Ever wished you knew something sooner? Something that would’ve made your life a tad easier, perhaps? We toil away at our jobs for the bulk of our lives, and it’s no big news what kind of effect it has on our well-being. A discussion recently arose online – that garnered a whopping 115K upvotes – … Read more
Most people will probably agreethat friendship is what gives life its luster. It’s an absolute necessity that contributes on every level, boosting our happiness and giving us a sense of purpose and self-worth. Plus, friends act as our anchors in trying times. You know you can always count on them to lend a sympathetic ear, … Read more
Since memes took over our social media feeds, cats have become one of the biggest online stars. And for good reason. Few things can brighten your day as fast as a photo of a silly kitty clinging to its owner. Or a grumpy tabby judging every person that walks by. Luckily, the aptly titled subreddit … Read more
Even if they’re not a cat person, one has to admit, some of them are pretty darn cute. There’s something about them that just puts people in a better mood, whether it’s the tiny pink nose that they can’t help but boop or the jelly bean-like paw pads, which ought to evoke an inadvertent “awww”. … Read more
It’s natural to want to help your loved ones, especially in times of crisis and deep grief. However, at some point, you might start asking yourself whether you’re being taken advantage of and whether kindness should have limits. And these sorts of questions can make folks feel very uncomfortable. Redditor u/drowningunder broached a very sensitive … Read more
Have you ever organized a wedding? And what about your own wedding? Then you perfectly understand how difficult this task is and how much responsibility it entails, especially when there are a lot of guests and you want everyone to have only positive memories of this incredibly important day for you. Whatever you do, it’s … Read more
Domestic pets are some of the most vulnerable members of our society, so it can be heartwrenching when they suffer due to human malice or negligence. Conversely, however, the stories of their rescue, adoption and recovery can be inspiring and heartwarming. That’s what the /r/BeforeNAfterAdoption subreddit is all about. The subreddit actually accepts photos of … Read more
Avid We readers may remember the piece we did on the subreddit r/OldSchoolCool, where people share content from the past that still looks fantastic today. But now, we have something similar yet totally different for you — its weird “cousin” r/OldSchoolRidiculous. Created back in December 2013, this online community is pretty much the same as … Read more
It often feels that some people have an entitlement to think that some rules just don’t apply to them. Sometimes, it comes in the form of an unfair policy run by the workplace, schools and universities, and other kinds of organizations that treat people differently. Don’t let me even start with how the job market … Read more
There was one moment during the earlier (not early, but earlier) days of the internet where the symbol of sarcasm was Chandler Bing of Friends (1994–2004) fame. His iconic nervous fake laughter became the visual representation of the comedic concept—in fact, the page that does that is still around. Since then, sarcasm has become commonplace … Read more