“Comparison is the thief of joy” is a quote generally misattributed to Theodore Roosevelt, which is often a sign that something resonates, regardless of who said it. However, that shouldn’t take away from the fact that it’s often interesting to see the effects of time, whether it’s how a cityscape has changed or just how … Read more
Marriage is complicated because the challenges keep coming, and the bond doesn’t last if the couple doesn’t fight them as a team. There are many things that can break it up in a moment, but some folks still decide to stay and work on it. Speaking of marriages, this one was on the rocks as … Read more
Co-parenting after a divorce requires that both ex-partners put away their anger, resentment, and other messy emotions and prioritize the needs of their children. However, as this Reddit user has just realized, setting aside such strong feelings often is much easier said than done. In a recent post, she described a contentious situation with the … Read more
Imagine counting down the days to your dream vacation with tickets booked, hotel reserved, itinerary carefully planned, only to have your partner suddenly ask if you can push it six months later. That’s the reality today’s Original Poster (OP) found herself in. After looking forward to a family trip, her husband requested that they pushed … Read more
Every marriage has its ups and downs, but some rough patches hit like a full-on rollercoaster and leave people genuinely rattled. This Redditor learned that the hard way when his wife gave him an ultimatum: open the marriage or get a divorce. Not wanting to lose her, he agreed—reluctantly at first. But once he started … Read more
Many people will go above and beyond for the sake of love. Some will uproot their lives and move to be with their partner across the globe. Others will evenswitch religions to spend a lifetime with another person. Then, there are a few who would take things a step further. A man hesitatingly agreed to … Read more
Becoming a single parent is rarely something you’re prepared for. And when it happens, the biggest challenges can come from the people you least expect. After losing his wife of ten years, this man was left to raise their daughter on his own. He tried his best, teaching her basic life skills and encouraging independence. … Read more
Every relationship has its ups and downs, and a few arguments here and there are completely normal. But when those arguments are fueled by constant suspicion and unproven assumptions, they can slowly erode trust and turn love into stress. Over time, that kind of tension can become impossible to live with. One man shared how … Read more
While there is nothing like chicken soup (or whatever your brand of comfort food is) when you’ve got a cold, there are a few digital supplements as well. A funny meme, or a video of, say, a German shepherd interacting with some cute kittens. The “Hurting Souls” Instagram page isn’t named after what they do, … Read more
The holidays have a way of setting the mood—slowing things down, softening everyone’s edges, and reminding us to look for the good around us. And if you’re hoping to keep riding that feeling at least a little longer, we’ve got just the thing. ‘Well That’s Wholesome’ is a Facebook group that unites over 56K members … Read more