Divorce

We inherit our eye color, body shape, and blood type from our parents. Our genes control our physical traits, but, surprisingly, they can also lead us in our behavior. For example, we all used to believe that if a couple gets divorced, it’s all because of their psychology, or the chemistry between them is gone. But recent studies have unveiled a shocking truth: divorce may be in our genes.

A happy marriage does indeed make you happy, according to Harvard psychologist Dr. Daniel Gilbert. He states that married people are happier than unmarried ones, because the single best predictor of human happiness is the quality of their social relationships. However, having a happy marriage is not that easy to do, it requires a lot of work, devotion, and genuine love.

One woman shares that when her husband decided to move away, she needed to tell her kids and the whole world that they were divorcing. It was a feeling of devastation. But time passed and she learned a bunch of interesting things about herself and her life.

When we get married, we feel absolutely sure that we’ve finally managed to find “the one.” But, sadly, statistics show much different results — about one in 4 marriages ends up in divorce. And even if sometimes it’s really difficult to admit that your “happily ever after” just isn’t working, you shouldn’t get upset, because there are plenty of good things that a divorce can bring into your life.

When you get married, you’re not just committing to your spouse; you’re also entering into a relationship with their family, for better or worse. While some people are lucky enough to have supportive in-laws, others aren’t as fortunate, and sometimes they find themselves dealing with family members who are overly critical, intrusive, or even downright toxic. For one man, this unfortunate reality hit home with his own mother, who took things to an entirely new level of insensitivity. His wife had been struggling with fertility issues—a deeply personal and often painful experience. Rather than offering support or compassion, his mother went as far as to plot an evil plan against her DIL, and she was punished for this severely.

Hundreds of books have been written about the problems connected with money. It’s believed to spoil people. Here are a few stories that don’t necessarily confirm this belief, but will certainly make you think about these things.

Rachel, our 34-year-old reader, has recently shared her dramatic story with us in an emotional letter. The woman consciously became an affair partner to a married man with 2 kids and broke his family. Now, Rachel is pregnant, and she expected her significant other to take an important step and divorce his wife. The woman wanted to legalize her relationship with a man she loved with all her heart, but instead, she received a very strange and disturbing call from his wife. And Rachel’s life from then on turned into one huge dilemma.

Sometimes a single unexpected event reveals deeper, more shocking truths. This was the case for Angelica, who was devastated to discover that her husband had been secretly using her son’s college fund to pay for his stepdaughter’s education. But as painful as this was, it led her to an even more distressing revelation that would turn their entire family’s life upside down. Feeling betrayed and at a loss, Angelica shared her story and reached out for guidance.

Angela, 33, has never even imagined that her happy, stable family life would crack and fall apart in one single day. The woman penned us a letter where she shared her story, and she emphasized that her failure didn’t make her weak and helpless. Angela drove strength from her misfortune, and she decided to share it with our readers in order to get some fresh opinions about her intricate family situation.

Our exes can be so weird sometimes. You’ve broken up, but they suddenly text you years later and can’t understand how you could get married and have children. Or they just take everything out of the apartment, including toilet paper, when leaving. After reading stories like this, you don’t even need to watch TV shows.

A desperate woman, 38, wrote a letter to our editorial and told us how a seemingly innocent IQ test has become a beginning of a real catastrophe in her family. Her husband has found out she has a higher IQ score, and since then the woman’s life has never been the same again. What is more, her spouse became so mad at her, that he’s slowly but surely turning her life into a total nightmare now.

Even the most carefully planned weddings can take unexpected turns, revealing surprising truths that shock everyone, even the couple. A relationship might look perfect on the outside, but what’s hidden beneath can surprise the bride, groom, and their closest loved ones. Sometimes, the person you trust the most isn’t who you thought they were.

Being a stepfather or stepmother is like opening a safe without knowing the code. But the heroes of these stories prove that patience and love help to find even the most difficult password to a child's heart.

We often rely on our friends to support us during our toughest moments, anticipating their understanding and loyalty. However, reality doesn’t always align with our expectations. This article shares stories of friendships that fractured due to betrayal, disappointment, or deep emotional wounds. While these experiences can be painful, they also teach us valuable lessons and contribute to our personal growth once we navigate through them.

In a revealing interview with Interview magazine, Jennifer Lopez, 55, opened up about her recent high-profile breakup with Ben Affleck and how she navigates the often tumultuous waters of social media criticism. The multi-hyphenate star, whose summer was marked by a canceled tour and a public divorce, shared candid insights into her personal life and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in the spotlight.

Blending families can be tricky, especially for children who suddenly have a new stepmom or stepdad. It’s a big adjustment to accept someone new in their lives. But when the parent’s new partner is patient and kind, it can lead to something beautiful.

Even though it might seem that all mothers-in-law have some common features, in fact they are ordinary women who can be very different. Some of them become their daughter-in-law’s reliable friends, others play cool, while others masterfully get on the nerves. This article features a variety of stories about mothers-in-law, both heart-warming and annoying.

Watching a romantic relationship unravel can be devastating. While some couples manage to part amicably and even stay friends, others reveal their darker sides. The stories we have gathered for you today explore the shocking actions people take when love turns sour. Get ready for some jaw-dropping accounts of individuals who crossed lines, turning their love stories into cautionary tales of betrayal and unexpected consequences.

For children, having a stepmother or stepfather may be a challenge. After all, it’s not easy to accept a stranger as a family member. Of course, much depends on whether the new spouse of the parent will open their heart to the child. The heroes of this article succeeded in this and were rewarded with reciprocal love.

Sometimes it happens that you have to raise a child alone. It is undoubtedly hard work. Here are some stories from people who have raised their children alone, as well as from those who were raised by a single parent.

When you're married to your spouse for a long time, it's natural to trust them like you trust yourself. You've been through so many life challenges together. You've met the toughest times holding hands, you laughed and smiled together in the brightest times of your life. Our today's protagonist, a woman named Celine, had always thought exactly the same, but a small accident in a shop turned her whole life upside down. Everything started with a weird behavior of her small son, and the puzzled woman ended up revealing a not so pleasant truth about her beloved spouse of 10 years.

Sometimes, even a rock-solid marriage may fall apart like a house of cards. And a mere accident may become a reason for a quick and painful breakup. Our today’s protagonist is a woman, who has been happily married for 15 years, and she sincerely believed that her marriage was a union that cannot be shaken. But then, she accidentally overheard her husband’s conversation with his best friend, and since then, her life has made a quite whimsical turn.

When trust breaks down in a relationship, even basic things like showering can turn into a big problem. In this story, our reader is dealing with her husband’s intense jealousy, which turns something as simple as taking a shower into a fight. His baseless suspicions lead to controlling behavior, and it even gets to the point where he invades her privacy in a really shocking way.

We can never truly predict what’s coming, regardless of how carefully we prepare or guess. The future often catches us off guard, be it through random occurrences or the behavior of people we trust. Though these surprises aren’t always welcome, they tend to teach important lessons and sometimes even turn into funny stories down the road.