My parents love telling me what a great experience flying on an airplane was 30-40 years ago. Supposedly, the seats were much more comfortable, the service was excellent, and there was no need to show up hours before your flight to stand in long lines and undergo complicated security screenings. While not all of these … Read more
Proposing to your significant other requires not only a lot of courage but also a deep understanding of your partner’s values and beliefs. One has to be certain that the answer will be a “Yes” to avoid major pain and possibly a breakup. But what if the answer to the proposal is “Yes”, but then … Read more
A relationship that frequently breeds ire is that of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, because we have heard some pretty crazy stories about it. Don’t you think it’s high time that this archetype is destroyed and families just start being good to each other? Alas, it’s easier said than done! I mean, just look at the … Read more
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made headlines recently when he announced on Instagram that he’d fathered a baby girl “outside my marriage”. Grohl didn’t say whether he’d leave his marriage to be a “loving and supportive parent” to his new daughter. But his wife of over 20 years has recently been spotted without her wedding … Read more
Quitting a toxic workplace and shutting the doors with bad management behind them can feel overwhelming. Especially if you really tried to put up with all the nonsense and stay positive even when the facts showed the opposite. No wonder the last day and even the last minute in that job can feel not just … Read more
Marcus Buckingham, researcher of high performance at work and co-author of the book Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World, says that great managers know and value the unique abilities and even the eccentricities of their employees, and they learn how best to integrate them into a coordinated plan of … Read more
It’s almost inevitable that, at some point in your career, you’re going to cross paths with a toxic boss. These malicious managers can make every day at work a nightmare with their outlandish demands and narcissistic tendencies. For one guy, things got uncomfortable after his boss threatened him with losing his job if he didn’t … Read more
Some folks say, “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” But is that really true, or can serial cheaters change? Sure, everyone’s capable of a little self-improvement, but when your dating history looks like a laundry list of broken hearts and “Oops, I cheated again” moments, it’s a bit hard to believe the whole “I’ve changed” … Read more
A person who takes accountability for their actions can be trusted to be transparent, honest, and dependable. These traits are essential in relationships where being able to rest assured about your partner is a number one priority. However, not all people can admit their wrongdoings, which come out sooner or later in the form of … Read more
Selfishness has no place in any relationship. While the occasional inconsiderate behaviors are tolerable, any behavior that endangers the other person is inexcusable. The story you’re about to read is about a woman who had to go through a painful childbirth because of her self-absorbed husband. To make matters worse, his actions also put their … Read more