Plenty of couples in the world struggle with having children, choosing to go with surrogacy or adoption as it best suits them. But, what happens when one of the partners is left blind-sided by the other’s decision? Here’s what a Bright Side reader, Emma, shared with us.
Jewelry in 2025 is all about range. Think bold statements, nostalgic twists, and everything in between. Whether you’re into minimal chic or full-on sparkle, these 12 trends are taking over runways, feeds, and streets. Ready to see what’s in? Let’s go.
Puzzles do more than entertain. They give your brain a dopamine boost, easing stress and lifting mood. They also sharpen memory, enhance problem-solving, and strengthen neural connections.Ready to put your mind to the test? Try these riddles.
Money often sparks family conflicts. One of our Bright Side readers wanted to use their retirement fund to renovate their home, hiring their son to help him out as well. Sadly, their daughter-in-law turned their good intentions turned into a family issue, leaving them feeling betrayed.
You don’t need to be the most charming person to build strong connections. But if friends or family seem distant, it may be a sign to work on your conversational skills. These small improvements can make a big difference in keeping relationships close.
Parenting a newborn is supposed to be a joyful, if challenging journey, but sometimes things take a darker turn. One Bright Side reader wrote to us about how his wife, a new mother, literally abandoned their newborn, creating a near-tragic dilemma.
Many parents work long hours to provide for their children, leaving them in the care of a nanny. Here, a concerned grandmother found her grandson at risk, and fired the nanny, only to get embroiled in a family conflict.
Long-buried family secrets can shock, amuse, or completely change how we see our loved ones. From long-lost relatives to hidden truth, here are some of the juiciest, strangest, and most jaw-dropping confessions that finally saw the light of day, from Bright Side readers and Reddit.
From eerie experiences in the woods to coming across something that simply does not fit in with the forest, these Redditors and Bright Side readers have had some memorable experiences in the wild, sure to send shudders down your spine. Here are some of the creepiest finds in the woods.
A recent study has somewhat alarming news for men: testosterone levels have been on a slow and steady decline over the years. So why is it happening, and what are the subtle signs your body may be giving you about low testosterone, or low T?
Childhood brings intense emotions, and fear is no exception. Sometimes, that fear is justified, just like in these chilling childhood encounters that left marks so deep, they stayed vivid and unsettling well into adulthood, enough to give us goosebumps.
Since we tend to be at work for long hours, we carry over comfort food, especially if there are allergies involved. Bright Side reader Mary did the same, until her labeled food supplies began to vanish. Here’s how she caught the office “thief,” and how it nearly backfired.
