When you hear the word cushioning, your mind may jump to something like sewing, home decor, or getting cozy on the couch. However, the term can be detrimental and has nothing to do with anything previously mentioned concerning a relationship. Instead, it’s an act that many people are unwittingly guilty of, ultimately causing the end...
Effective communication and understanding are key to maintaining trust and connection in intimate relationships. However, sharing personal desires and fantasies can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges. In this article, we delve into a recent interaction between a married couple, emphasizing the importance of empathy and open communication when discussing sensitive topics within a relationship, especially...
Many young girls dream of their fairytale wedding to their dream partner. Furthermore, in many cases, women receive numerous messages from society, informing them that life without a partner isn’t satisfying or fulfilling. Alternatively, here are 11 women who’ve never married and are still incredibly happy. 1. 28-year-old Elisa Never Married Although she almost got...
Emotional abuse is often overlooked, but it can be just as damaging to your mental health as physical abuse. You probably don’t think you had an emotionally abusive mother or parent, but it’s possible that you did. Emotional abuse can be extremely damaging to a child’s development and sense of self-worth. It can also cause...
Have you ever come across the subreddit page called “Am I the A**hole”? Well, it is a highly entertaining community of people who talk about situations they have recently had to deal with, and others comment with their opinions. Specifically, they tell the person making the post whether or not they were right, or if...
While we have all seen young moms, and their struggles to live through life, this right here is quite a disaster of epic proportions. The life of an average human of 20 years would be all about drinking, partying, and enjoying life. But for this 21-year-old young mom, her days are spent caring for her...
Planning a wedding can be quite a tenuous business. And when the couple is planning their own wedding, they want everything to be perfect. This often implies that they would have to be on the same page. Amidst heightened tensions, even the smallest of embers can turn into an inferno. According to this post on...
Family is usually the part of one’s life where every mistake is forgiven. And this is often used to justify and condone toxic relationships between family members. Usually, we would see a family member mistreating another member under the garb of tough love. And when it becomes too late- we realize it for the manipulation...
Undesirable habits can exist in both men and women making them horrible partners. However, people have differing boundaries and priorities. As such, they also have different expectations in a relationship. These 18 behaviors in women, often mean they’ll be a less than ideal partner. 1. A Horrible Partner Won’t Compromise Although stubbornness isn’t a bad...
A concerned mother is seeking advice on disclosing a delicate truth to her 30-year-old daughter—revealing that her biological father is actually her brother. The woman, who remained anonymous, reached out to The Atlantic’s Dear Therapist column in the search for help to navigate this complex situation. In her heartfelt letter, she shared the background information....
Let’s get common knowledge out there before anything else. Sisters are straight-up annoying (I know, I am a sister). They act like they are in charge all the time and always try to have their way. Deep down, you love them fiercely and you would go to the ends of the earth to protect them,...
He’s dealing with indescribable pain, disfigurement, exhaustion, but he would do it all over again without a second thought. The severe burns all over his body could never dampen Derrick Byrd’s love for his family. 8-year-old Mercedes now knows that real-life heroes don’t wear capes. They come in the form of ordinary people, like her...