Leaving the safe but usually boring office job is not easy, but more and more people do it to follow their dreams. They start something completely new, which they always wanted to do, even if it means less money or irregular income. We collected some inspiring stories of people who did just that and chose a simpler yet happier life.
We recently shared James’ story about his struggles with his stepchildren. Here is another vegan story from Anne, whose family also mocked her in the beginning, but now they have changed their behaviour and try to be more open to her diet.
Having a dog means a huge commitment, lots of work, and patience, but also many happy moments. For first-time owners, it’s very important though to choose the right breed, as with some of them, their dog experience can turn sour. We collected some of the most well-known breeds that are not easy to handle and require more experienced owners.
Usually, getting admission to a University makes that person and the family happy. But it can also mean a heavy financial burden on the parents. Especially, if they have two children with the same ambition, as in the case of one of our readers, Elizabeth.
The health of a child is the most important thing for parents. They would do anything to keep it safe, and could become overprotective when something or someone is threatening it. Even if it’s a cold or the flu, relatives shouldn’t take the risk of making children ill, as one of our readers, Isabel, emphasized.
Some people simply need some excitement in their lives. To get that, they would even visit scary places, like an abandoned asylum or a family home that hadn’t had any residents for decades. We collected some of the most chilling stories that were shared on Reddit, so keep on reading if you belong to the brave ones.
The atmosphere of a workplace can mostly depend on your colleagues, as in a good team, even working in a stressful role can feel easier. But if you have negative, toxic coworkers, you will feel much worse, especially if this person is your manager or supervisor. We collected stories that people shared on Reddit about their bad work experiences. And some colleagues cross every line with their behavior.
Having siblings is usually a good thing, as you can share all the joys and sorrows that happen in a family with someone close to you. However, it can also cause tension if they have very diverse personalities and ways of thinking about certain things. Adam, the writer of the following letter, proves that children of the same parents can vary from each other and behave in a very different way.
Being vegan alone in a family can result in difficult moments, especially if you happen to be vegan as a stepdad of two kids who are not fans of vegetables. Being patient and creative can help conquer their resistance but even the most liberal rules can fail if they are met with full resistance.
Vacations with loved ones should be all about connection and unwinding yet things don’t always work out that way. In this case, a routine request to swap airplane seats triggered an unexpected family conflict. What started as a cheerful getaway quickly devolved into a dramatic clash involving the daughter-in-law, the son, and the bonds between them all.
Battling menopause is not easy, even if the family supports you, but it can be so tough if you have to deal with it alone. Although it’s a normal part of life and has been talked about more openly in recent years, it looks like not everyone understands what it means for a woman. Just as it happened with one of our readers, whose husband couldn’t tolerate the changes she was going through.
Everyone needs love in life, not just young people. That’s the truth one woman in her 40s learned after she started dating again. Her story can be a motivation for people who thought being alone was the only choice after a certain age.
