Not everyone you meet in your lifetime is meant to stay with you forever. Some stay longer than others, and some go as swiftly as they arrived. At first, of course, you’d have a hard time coping when people leave your life, especially if what you were really hoping for was for them to stay. It can be hard to say goodbye sometimes. But as time goes by, you’d realize that things always happen for a reason; you’ll learn that some people go because they are meant to go....

It is commonly known that everything we want is on the other side of fear. Everything worth having in life doesn’t come easy. The perfect job isn’t going to land on your lap and the man of your dreams isn’t going to just waltz up to your front door and confess his love to you. If you believe otherwise, you’re not only naïve but you’re setting yourself up for a life filled with disappointment....

The man posted his stories on the subreddit r/TrueOffMyChest, a forum that allows people to speak their mind when they have something they just need to say. He says that nobody he grew up with would ever believe him, so posting about it online is the next best method of expressing how he felt. To the outside community, his father was a beloved figure. He played a key role in the local church, taught Sunday school, mentored kids and had a seemingly lovely relationship with his wife of 20 years....

That unconscious tally—what you did, what I did. What I did that you didn’t do. What I wish you would do, but know you won’t, and resent you for— especially when I continue to do it anyway. Logically, I’ve always been aware that keeping score is the best way to destroy a relationship. And, despite all this, I’ve gone on to let it unravel many relationships, of all forms. Romantic, friendships, sometimes even familial....

In fact, you may have been one of those kids raised to be “good” who became one of those adults who struggles with people-pleasing and personal boundaries. And you just may be exhausted from a life of compliance and feeling unseen and unheard. While it isn’t necessarily a mistake to try to raise “good” kids, it does depend on how you define “good.” RELATED: 10 Parenting Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How To Fix Them)...

Some might say that Virgo is the most hated zodiac sign of them all. Some zodiac signs are considered too stubborn, such as Gemini and Taurus. Other zodiac signs are viewed as too manipulative, like Aries, Leo, and even Cancer. RELATED: The Absolute Worst, Most Negative Personality Trait Of Each Zodiac Sign Which zodiac sign is the most hated of them all? The fact that Virgos can never seem to let loose makes them annoying to many....

A 2010 study of 5,000 online daters found that in online dating profiles, lies (albeit minor ones) abound. Men are inclined to lie about things like personal achievement, interests, past relationships, and age. Women, on the other hand, tend to lie about their weight. Why is it that we often find ourselves lying to those we love (or hope to one day love)? We see the damage that the lies of those like Tiger Woods and other high-profile cheaters cause, but what about the “little white lies” we often tell our spouses or significant others?...

“Come on, baby. It’s fine.” Does this conversation sound familiar? Have you had this same interaction during a one-night stand or even with your long-term partner? Well, you wouldn’t be the only one. Many people have this interaction at some point and end up in the same situation, arguing over using a condom during sex. Similar to life’s taxes and inevitable death, nothing is certain in sex other than men bemoaning condoms and women insisting on them....

We’ve all heard it a million times; it’s a conversation topic that never gets old: “What are you going to be when you grow up?” At four or five, you would say “Princess!” or “Firefighter!” and there was always a good-natured response, a little laugh or a pat on the head. Now that we’re old enough to be “Princess”- or “Firefighter”-viable, I’ve realized that the questions don’t change but the responses do....

Since pre-K, my reply to the common question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has always been, “An author.” I’d spend afternoons creating my own makeshift books (stacks of printer paper stapled together with a poorly illustrated cover) and fill in the pages with stories only a kid could find engaging. Fortunately, my writing has evolved since then, from tales of talking cats to topics that are more age-appropriate (and slightly less crazy)....

Mothers are by no means perfect. They say things that hit just the right nerve without meaning to. They leave us at the grocery store after a long day. They forget something we just told them five minutes ago. And sometimes, they can even be a little embarrassing. But they’re the ones who are there when our worlds fall apart and help us piece them back together even when their own hands are full....

But some things — champagne, red wine, chocolate, Mediterranean and spicy foods — are actually good for us, and instead of avoiding them at all costs, we should indulge in them. RELATED: You Don’t Actually Care About My Health If You Congratulate Me On My Unhealthy Weight Loss 1. Champagne improves memory. According to a study by the University of Reading in England, drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week can help improve your memory (for people over the age of 40)....

The woman, aka Reddit user u/Scared-Outside4725 recently made a post on the subreddit r/AmItheAsshole asking for advice on her situation. The woman was asking for opinions about her actions and the actions of her sister while her sister was staying over at her house during a work trip. The woman’s sister threw out all of her food while she was out. According to the original poster (OP), she was hosting her sister while she was in town for a job interview....

Despite setting off a confetti canon that revealed the gender of his unborn child, one man was still unsure what he was expecting for a valid reason. The man is colorblind, which his girlfriend forgets in the excitement of their baby’s gender reveal. 23-year-old Jenna Cowan and her 25-year-old boyfriend are expecting their first child together and decided to film their gender reveal on TikTok. In the video that has been viewed nearly 3 million times, Cowan’s boyfriend is given the important task of popping the confetti canon that will reveal their baby’s gender....

However, one night when the mother was in severe pain, she had to deliver a baby that didn’t survive, losing her child but being fortunate enough to have the support from her family and her husband to get through the loss. Now, she’s wondering if she should be upset with her sister for naming her daughter after the child she lost. The woman posted on Reddit after blowing up at her sister and being gaslit into believing that she was overreacting, but it’s a good thing she went looking for a second opinion....

In this subreddit, users share their story about a conflict that has been bothering them. Then, other Reddit users in Once the community will vote on who is in the wrong using the ratings YTA for ‘you’re the a-hole,’ NTA if the person is “not the a-hole," ESH for “everyone sucks here” and NAH, meaning “no a-holes here.” The woman asked if she was wrong for ‘forcing’ her father to pay for child support....

That’s not to say that there isn’t happiness or good times, but actual magic? Not so much. The closest I have ever gotten to feeling magical was when I was looking hot at a bar and my ex saw me, and the three vodka cranberries I had downed certainly helped the moment have a more blurry, magic-like quality. I can only imagine how my night would have gone if I got to actually drink unicorn tears....

Most people can’t help but wonder what goes through the minds of these people, and what these peoples’ parents thought. In many cases, parents have a feeling when their kid isn’t all there. What’s really scary to think about is that, right now, there’s a parent who’s wondering if their child will end up being a bad person. Some may even see warning signs right now. Sociopathy, for example, is one of the most common personality disorders among people most would deem “evil,” like serial killers, and the signs show up fairly early in life....

What ended up happening during the summer that I worked as a pick-up artist (PUA, from here on out) instructor was that I learned about men in ways that most people who were born female never will actually be able to do. Here are 13 secrets about men I learned as a female pick-up artist that women need to know: 1. A lot of guys don’t see women as people Yes, it’s true....

From what I’ve noticed, many of them also tend to be way poorer at hiding their case of the crazies than women are. Speaking as someone who’s done it before, you should never slam your clam on crazy. Avoiding crazy is crucial unless you want to end up catching a case of the crazies yourself. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to see which men aren’t exactly the healthiest options out there....