I have always hated being given unsolicited advice. If I ask for your opinion, I will welcome what you have to say. But if I haven’t opened up the floor for others to share feedback, I’m probably not interested. Especially if you want to be extremely patronizing! One curious Reddit user asked others to share … Read more
Once a glamorous affair, air travel for everyone but the elite is now just a few steps away from hell. You’re treated like cattle, have to submit to TSA officers’ wishes, and then there’s the cramped seating to look forward to. It’s not surprising, then, that air rage is on the rise in the U.S. … Read more
Many people think that winning a lottery can positively change your life. However, research shows quite the opposite. One study claims that lottery winners average four out of five points in overall happiness while the control group averages 3.85 out of five. So, winning a lottery may not be the solution to all of our … Read more
It’s safe to say no one likes being asked to work on their days off, right? Unfortunately, this was all too familiar for one woman on Reddit dealing with an entitled American boss while living in Germany. He was all for praising the European work-life balance—until it came to respecting hers. Despite his claims, he … Read more
For many workers, slow days at work can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you get to enjoy a slower pace, usually meaning less stress, but on the other – it’s often when time seems to stand completely still. That is until your boss comes along and gives you something to do, … Read more
They say the best things in life are free. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to sometimes work for them. “All-you-can-eat” challenges can be a fun way to score a cheap, or even free meal. They can go either way though. So you’ll probably want to be quite confident in your ability to gobble … Read more
It’s pretty normal for brothers and/or sisters to kind of not always get along. From competition to just good natured ribbing, sibling relationships are special. But the truth is that everyone is their own person and sometimes it’s good to have some boundaries. Someone asked “Siblings who no longer speak, what caused the divide?” and … Read more
Most women consider weddings a huge deal. It’s the one day in their lives when they feel the most special as they embark on a new chapter with the person they love the most. Ruining that big day could lead to significant repercussions, especially among family members. A woman had a regrettably unforgettable experience during … Read more
Divorces are messy enough, but once you add in kids what starts as an agreement to split up can quickly devolve into an intense battle. After all, both parents have an incentive to paint themselves as the best person and their now-ex as a horrible human being. Unfortunately, the kids tend to be caught in … Read more
Dating is messy. Especially for the busy. Many of them, including medical resident and Reddit user ResidentThrowRA, are so into their careers, hobbies, and other responsibilities that it leaves little room for creating and maintaining personal relationships. So when the resident’s “friends” told him that they’d set up a blind date for him, the guy … Read more