Cheilo Q.
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.

I Decided to Leave My Best Friend After She Crossed the Line

I Decided to Leave My Best Friend After She Crossed the Line
People
11 hours ago

Friendships may start in different scenarios and are built on various foundations for each person. Having a best friend who is your closest and most special person is a bond that’s deep and strong. However, our Bright Side reader had the opposite experience, as she shares how devastated she was by what happened between her and her best friend.

My Sister Tried to Steal the Spotlight at My Wedding, So I Gave Way

My Sister Tried to Steal the Spotlight at My Wedding, So I Gave Way
People
20 hours ago

A wedding is not only a ceremony to bind couples together, but it is also a ceremony to celebrate their love. A meaningful celebration meant to show snippets of their personality and relationship. Our Bright Side reader planned their wedding to represent their love, simple yet meaningful, but her sister had another plan for her.

I Refused to Change My Sons’ Diet for My Ex’s New Family

I Refused to Change My Sons’ Diet for My Ex’s New Family
People
3 days ago

A man who’s a father of two kids faced a rather unexpected dilemma agreeing to co-parent with his ex-wife with mutual respect and consistency, as they both moved on with their lives. He’s now in a problematic situation that involves his kids and his ex’s family, all because of food. He then sought outside opinions from the internet on whether he was in the wrong in this situation.

14 Sweet Secrets People Kept From Their Partners Out of Love

14 Sweet Secrets People Kept From Their Partners Out of Love
Relationships
4 days ago

People have secrets they keep throughout their lifetime. Some of those secrets might be embarrassing to tell a soul.But these people share small and innocent secrets that they keep for the sake of their partner. It’s keeping the giggles and wholesomeness alive in their relationship. Dive into their hidden truths and be a confidant of their heartwarming untold tales.

11 Life Hacks We Can Use to Win People Over

11 Life Hacks We Can Use to Win People Over
Tips & tricks
4 days ago

In games, people sometimes use cheat codes to play their game conveniently. If life is a game, people also use some tricks to make it easier, may it be at work or just interaction with people.These hacks shared by people on the internet could make your daily life more convenient. As a bonus, you might win people over. Let’s dive in.

My Fiancé’s Family Thinks My Mom’s Not “Classy” Enough to Attend My Wedding

My Fiancé’s Family Thinks My Mom’s Not “Classy” Enough to Attend My Wedding
Family & kids
6 days ago

Weddings are meant to be joyful celebrations that unite families and honor love. But for one individual, the lead-up to the big day brought emotional conflict rather than harmony. Raised by a devoted single mother who gave her all to provide a modest but meaningful life, this person had always cherished their close bond with her. Everything changed when they got engaged to someone from a wealthy, well-connected family.

I Refuse to Be a Parent to My Stepdaughter—I’ve Had Enough

I Refuse to Be a Parent to My Stepdaughter—I’ve Had Enough

Being a parent is never easy, and it comes with stages as children grow older. It’s a challenge already, but to have a teen around can be the most dramatic part of parenting. During adolescence, teens experience a big shift, growth, and development that affects not only their being, but they might affect the people around them. Our Bright Side reader shared her sentiments about how she’s had enough of her teen stepdaughter.

I Refuse to Babysit for My Sister After the Shocking Act She Did

I Refuse to Babysit for My Sister After the Shocking Act She Did

In a sincere message to our editorial staff, 32-year-old Kim shared a personal experience that was both unexpected and deeply upsetting. What she thought would be a straightforward favor—watching her sister’s kids—soon turned into a troubling ordeal that left her emotionally shaken. Her candid account serves as a stark reminder that even close family ties can be strained in ways we never anticipate.

18 Moments People Realized Their Partner Was Not “The One”

18 Moments People Realized Their Partner Was Not “The One”

In romantic relationships, people get to know their partner even more during those sweet moments when their bond becomes stronger. But not all moments are pleasant, some scenarios might make you rethink your relationship. These people shared their experience that raised an irk and just served as a dealbreaker for them to end their relationship.

I Refuse to Be MIL’s Caregiver After She Crossed the Line

I Refuse to Be MIL’s Caregiver After She Crossed the Line

Caring for someone is an act of love, and it happens with close relationships like family. Jane, our Bright Side reader, is a selfless person who loves and cares unconditionally for people special to her, including her in-laws. However, a sudden revelation has shaken her, which might result in burning bridges.

My Stepson Wants to Move in—but I Had Ground Rules He Refuses to Follow

My Stepson Wants to Move in—but I Had Ground Rules He Refuses to Follow
Family & kids
2 weeks ago

Olivia had never planned on sharing her home with her husband’s teenage son. Still, when the boy asked to move in, Olivia felt obligated to agree. She welcomed him under the condition that certain house rules would be followed. What she didn’t anticipate was how quickly the situation would escalate into tension and arguments, which caused her to reach out to Bright Side for guidance.