One survey found that December (19%) and January (23%) are the months when people most often lie to their boss about why they need to miss work. They do so primarily to rest and chill out (50%), spend time with family (30%), run errands or take care of personal matters (21%), and invent a lot … Read more

In the digital age, there is really something to be said for tactile feedback. After all, so many folks want buttons and knobs returned to cars and fewer screens. Or, perhaps, you have a favorite appliance because it’s nice and heavy and using it is just satisfying. If you thought you were alone, you’d be … Read more

Usually, companies spend tons of time trying to find the perfect candidate for a job. But throw a little favoritism into the mix, and things can get messy, especially if the person isn’t actually qualified. One employee shared how their manager insisted on hiring a candidate he had a crush on, completely ignoring her disastrous … Read more

When you become a parent, your entire life changes. Suddenly, you’re responsible for the future of this tiny human being who looks up to you. So, it’s understandable that you want to show your love and pride by picking out a suitable name. However, in their quest for uniqueness, some parents take things way too … Read more

Fathers really are the best, and if you’ve ever seen someone right after they become a dad, you’ve probably witnessed the magic of fatherhood in real time. One moment they’re carefree and winging it, and the next they’re suddenly soft-spoken, protective, and trying their absolute best.  With that in mind, we’ve gathered some truly precious … Read more

“Don’t you ever underestimate a hard-working black man.” Those are the words of Broadway star Robert Hartwell, who bought a house built by slaves back in 1820. The star’s post on social media about the house that he plans to fill with love went viral. Hartwell also shared how the seller told him that it … Read more

There are many reasons why a romantic relationship may end. But while sometimes this conclusion comes naturally and goes peacefully, it’s seldom like that when it comes to cheating. In this Reddit story, the cheater did not intend to give up, even when caught for a second time in the same affair. When the husband … Read more

Please, for the love of God, don’t count your chickens before they hatch. Please, please, PLEASE! …oh, well, see, now you’ve done it—you counted ‘em. We hope you’re proud. You may or may not believe in things like Fate and Karma, but you can’t deny that the Universe has a sly sense of humor. It … Read more

Tony Soprano once said, “‘Remember when’ is the lowest form of conversation.” In case you didn’t catch his drift, it was an implication that dwelling on nostalgia can either signal an unfulfilling present or be a dangerous way to divulge information. But for everyone else who isn’t a cynic or hiding something dark, reminiscing is … Read more

There are many ways in which a couple can manage their finances. So after her husband’s latest stunt, Reddit user Campfire_byLake77 started questioning if she, or in this case, he has chosen the right one. In a post on the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) forum, which has since received over 23,000 upvotes and 3,000 … Read more