Kinanty hopped on board with Bright Side in 2022. While she enjoys writing about all sorts of stuff, her passion lies in telling the stories of everyday heroes. She believes every individual possesses a unique and remarkable story that deserves to be shared with the world. Away from work, you’ll find her immersed in self-improvement books, gazing at the ocean, writing postcards to her penpals, or googling super random things late at night.
Ever caught yourself thinking, "Things were better in the past"? Especially when confronted with modern fashion. But delve deeper into centuries past, and you'll realize why time travel isn't on everyone's wishlist. From colorful brows to corsets that squeezed down the waist to 13 inches, the historical panorama of fashion holds some intriguing, yet sometimes eyebrow-raising secrets.
Lending money to family members can be a sensitive matter, and it often comes with the potential to strain relationships. One of our readers, Bianca, wanted to help her mother-in-law financially but also needed to protect her own family’s finances. Unsure how to balance both, she turned to Bright Side for advice on how to navigate this delicate situation.
Blended families can present many challenges, especially when they first start living together. Norah is adamant that her daughter shouldn’t have to share a room with her ex-husband’s fiancée’s son. With limited space, there weren’t many alternatives. However, when Norah stuck to her decision, the solution they came up with only deepened her frustration. Here’s how she shared her story.
It's always wonderful to see women supporting each other, whether they're close friends or complete strangers. In this story, one woman left a secret letter for her ex’s new girlfriend, offering a heads-up based on her own experiences with him. The new girlfriend was surprised and shared it on Reddit, where the community responded with overwhelming support. This simple act of solidarity shows how a small gesture can resonate deeply with people online.
Treating your stepchildren like your own can be tricky. Astrid thought she was doing the right thing by not giving her stepdaughter money, even though her son gets a weekly allowance. She hopes to teach her stepdaughter a valuable lesson about responsibility but is now questioning if she made the right decision. To find reassurance, Astrid decided to contact Bright Side for advice.
Planning a wedding is usually a mix of joy and stress, but it became a period of deep shock and doubt for one bride-to-be. A few weeks before her big day, she discovered a startling secret about her fiancé’s past. Overwhelmed and unsure of how to rebuild her trust in him, she turned to Bright Side for advice and support to help her through this unexpected crisis.
We’ve received a letter from one of our readers, Marion. She’s been happily married for 10 years and enjoys life with her husband and their beautiful six-year-old daughter. However, she recently uncovered a shocking secret in her husband’s old photo, leaving her feeling deeply angry, resentful, and completely betrayed.
Life can take unexpected turns, and for one of our readers, a routine moment became a wake-up call. While applying makeup in the bathroom, her husband pulled a prank that felt more hurtful than funny. Now, she’s left questioning their relationship, wondering why he would do something so cruel.
Navigating stepparent-stepchild relationships can be tricky, and sometimes, a connection just doesn’t happen. A woman shared on Reddit how, despite years of effort, she still couldn’t bond with her stepson. This led her to choose not to take on a grandparent role for his kids, highlighting the challenges and emotional complexities of blended families.
Raising kids is a huge responsibility and should be a well-thought-out decision. However, life doesn’t always go as planned, which is what happened to a woman on Reddit. She divorced her husband after unexpected kids came into their lives and changed everything.
We all dream of a marriage where honesty and transparency rule. But Lorraine felt compelled to lie in her marriage for a reason. She never told her husband how much she was making because she wanted to save half of her money for her daughter’s future. When her husband finally found out, his reaction was so unexpected that it completely shocked both Lorraine and her daughter. Now, she’s reaching out to us for some advice.
A 35-year-old woman wrote us a desperate letter. She shared her struggles to accept that her husband turned out to be mean. He constantly made comments about her body odor, which seriously impacted her mental health. But she was absolutely furious when she found out the real reason behind his behavior. After hearing the details of his scheme, we completely sympathize with her.