Even though it is “traditional” in America for the woman to take her husband’s last name (in heterosexual marriages), it’s not always the done thing. OP and her fiancee are very practical and rarely argue. My (24F) fiancé (29M) are planning to get married in the next couple years. We’re realistic people and understand that … Read more
It happens in movies and television all the time – a medical emergency happens on board a flight and the crew asks if there is a doctor on board willing to help. You might be surprised to learn that it happens fairly regularly in real life, too. OP is a doctor who was traveling for … Read more
Working with the general public can be ROUGH. And I can’t imagine what people who work at hotels have to deal with on a daily basis. A TikTok user named Neftali posted a video and showed viewers what she had to deal with at her desk concierge job at a hotel. Neftali’s video features a … Read more
What gives dogs the right to have such big and hilarious personalities? It seems like these dogs have found a way to make their humans laugh while also annoying them until they’re ready to come apart. It’s truly a skill that only dogs and toddlers seem to possess in great quantities. Zoe is a pit … Read more
TikToker Orlenda (@peroicandoittoo), known as a money coach, utilizes her platform to help “women of color build a life they never saw their family experience.” She just turned a viral moment into a teachable opportunity for her 5,000 followers. In a viral video, she told viewers she was laid off by her employer, only for … Read more
College tuition ain’t no joke, folks! And it seems like it’s getting more expensive by the day. So you can understand why the man who wrote this story on Reddit is hesitant to pay for his stepdaughter’s college. But is he a jerk? Let’s see what’s going on here… “My (48 M) step-daughter Hannah (18 … Read more
If you’ve been on a plane at least a few times in the past decade, you probably have a good idea of what annoyances to expect. They tend to be predictable—delayed flights, crowded rows, that kid behind you who just won’t stop kicking your seat the whole time. But the thing about the human experience … Read more
When the Lakers won the inaugural In-Season Tournament, there was a question of how the storied franchise would handle celebrating the accomplishment. After initial reports indicated they would not hang a banner, they reversed course (likely under pressure from Adam Silver and the NBA) and announced their plans to raise a banner that would have … Read more
A lot has been written about the “psychology” of gift-giving. There’s a certain thoughtfulness of a person’s individual likes that, when taken into consideration by the gift giver, can make the recipient feel appreciated. The idea that someone put effort into hopefully putting a smile on their face once the wrapping paper comes off is … Read more
The first four to six months after having a new baby are an absolute wreck. Everyone is tired, people are frustrated, you’re all learning new things every day – and if you’re the person who gave birth, you can toss a big ol’ helping of hormones into the mix. OP and his wife have a … Read more
A 41-year-old mom with 3 boys, 12-year-old twins, and a 10-year-old, pays them $10 daily to do their chores. However, their pay is deducted $10 if they miss a day. The boys have to do their tasks 5 days a week, although it doesn’t matter which days they choose to work. “This system has worked … Read more
People who are self-employed or do contract work know that for every bunch upstanding, paying clients, you’re going to encounter a handful of less than savory ones. OP used to build websites as a side gig, and says she was pretty good at it. At university, I designed websites to make some extra cash and … Read more