Emotions are inevitable, but they also change over time, and if you thought they’d stay the same, boy, you are in for a new discovery. It’s necessary to understand how aging affects our emotions, so you can finally understand why your grandpa acts the way he does, for example.
Psychologists believe that feelings, good or bad, are contagious. But apparently, this is not only the case for real-life interactions. Sometimes, a video, an image, or even emojis can transmit the feelings of the person behind the screen, making us feel a certain type of way for the rest of the day. We can’t guarantee that these pictures will make you laugh or frown, but they surely will make you say, “Oh my...”
It might seem like we only have 6 emotions — happiness, fear, disgust, sadness, anger, and surprise, exactly like in the famous animated cartoon movie. Yet, scientists claim that we actually have a whopping 27. And these 16 people managed to capture some of them in mere seconds.
Wrinkles are something that we can’t avoid with age. Of course, our genetics play a big role in which line on your face will be the deepest, but still, feelings can trigger and enhance wrinkles. You can check your reflection in the mirror to understand what emotions you still need to work on.
We all need emotions, and we wouldn’t be able to survive without them, scientists claim. Our feelings help us avoid danger, make decisions, and communicate with other people. There are so many things that can cause a wide range of feelings, and our article will put you on a real emotional rollercoaster.
Some photos don’t need captions. That’s because the image itself already conveys strong emotions or contains clear details that help us understand the full context. And just like stories, pictures can also have a wide range of narratives — from comedy to drama and feel-good themes.
Not only do our pets make each of our days by purring and barking happily, but the funny faces they make and various emotions they emit are delightful. From a blissful cat mother to a surprised parrot mom, the range of emotions in this article will move your mood-o-meter from 0 to 10.
A dog wagging its tail can mean that it’s happy, and cats can curl up on your lap and purr to show the same emotion. But some animals’ emotions don’t need any explanation because they’re so humanlike. Whether they feel hyper-joyful after getting a treat or going to a park, or extremely frustrated or judgy, it’s hard to not start thinking that they’re possessed somehow.
A kitty rolling its eyes while looking at its own reflection, a dog’s face radiating pure happiness — these are just a few examples of how candid our floofsters are. They don’t need much to be truly impressed, just like kids who feel sad or happy about little things.
It’s believed that animals are less emotional than people, at least from the outside. But there are pets who prove this to be false because they smile, feel resentment, and get jealous. And it’s impossible to mistake these feelings for something else because animals express them quite clearly.
Nobody likes sad or grumpy faces, not even goats. A recent study has found that goats are much smarter than we take them to be and have the ability to understand human expressions. They can differentiate unhappy faces from smiling ones and are attracted to the latter.
Our pets can be really emotional. And their reactions are something we can all watch forever. They’re like small humans with paws and whiskers!
It’s no secret that children’s spontaneity and sincerity can melt any adult on the spot. And these little hooligans use these tactics 100 percent of the time. Just look at the characters in our collection.
Do you remember that feeling when the world suddenly became filled with colors, your heart raced wildly in your chest, and a new message meant more than anything in the world? It was the first love with first kisses and the hope for the “And they lived happily ever after.”
We undoubtedly love our family, but their logic sometimes leaves us baffled. They might stubbornly refuse to remove protective film from gadgets, set a password on the thermostat, or literally leave you without a floor to stand on. We put together 16 hilarious proofs that living with family is a crazy ride full of absurdity, unexpected discoveries, and indescribable emotions.
Family is important to many of us, and when entering a relationship after divorce, we often tend to try our best to make the other person’s kids like us. But it isn’t always that simple. And when there’s no respect, emotions can run high. One of our readers shared their experience.
Love is often the foundation of any solid relationship, and the consideration of marriage tends to follow soon after. But sometimes we end up marrying someone who has been hiding their true colors from us. One of our readers experienced that firsthand.
They thought it would be just another night of cartoons, snacks, and bedtime stories. But these babysitting gigs turned into something far deeper—dark secrets, life-changing confessions, and emotional twists no one saw coming. Here are 13 times babysitting went way beyond the job description.
Stepfamilies aren’t fairy tales. They’re slow-building stories of trust, bruised egos, and quiet care. These heartfelt stories show how real love can grow between people who didn’t choose each other at first.
Lola, 42, found herself torn between two loves: her ailing cat, who needs surgery, and her stepson who needs college tuition. But when she refused to give up her savings, her husband took matters into his own hands, shattering trust and peace in their home overnight.
One reader shared an emotional story about motherhood and the painful moment when the person who raised you becomes the person who hurts you most. What should’ve been a simple family dinner turned into a scene she can’t forget, leaving her torn between guilt, shame, and fear that it could happen again.
When family and finances collide, things can easily get messy. A simple loan meant to help in a tough time ends up revealing more than anyone expected about money, trust, and how far family ties really go.
A man who’s used a wheelchair since his teens thought he’d seen it all, until his sister’s wedding plans took an unexpected, painful turn. What began as a simple conversation about “the look” of the ceremony spiraled into something much deeper:
We recently received a letter from one of our readers who found herself in a situation many can relate to — torn between kindness and boundaries. After years of helping her husband’s son financially, she decided to say “no” for the first time. But that one word didn’t just cause an argument — it changed the way her whole family saw her.
Family ties are often full of love, but they can also bring quiet heartbreak when things start to change. Patricia’s story is a reminder of how deeply it hurts to feel left out by the very people you love the most. It shows how small actions can sometimes speak louder than words, and how hard it can be to hold on to love when you start to feel unseen.
Kids come with a lot of expenses that we might not always be prepared for. In times of need, we tend to rely on family and others we have close relationships with. But it might not always work out the way we planned. One of our readers shared their experience.
Parents naturally want to give their children the best start in life. Yet sometimes, in their effort to protect and provide, they inadvertently set up habits that make it harder for kids to achieve financial independence later on. We did a little research and found 12 critical mistakes that are better to avoid.
Sometimes, what’s supposed to be a happy family moment turns into something completely different. That’s what happened to Sierra, a mom-to-be, who thought choosing a baby name would be a sweet, shared experience. Instead, it opened a huge rift between her, her husband, and his young daughter.
One reader wrote in with a tale of family tension and clever revenge. After her dad remarried, she found herself at odds with her new stepmom, and things quickly escalated in a way that was equal parts mischievous and satisfying.
Families are complicated, especially when divorce, remarriage, and old wounds are involved. Sometimes you think you’re doing the right thing, only to realize later that you hurt the person who loves you. That’s what happened to me, and I don’t know what to do now.
A 5-year-old’s birthday party ends in heartbreak when friends don’t show, leaving her mom to confront the painful truth behind their absence.
Behind every work result, there is a person with their emotions, difficulties, and amusing incidents. Often, we don’t see the whole picture, perceiving professions as a set of functions. This article is an attempt to show the human side of various professions through the art of comics.
When a 63-year-old dad rewrote his will to leave everything to his 26-year-old wife, his daughter was left stunned, and furious. Told she could “feed herself,” she watched the young wife smirk. But instead of backing down, the daughter plotted a move they never saw coming.
When it comes to family, things are complicated. There are a lot of emotions involved, and relationships aren’t always what they seem. One of our readers reached out to share the story that has turned their life upside down.
Perhaps true friendship is not about grand words, but actions. Sometimes it’s a bucket of water brought at the most crucial moment, and other times it’s the willingness to walk across the entire city without pants to support a friend. We put together 14 honest stories about true friendship that is capable of working wonders and remaining in the heart forever.
In a blended family, even love comes with sharp edges. One woman made a shocking choice during childbirth: she consciously banned her biological mother from the delivery room, letting her stepmother witness the baby’s first breath instead. Was this a gesture of loyalty or the ultimate betrayal?
