Cheilo joined the Bright Side team as a writer in January 2025. As a person who considers herself a jack of all trades, she enjoys writing about various topics. Equipped with a communication degree, she enjoys doing research and hopes to reach the people with the messages and information they deserve. When not writing, she's doing her various hobbies and adoring nature.
Summer is a good time to paint your nails to vibe with the season. Still not sure which style to choose? This article might help: manicure ideas range from expensive-looking styles to low-effort chic ones. Check out these nail ideas to level up your summer.
When a loved one passes away, people do their best to keep their memories alive. Some have a thing that reminds them of their late loved one. But what happens if such a memento were given to someone else, without you knowing? One sister is in distress as she is experiencing this situation.
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Mourning and celebration might be two situations that are not meant to happen at the same time. As Angela is feeling torn in her situation after celebrating her son’s birthday weeks after the death of her sister’s husband and baby.
A woman who wanted a peaceful vacation received an awful reaction from her family because of her decision. She needed rest, and babysitting her sister’s kids was not in her plan. But after her vacation trip, the siblings relationship became problematic.
Trust, when broken, is hard to mend. The pain of betrayal can create deep, enduring wounds that may last for years, or even a lifetime. These people have shared how they misplaced their trust in the wrong people.
Grandparents want the best for their grandchildren. Despite the generational gap, they try to cater to their needs and shower them with the love they deserve. Nancy, a grandmother, is in a dilemma for doing what she thinks is best for her grandkids. She’s now wondering if she went out of the line.
Taking in a parent is seen as an act of love and responsibility, but for the woman in this story, that idea didn’t sit right. Family matters, but she was put in a difficult situation. Unsure of what to do, she turned to the internet to share her experience and seek advice.
Our body language reflects our inner emotions. The unconscious movements, gestures, and postures we display can reveal much about our emotional state. In essence, our body often exposes what we’re feeling. Understanding these habitual responses is crucial, as it allows us to be more self-aware and improve our control in communication.
Retirement can bring the gift of more time with family. For many grandparents, helping with grandchildren is a joy, not a duty. Still, even with good intentions, relationships can strain. When gratitude fades into criticism, it’s natural to wonder if your efforts are truly appreciated.
Being fully supported by your family in pursuit of what you want in life might make you feel indebted to what you are now. It could make you walk on eggshells around them, or just do them favors. Emilia did the latter and is now walking on a tightrope.
It is hard to reach out to a loved one when they have already decided to shut you off. In this mother’s case, time and attention were limited as it required a condition from her son — to only speak with him when his wife is around. But this setup escalated into something heartbreaking.