Loving your post-partum body is hard enough without your husband adding to the struggle by body-shaming you. One Reddit user shared how her partner crossed the line with his hurtful comment soon after she’d given birth. Faced with the choice of either keeping the peace or standing her ground, she made her choice, but now she’s questioning whether her form of punishment went too far.
Kindness has a way of showing up quietly and unannounced, but always at the perfect time. And in the midst of a difficult or awkward situation, a thoughtful word, or a small act of tenderness can be as powerful as a loud gesture. Here are people who chose to softly step into a storm to help someone else out, while others were the fortunate souls who experienced someone else’s gentle heart.
Family, finances and personal plans are three things that, when not aligned, can ruin your peace. This woman’s story is an example of one such moment. Pressure from her mother-in-law to cancel a long-planned vacation in exchange for continued financial support is causing a storm in her home, leaving her torn between personal goals and family obligations. But how do you stand your ground without tearing your family apart?
Short and sweet nails, may be small in size — but they’re fresh, versatile, and bold in style. Below you’ll find nail styles that are set to make a statement this summer and perfect for your short nails. So whether you’re heading to the beach or just love a polished look, these trendy nails make a statement and there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The most nerve-wrecking part of job-interviews can be the questions — the not-knowing what to expect or if you’ll answer them correctly. But sometimes, even quick-thinking can’t prepare you for strange or interesting questions. The people below were caught off guard by their hiring managers’ questions and some of their responses showed just how well they cope when thrown a curveball.
It’s the thrill of the purchase, the joy in not-knowing what awaits, but hoping it could be great. Thrifting can be a hit or a miss — but every so often it’s a home-run. And the people below know exactly what that feels like, because they accidentally found treasures that were just perfect for them.
It’s subtle, but so effective, you might not even know you’re being controlled. Manipulation in a friendship that you once believed could stand through thick and thin, may be hard to spot. But if you know what to look for, you might find that the doubt you had is actually valid. Below are the subtle signs of a manipulative friend, that may help you evaluate the realness of your friendship.
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.
We’d love the luxury look without the heavy price tag — the beautiful home aesthetic without breaking the bank. Well, we’ve got you. Home decor experts have revealed some clever hacks that can be used in any home to elevate the space. Here are 10 of them that could easily get your home looking high-end.
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.
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.
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.
