For those who think that few good things, if any, came out of the pandemic, let me remind you how we all became at least a little bit more mindful and self-reflective. After all, many people developed new hobbies (or at least tried them!) like knitting or baking, while others took on projects they never … Read more
Imagine you are driving along, minding your own business, when the dreaded “strange” sounds start to emanate from your vehicle. Or perhaps the “check engine” light comes on. The pain of finding out what is wrong coupled with the pain of paying to fix it means most people bring their vehicles in way too late. … Read more
Wedding Guest Rule Number 67 – Never underestimate the significance of negative energy that is released from your previous relationship. Even if, in your opinion, you parted completely peacefully and even remained friends. Even if that relationship ended years ago. Even if you’re going to attend someone’s wedding together after many years. Okay, I admit, … Read more
The biohacker who infused himself with a liter of his teenage son’s plasma in a quest to defy the passage of time has taken to social media to share an update on his “transition.” Bryan Johnson made headlines last year after announcing he’d start “Project Blueprint,” a series of treatments aimed at reversing his biological … Read more
Most public events have some unwritten rules, mostly for the benefit of everyone present. Unfortunately, there are folks out there who, through delusion or entitlement, believe that the entire universe has to bend in their direction. A mom took her 10-month-old child to a rave and then made a post online complaining about the crowd. … Read more
It’s a blessing when family members and friends are able to support someone in their role as parents. A friendly chat over a cup of coffee, a surprise neighborly casserole, an offer to babysit the little munchkins for a few hours—it’s the small things in life that make parenting that much easier. But some parents … Read more
Honesty is the main building block of a good relationship. Partners have to trust each other in order for it to work. Unfortunately, it’s common for people to keep secrets from loved ones. In some cases, it’s an obstacle couples manage to work through. In others, it can be a dealbreaker. One guy hit a … Read more
Psychologists say that growing up with both a mother and a father is essential for a person’s development. Yet the statistics show that, in the U.S. alone, around 18.3 million children live without a father: that’s about 1 in 4 kids. Thus, other family members or nannies often have to help mothers raise their children. … Read more
Relationships are complicated, but there are several things most couples need to maintain a healthy connection: communication, trust, respect, love, and for many of us, some form of intimacy. But physical intimacy is only welcomed when both parties are 100% on board. After one man turned to Reddit to complain about his wife who refused … Read more
Philosophers and writers have long debated the roles people have played in influencing the progress of civilization. While Thomas Carlyle, for example, felt that great figures are key to guiding us forward, Leo Tolstoy, on the other hand, was of the belief that no individual can single-handedly steer the course of humanity, no matter what … Read more