Julia has been working as a Bright Side writer for over 2 years. She loves writing UGC articles and long reads and has experience as a scriptwriter as well. Julia mainly focuses on personal stories in her work: she loves reading and sharing other people's unique experiences. Julia is a big fan of boxing and kickboxing and can't spend a single day without reading books.
For some, it might seem like being a housewife means doing nothing. However, there are so many responsibilities behind the scenes that often go unnoticed. One of our readers decided to challenge her husband and see if he could handle switching roles for a day. Things took a different turn when their kids ended up embarrassing him.
Moving in together is a big step for any couple, but things can get messy when one partner isn’t ready. One of our readers has been dating her boyfriend for a year, but she wasn’t ready to move in with him. He, on the other hand, didn’t want to wait, so he moved in with his female friend instead. Now our reader thinks her relationship is doomed.
We all have our fair share of arguments from time to time. It’s a normal part of any relationship journey. Sometimes, though, those disagreements become more than just a bump in the road. Our reader’s husband wants to convince her not to divorce him, but she’s trying to stand her ground, and it’s not easy.
Some surprising revelations about our partners only emerge after marriage. One of our readers found out that his wife wanted to create a “perfect” daughter. Despite his good health, she didn’t want to include his genes in their children.
Honeymoon usually means a great time, however, not for our reader. Hers started off on a bit of a sour note. Her husband used her points to get an upgrade, but completely forgot about his wife. This is something that caused her to rethink the relationship.
Some people can’t stand horror movies because the fear they evoke is too real. However, others happen to experience similar things in real life. These 10 people encountered something way more chilling than anything Hollywood come up with.
Falling in love is like stepping into a fairy tale. You know the feeling – the butterflies, the excitement, the belief that you've finally found your happily ever after. However, it all can turn into a plot twist you never saw coming. These 10 people shared dating stories that prove love isn't always a walk in the park.
Going on adventures together can really bring a couple closer. However, it didn’t really work for our reader. His girlfriend started having doubts, and it got to the point where she needed some space. What was supposed to be a wonderful trip, ended up being a disaster.
It’s not always easy to connect with stepchildren, but when we do, it seems like a big milestone. Our reader thought he had managed to find common ground with his 11-year-old stepdaughter. However, she pulled a cruel trick just when he least expected it.
Love can suddenly surprise us when we least expect it. One of our readers was on cloud nine after her boyfriend proposed. However, everything came crashing back down to earth the very next day. Now she’s caught in this mix of love, hurt, and confusion, wondering how in the world she ended up on this emotional rollercoaster.
Some believe it’s better to get rid of all the things that belong to your ex. They serve as reminders and keep bringing up the past relationship in our heads. However, our reader decided to keep an unexpected «gift» her ex-husband accidentally sent her.
Sometimes, the fairytale after weddings vanishes, and carriages turn into pumpkins. Our reader thought she’d share a special moment with her husband after the grand ceremony. However, he ran away and hung out with his friends instead.