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.

I Wanted to Support My Boyfriend, Not Be His Mother—Now I’m Questioning Everything

I Wanted to Support My Boyfriend, Not Be His Mother—Now I’m Questioning Everything
Relationships
8 hours ago

There’s a thin line between love and letting someone walk all over you. And our reader may have already crossed it. Though she cares deeply about her partner and wants to support him, especially given his difficult past, she’s starting to feel like her supporting him is actually her enabling his bad behavior. And it may be costing her, her own well-being. She reached out to us for help.

I Lost My Dream Job Because of My Son—Then I Made Everything Worse

I Lost My Dream Job Because of My Son—Then I Made Everything Worse
Family & kids
3 days ago

Your children can disappoint you. Losing an opportunity you worked hard for, due to someone else’s negligence, is a terrible feeling. And that hurt probably deepens when a family member is the one at fault. One father felt the hurt when his son cost him a job that he’d been longing for, even after knowing how important it was to his dad. The dad’s form of discipline, though, is causing a rift within the house as the family believes the punishment is too harsh. We couldn’t help but weigh in on the situation.

I Refuse to Split My Inheritance With My Stepbrother—Now My Stepmother Is Using Dirty Tricks Against Me

I Refuse to Split My Inheritance With My Stepbrother—Now My Stepmother Is Using Dirty Tricks Against Me
Family & kids
3 days ago

In the battle between moral obligation and the law, can a family still stand? Our reader found herself caught in this exact crossfire when her father’s will excluded her stepbrother and left her as the only heir. Feeling conflicted amidst the grief and on the edge of a family breakdown, our reader anonymously reached out to us for some advice, and we couldn’t leave her hanging.

“School of Rock” Child Co-Stars Get Married With a Cast Reunion That Had Everyone Talking

“School of Rock” Child Co-Stars Get Married With a Cast Reunion That Had Everyone Talking
Films
3 days ago

From childhood co-stars to husband and wife — Caitlin and Angelo’s story began on the School of Rock set and time has brought us all to this — an incredible wedding-cast reunion! It’s unbelievably been 20 years since the epic movie came out and their wedding was amped with all the feels, some good old fashioned nostalgia and the possibility and expectation of amazing memories ahead.Let’s take a look at their rocking celebration.

My DIL Humiliated Me for My Style—What She Did Next Shattered My Heart

My DIL Humiliated Me for My Style—What She Did Next Shattered My Heart
Family & kids
4 days ago

Age is just a number and style is personal — but sometimes other people feel the need to call both of those things out — as if they shouldn’t mix. One grandmother received total disapproval from her daughter-in-law over the ’inappropriate’ way that she dresses when dropping off her grandchild. Though the grandmother wants to continue having a relationship with her grandchild, she’s stuck between feeling a need to change her style or to be true to herself. She reached out to us for clarity on the situation.This is what she had to say:

I Walked Into My Kitchen to Make My Husband Breakfast—but Found a Reason to End Our Marriage

I Walked Into My Kitchen to Make My Husband Breakfast—but Found a Reason to End Our Marriage

Finding your once stable world suddenly a crumbled mess under your feet can be confusing, traumatic, and ultimately devastating. Angela, 33, found her marriage shattered in a matter of minutes when she was confronted with her husband’s affair and the reality of a marriage that actually turned out to be a façade. But where most people would’ve fallen apart, Angela somehow conjured up grace for her situation and shared her story to get some thoughts on what actually went down.

I Refused to Forgive My Husband for Insulting Me, Instead I Took Revenge on Him

I Refused to Forgive My Husband for Insulting Me, Instead I Took Revenge on Him

Feeling unseen or unappreciated by your partner is, sadly, a common feat in relationships, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt. One woman, who dressed up to feel desirable, was instead insulted by her husband for her dress sense. Her reaction made the situation worse, and she herself admits that she intended to hurt him. Though she regrets her actions, she doesn’t know what else she could’ve done.

5 Secret Messages in Your Saliva That You Probably Shouldn’t Ignore

5 Secret Messages in Your Saliva That You Probably Shouldn’t Ignore
Health
week ago

Your saliva carries so much information about your body, but rarely do most of us pay attention to it. Made up of 98-99% of water, your spit holds proteins, hormones, and genetic material that gives clues to how well your body is functioning. Aiding in digestion and oral health, it can point to diseases and track your reproductive health.So if something is wrong with the texture, quantity, or color of your saliva, then something might be seriously wrong with your health. Here are some signs below.

13 Moments That Made Employees Realize the Job Wasn’t Worth It

13 Moments That Made Employees Realize the Job Wasn’t Worth It
Curiosities
3 weeks ago

While employment has its perks, sometimes it’s more trouble than it’s worth. And when your job causes you to reach boiling point, you may have no other choice but to put an end to the heat. The people below share their experiences of the moments that made them decide they couldn’t stick it out for a second longer. Check out what finally made them break.