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.
After years of saving and meticulously planning the trip of a lifetime abroad, imagine being asked to give up those hard-earned funds—all in the name of keeping peace within the family. That’s the difficult situation Cecil found herself in when she reached out to Bright Side. Now, she’s torn between asserting her right to fulfill her dream and sacrificing it to prevent tension and arguments.
Marriage is teamwork—a partnership with mutual connection and understanding, as the vows were spoken. A Bright Side reader reached out, as she thought she and her husband were on the same team. But a few days ago, she overheard something that made her heart drop.
Infertility can be an emotionally complex and deeply personal journey, especially for women who may feel societal or internal pressure around starting a family. It’s important to remember that struggling to conceive is more common than many people realize, and it does not define a woman’s worth or femininity.In this article, we will delve into the signs of women’s infertility, which may help you navigate your reproductive health.
A sister’s love is unconditional— it somehow mirrors a mother’s love. A love that wants to protect and care. Such affection can be applied to Alice, who cares so much for her sister Lily. But one day, she found out about her sister’s suffering, which left her shaken.
Keeping secrets might be challenging, but it’s harder when you’re asked to keep something under wraps— something that shouldn’t be a secret. A man who reached out anonymously is facing this current dilemma. Bothered in his situation, he seeks external advice, hoping it will help him decide.
Part of parenting is teaching valuable life lessons to children, which help them grow into kind and responsible individuals. However, a father who is doing his best to teach his daughter a lesson was seen in a bad light for doing so.
Wearing comfortable shoes is essential, especially if your job requires you to be on your feet all day. Whether you’re a courier constantly on the move or a hairdresser standing for hours, your feet bear the brunt of the workload. If you’re dealing with pain, blisters, or tight-fitting shoes, it’s best to replace them rather than rely on questionable tricks to ease the discomfort.Even shoes that feel fine at first can cause issues later, and in many cases, the wrong size is to blame. Fortunately, here are 7 helpful tips to guide you in choosing the right pair of everyday shoes that offer lasting comfort. Find special bonus tips at the end!
Parenting is filled with challenges, and each stage of a child’s growth brings its own hurdles. The teenage years, in particular, can be one of the most emotionally intense phases. Adolescence brings major changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally—that don’t just impact the teen but also those around them. One of our readers recently opened up about her struggles and frustration in dealing with her teenage stepson, sharing how she’s reached her breaking point.
Just one simple act of kindness can brighten a tough day and even restore our faith in the world. In this piece, we’re sharing touching true stories of strangers or people barely known, who showed up with kindness at just the right moment. Get ready for some feel-good stories that will probably stay with you forever.
Babysitting an infant is a big responsibility. It needs attentiveness, proper care, and patience. For parents, it is a relief to have your family on your side to support and extend a helping hand to care for your baby. A woman who reached out on the internet was willing to care for her sister’s baby. But her help and effort weren’t appreciated.
When waking up in the morning, most people look in the mirror for various reasons, such as skin care and daily affirmation. We also sometimes check if there are changes on our face or if there’s acne. Some might as well notice skin bumps while tracing the skin, and it may not be acne, but something else.
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.