Apart from creating connections, a large part of social media is about gaining validation. It’s why you will likely see a flood of “glow-up” posts on your timelines where people proudly showcase their caterpillar-to-butterfly transformations. But in recent years, the exact opposite trend has emerged: glow-downs. Instead, people are now showing how they’ve “declined” physically … Read more

Everyone experiences the world differently, mainly because of how they have been raised. Some people are more fortunate than others and might see things around them through a rose-colored lens. It’s completely fine to do so, as long as the person is mindful of other people’s lived experiences and aware of how blessed they are. … Read more

While growing up, kids have a somewhat different perspective to the world than adults. The world around them is a little bigger and friendlier. The days are longer and more fun. Things are just easier. So imagine growing up in a very wealthy family, where things were just handed to you without asking. While social … Read more

In the face of 40-year high inflation, you can’t help but watch your wallet get thinner. In fact, more than a third of American adults are tapping into their savings accounts to cover increased living expenses, withdrawing an average of $617 during the first six months of this year. As nearly everyone is feeling the … Read more

When you just start dating someone, there is this honeymoon period where they seem so nice and wonderful, but time has a way of revealing that some folks don’t actually have that much going on up there. Someone asked “What was your “I’m dating an idiot” moment?” and people share their dumbest experiences. From a … Read more

They say you’ll discover who your true friends are when life throws challenges your way. Yet, at times, these challenges aren’t even necessary. For instance, one lady’s ‘bestie’ moved in with her boyfriend… Talk about real friendship here. We’ve gathered stories of some absurd situations from X thread, where people realized that some friends weren’t … Read more

Richard Branson once said, “opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” He was mostly talking about business, but life is full of those moments where you can see the cards laid out perfectly to give you a win if you take a chance. If you aren’t sure what I mean, then scroll down. … Read more

I recall a moment at work when my coworker asked about our manager’s age, and my response went something like this: “Well, I’d say somewhere in the range of 30 to 60… You really can’t judge some folks by their looks alone. Appearances can be incredibly deceiving!” It’s fascinating how appearances can play tricks on … Read more

There are many ways to define a person, and a lot of these stem from the social groups they belong to. From fandoms to friend groups to social classes – all of them define a person in one way or another. And usually, they come with certain signs that give away a person’s belonging to … Read more

The word “psychosis” comes with a lot of stigma. Most people imagine that it involves a mental breakdown and happens only to people with mental illnesses. But, according to experts, psychosis can happen to anyone. In fact, three out of 100 young people in the U.S. will likely experience a psychotic episode. Other studies show … Read more