Let’s be real: traditional gender roles need to become a thing of the past already. The idea that women only do “this” and men only do “that” is ridiculous and horribly outdated. But frustratingly, the concept just won’t seem to go away. One woman turned to an online community to vent after the deal she … Read more

Some humans are literally the definition of everything that is wrong with the world, and think nothing of the consequences of their actions. Sometimes I wonder where they get so much confidence to be evil, but I guess entitlement is totally ingrained in them by now. Speaking of such awful people, this dad got married … Read more

Many of us are likely familiar with that pit-in-the-stomach kind of feeling when something seems wrong. When you’re walking alone on a dark street, for instance, and you see someone lurking, looking somewhat suspicious. In such situations, your gut feeling might be telling you to run, and do it fast, and quite often that’s not … Read more

During pregnancy, moms are supposed to experience as little stress and anxiety as possible. If they have any questions or feel uncomfortable, medical professionals and loved ones are there to help them. Yet 45% of pregnant women say they’re afraid of asking questions and sharing concerns. Talking about pregnancy shouldn’t be taboo, but when you … Read more

Being a new mom can be an isolating experience filled with lots of dirty diapers, not much adult conversation, and very little sleep. Finding other parents in the same boat as you can sometimes feel like hitting the jackpot. You get to hang out and commiserate, while the babies get to play. It’s a win-win … Read more

Secret Santa is humanity’s solution to the age-old problem of divvying up gift giving. After all, in any moderately sized family or group of friends, it’s not entirely possible to give everyone something, so it’s a great way to make sure everyone still gets a nice surprise. But things don’t always go to plan. So … Read more

When we grow up in a multilingual family, we often take it for granted. Speaking more than one language from early childhood is a privilege. Nowadays, almost half of the world’s population speaks at least two languages, and about 66% of children worldwide are raised bilingual. But sometimes being multilingual can get you in trouble. … Read more

Getting fired is one of life’s more humbling experiences. One moment you are a valued member of a team, contributing meaningfully to the organisation’s goals, and the next moment someone in HR is asking you to return your lanyard and escorting you to the lift. It is, in most cases, a sobering experience. In the … Read more

It makes me really happy that mental health is no longer a taboo or simply dismissed as madness. Every day, more people are seeking out help, but finding the right therapist can be pretty challenging. After all, we are the most vulnerable with them, so they better be good, right? Unfortunately, as in every field, … Read more

Cheating is one of the most heartbreaking things a person can go through. But it hurts a million times more when the person your partner crosses the line with is your own parent. How do you even begin to heal from that kind of double blow? That is exactly what happened to one woman, who … Read more