people were often not aware of other genders’ biology beyond some very vague generalizations. But part of being an adult is understanding more about the world around you, particularly if you are living with a person from another gender. So one woman was surprised when her new boyfriend absolutely flipped out when … Read more
Has anyone ever asked you for a favor and, in the moment, you felt like Captain Ahab, having you and your imaginary crew split their backs for them, working super hard, putting all of your effort into it, sweat running down your brow… …only for them to go like “no need, thanks for the effort” … Read more
Talking about money with a partner is seldom fun, but it’s an important part of cohabiting. But without trust, clear communication, and similar values, finances can be a relationship minefield, if not approached correctly. But the sensitive nature of money often makes it very difficult to start an honest conversation. A woman turned to the … Read more
Living with another person under the same roof requires compromise. After all, everyone wants their home to be an oasis from the stresses of the outside world. Not to mention all the responsibilities you have to share to keep everything in order, such as bills, chores, and other maintenance tasks that demand mutual understanding and … Read more
Getting an occasional wrong number call is nothing too surprising or bothersome. A slip of a finger, a mistyped digit—it happens to all of us from time to time. But what if those wrong number calls persisted for days or even weeks? What if different people kept calling you looking for help that you are … Read more