Tendani M.
Tendani joined the Bright Side team as a writer in February 2025. She loves working on heartwarming articles and stories where people can grasp positivity. Her background in media and television instilled a strong storytelling skill within her. When she's not working as a Bright Side Writer, she can be found crocheting or spending time with her loved ones.

How 10 Kitchen Spices Might Upgrade Your Health and How to Use Them

How 10 Kitchen Spices Might Upgrade Your Health and How to Use Them
Health
5 days ago

The aging clock may be ticking, but spices might just be the pause to the timer. They’re not only good for seasoning, apparently they have great natural health benefits too, and incorporating them into your daily diet and skin routine may make you age backwards while revitalizing your energy and your health. Check out some of the spices below and their interesting benefits for your overall health and age.

8 Microwave Mistakes You’re Probably Making Every Day

8 Microwave Mistakes You’re Probably Making Every Day
Cooking
2 weeks ago

With approximately 70% of households said to be using a microwave every day, you’d think knowing how to operate it properly would be common knowledge. But apparently the only common thing is how wrongly we’ve all been using our microwaves. Take a look at 8 mistakes.

They Turned Their Backs on Me—Here’s How I Finally Got Even

They Turned Their Backs on Me—Here’s How I Finally Got Even
Family & kids
2 weeks ago

As an adult, setting boundaries with your parents can feel a bit like pulling out teeth — extremely frustrating. But being expected to give up something you love for people that only see you when they want something from you, can be rather difficult to handle, especially if those people are your parents.On one hand, they’re your family, but on the other hand, your own well-being is at stake. What would be an appropriate reaction? One man shared his story.

I Refuse to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom—My Husband Thinks I’m Destroying Our Family

I Refuse to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom—My Husband Thinks I’m Destroying Our Family
Family & kids
2 weeks ago

A marriage is one of the greatest tests of teamwork. Everyone has a part to play. But when one wife's individual career goals fracture her husband's idea of the ideal family, then disagreements must be tackled and hard decisions, inevitably, must be made by both sides. In the course of two people intentionally growing a family, should one's individuality fight to fit in? One reader shared her story.

15 People Who Discovered The Horrifying Truth About Their Spouses

15 People Who Discovered The Horrifying Truth About Their Spouses
Relationships
3 weeks ago

Secrets, in a marriage, have a way of showing up and shattering the image of the person you thought you knew the most in this world. They can leave you confused, mistrustful, and sometimes with a bit of leverage. Below are some of the shocking discoveries that people made about their spouses which they courageously shared on the internet.

My Boss Is Furious About My Time Off –Now She's Retaliating

My Boss Is Furious About My Time Off –Now She's Retaliating
People
3 weeks ago

Finding yourself in conflict with your boss can be really uncomfortable and stressful, but it is also very common. When disagreements arise and work loyalty is tested, relationships can become strained and corporate mediators might need to step in. When they do, who do you choose? Them or yourself? Or is it even a choice to begin with?One of our readers reached out to us. Let’s take a look at her story.

I Told My Wife I’m Worried About Her Health—Her Response Made Me Feel Like the Enemy

I Told My Wife I’m Worried About Her Health—Her Response Made Me Feel Like the Enemy
Relationships
3 weeks ago

Most people look forward to the joys of being in a relationship — the companionship, the non-judgmental space where they can easily speak what’s on their mind, be heard and have their opinions valued. Sometimes, though, joy turns sour when hard truths about a spouse’s physical and mental health need to be confronted, but partners are not seeing eye-to-eye. One husband’s frustration goes a little like that. Let’s take a closer look at his story.

14 Kindness Stories That Took a Sharp Turn Into Chaos

14 Kindness Stories That Took a Sharp Turn Into Chaos
People
3 weeks ago

Many of us experienced moments where we've tried to lend a quick helping hand. From babysitting, to helping carry groceries, to offering our seat for the next person to sit. But sometimes what should've been a simple moment to lend a helping hand turns into an unexpected and ironic turn of events. Here are 14 people whose generosity produced results that contradicted their expectations and gave them a good chuckle.

12 People Who Thanked Their Lucky Stars for Getting Fired

12 People Who Thanked Their Lucky Stars for Getting Fired
People
4 weeks ago

“You’re fired!” usually comes with a feeling of deep dread in the pit of one’s stomach, but rarely does it feel like a bath of relief, and on the times that it does, it’s amazing to see the reason why. From landing a better job, to discovering cancer, the end of these jobs became the catalyst to open doors, inner peace and remarkable revelations that never would’ve happened had there not been a drastic termination. Here are 12 people who were grateful to get booted from their jobs.