Elena N.
Elena has been working as the Bright Side writer since 2021. She has an MSc in Social Psychology and dedicates her free time to online activism. As a social psychologist, she likes to dive into personal stories where people share their relationship problems.

I’m Convinced My Husband Cheated on Me During a Business Trip — Here Is How I Found Out

I’m Convinced My Husband Cheated on Me During a Business Trip — Here Is How I Found Out
Relationships
3 days ago

Trust issues may happen in any relationship, especially when you notice changes in your partner’s behavior, which can lead to suspicion and eventually conflicts. A concerned reader recently sent us a message detailing her troubling experience with her husband, Mark. She shared her story in hopes of finding guidance and clarity as she navigates through a series of unsettling events that have left her feeling confused and anxious. Here’s her story.

15 Stories of Children Who Recall Haunting Memories from Their Past

15 Stories of Children Who Recall Haunting Memories from Their Past

The nature of our existence holds mysteries beyond the grasp of our conscious minds. We are puzzled by how children can recall what seem to be “past memories” and “previous lives,” if such phenomena are even real. Nevertheless, the stories we heard today sent chills down our spines and left us with many questions.

I Secretly Fed Meat to My Vegan Grandchildren and I’m Not Sorry

I Secretly Fed Meat to My Vegan Grandchildren and I’m Not Sorry

Family disagreements can become complicated, particularly regarding the upbringing of grandchildren. One of our readers has a committed vegan daughter who is raising her children on the same diet. Recently, she observed that the kids seemed low on energy, had dark circles under their eyes, and frequently complained of hunger. What our reader did in response ignited a major family conflict.

The Pop Star Lily Allen Admitted That Her Two Children “Totally Ruined” Her Music Career

The Pop Star Lily Allen Admitted That Her Two Children “Totally Ruined” Her Music Career
People
2 weeks ago

The ongoing debate about whether women can «have it all» remains unresolved, particularly when «all» encompasses a demanding pop music career. Lily Allen astutely highlights the near impossibility of balancing the demands of being a pop star with those of motherhood, especially if one desires deep involvement in both roles. For her, it’s a trade-off she fully accepts without regret.

Meet the Hottest Type of Men According to the Internet Now: "Rodent" Men

Meet the Hottest Type of Men According to the Internet Now: "Rodent" Men
People
3 weeks ago

"Men are either eagle handsome, bear handsome, dog handsome, or reptilian handsome," reads a viral tweet from May 2023, citing Ryan Gosling, Henry Cavill, Heath Ledger, and Timothée Chalamet as examples of these types. The tweet resonated with many — Cavill's broad shoulders do have a bearlike quality, and Ledger's blonde hair and wide smile do resemble a golden retriever. However, there's arguably another category many men fit into: rodent handsome.