While marriage is absolutely about the emotional bond between two people, it’s best to not lose sight of the fact that it comes with certain new rules about money and property. Unfortunately, there are people out there who will truly look to “put a ring on it†just to get their hands on someone’s assets. … Read more
A breakup is never easy, but there are a few basics that you expect as a common courtesy. You’re supposed to have a conversation, an awkward but necessary exchange of words. At the very least, you send a text. You’re not supposed to simply vanish into thin air, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and … Read more
For many brides, picking out a wedding dress is a dream come true. Not only is it important to choose one that will make you feel confident and beautiful on the big day, it’s also wise to keep in mind that you’ll be looking back on photos from the wedding for years to come. In … Read more
Every family is complicated in their own way. Usually, we learn how to work through our challenges or quirks, but when there are Earth-shattering secrets hidden under the surface for years, or even decades, there’s always a chance they’ll find a way to be exposed. Fathers whose lives were turned upside down by finding out … Read more
If you ask anyone if dating is easy, most people would say that it’s not. Just a few tend to find their “the one” on the first try, and without too much hassle. Others are stuck trying. One of these folks is today’s post’s author. One day, she matched with a dude on the dating … Read more
Logic and facts guide most of our daily decisions. They keep everything steady and predictable, and without them, a lot of things would fall apart. But every now and then, they’re simply not enough. There’s something else that can override both—your gut feeling. It can push you toward the right choice, warn you when a … Read more
Stepparents working on establishing a bond with their stepchildren may want to make their relationship more formal at some point. One way to do this is to go through an adoption process. However, while making such a decision, it’s important to consider what’s best for the kid, the stepparent, and the biological parents. This stepmother, … Read more
When you move abroad, there’s a unique thrill about going back home—reconnecting with family, revisiting childhood spots, and indulging in nostalgic treats. However, that excitement can fizzle out quickly when nosy neighbors and overly inquisitive aunties make it their mission to critique and interrogate every aspect of your life. One such returnee, who is battling … Read more
It’s only after you become a parent that you realize raising your child has a lot more hidden challenges than you could have foreseen. And we’re not just talking about how tough it can be to help them out with their homework and what to pitch to Santa for this year’s Christmas gifts. Good parents … Read more
Everyone is different and has their own sense of what’s right and wrong. Even though we’d all hope for an objective moral code, people’s values are often quite subjective. This can sometimes lead to big disagreements, even between close friends and partners. That’s the situation a man found himself in because of the way his … Read more