The past is more than just tragic events like wars, catastrophes, pandemics, and rebellions. It is also full of paradoxes, blunders, and bizarreness, making it more entertaining than we could probably ever imagine. But because our brain prioritizes negative experiences, we tend to forget just how quirky and sometimes illogical human species can be. Luckily, … Read more
Sunday, the 13th of October, was a truly special day that left millions of people with goosebumps all around the world. SpaceX made a giant step in engineering history when the metal arms of the ‘Mechazilla’ launch tower, taller than the Statue of Liberty, smoothly caught the Super Heavy booster. Yet Elon Musk and the … Read more
Finding childcare as a single parent can be challenging. Statistics show that single parents rely on weekly childcare more than households with two parents. Not every single parent can afford to pay for childcare, and that’s where family members come in. But lately, few want to do it at all. This woman, for example, refused … Read more
I remember the first time I went clubbing and the loud music was enough to burst my eardrums, so I knew this was definitely not my scene. Of course, over time, I got used to it, but the first times always stick with you in a way, don’t they? Anyway, speaking of clubbing, the original … Read more
Every relationship has its “red lines” that, once crossed, tend to mean the end. More often than not, this happens early enough, but in some unfortunate cases, the couple can be far along enough to be considering marriage. One pretty common “hot topic” is, of course, past infidelity. A woman wondered if she went too … Read more
It’s no joke when people say it takes a village to raise a child. Not only do they need all your attention, but they also have to be constantly fed and cleaned. So, remember, behind every happy child is an army of snack-fetchers, boo-boo kissers, and bedtime story narrators working tirelessly around the clock. However, … Read more
In any family drama, especially when children are involved as one of the parties, there is always some uncertainty. Especially when the kids are quite small and do something naughty – for which the parents then have to pay. For example, as in the situation described by the user u/TheaterMomTroubles24, whose sister and children unwittingly … Read more
In my opinion, one of the most important skills of any person is the ability to learn: from other people’s and your own experience, from successes and mistakes. And the realization that many obvious pieces of “practical wisdom” are actually damn right is also about the ability to learn. For example, the statement that parenthood … Read more
Some people believe that dating as a single parent is just too complicated. And it’s true – it can be. However, as kids grow up and become more and more independent, the parents might find themselves with more time on their hands and maybe even a newfound curiosity to jump back into the dating pool. … Read more
Most of us have heard the phrase, ‘There is no question that is a silly question’. And while that’s usually true, there are times when you can’t help but wonder if some questions are a little, well, ridiculous.For instance, when Reddit user BlueCaracal posed the question, “What’s something so obvious you couldn’t believe you had … Read more