Emotions

15+ Times We Could Feel People’s Emotions Through Our Screens

15+ Times We Could Feel People’s Emotions Through Our Screens
Curiosities
3 years ago

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...”

7 Ways Emotions Actually Affect Wrinkles on Your Face

7 Ways Emotions Actually Affect Wrinkles on Your Face
Curiosities
3 years ago

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.

25 Animals Whose Vivid Emotions Would Even Make Gloomy Gus Smile

25 Animals Whose Vivid Emotions Would Even Make Gloomy Gus Smile
Animals
4 years ago

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.

19 Animals Whose Emotions Are Written on Their Muzzles

19 Animals Whose Emotions Are Written on Their Muzzles
Animals
5 years ago

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.

15 Stories About Real Friends Who’ll Never Let You Down

15 Stories About Real Friends Who’ll Never Let You Down
Curiosities
5 hours ago

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 15 honest stories about true friendship that is capable of working wonders and remaining in the heart forever.

My Sister Publicly Humiliated Me at Her Wedding—I Made Sure She Regretted It

My Sister Publicly Humiliated Me at Her Wedding—I Made Sure She Regretted It

Family relationships can be full of love, support, and shared memories — but they can also come with misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Weddings, in particular, can bring out strong emotions, since they are such important and stressful events for everyone involved. Sometimes, all the planning and excitement can leave someone feeling left out or unappreciated. Recently, one of our readers wrote to Bright Side to share a very personal story about just that.

My DIL Turned My House Into a Free Restaurant, So I Gave Her a Reality Check

My DIL Turned My House Into a Free Restaurant, So I Gave Her a Reality Check

Family dynamics can get complicated when grandparents step in to help with childcare. What begins as a loving gesture can sometimes turn into a daily responsibility that feels more like work than joy — especially when strict food rules and constant demands are involved. Recently, a reader sent us a letter about going through this very situation with her daughter-in-law.

My Mom Refused to Leave Me Any Inheritance, So I Turned the Tables on Her

My Mom Refused to Leave Me Any Inheritance, So I Turned the Tables on Her

Money and family don’t always mix well, and when emotions run high, disputes over inheritance can leave lasting scars. Feelings of fairness, loyalty, and betrayal often surface when a will is involved, sometimes changing relationships forever. Recently, one of our readers sent us a letter about facing this very situation and how it completely shifted the dynamic with her mother.

I Stopped Helping My Parents Financially—Their Revenge Was Cruel

I Stopped Helping My Parents Financially—Their Revenge Was Cruel
Family & kids
3 weeks ago

Family relationships are complicated, and sometimes the people we expect to support us the most end up hurting us instead. Today, we bring you a story from Carter, a man who found himself torn between helping his parents financially and protecting his own young family. What seemed like a simple decision turned into an emotional storm that left him questioning everything.

I Refuse to Agree to the Open Marriage My Husband Suddenly Wants, I’m a Wife, Not a Part of a Harem

I Refuse to Agree to the Open Marriage My Husband Suddenly Wants, I’m a Wife, Not a Part of a Harem
Relationships
month ago

This woman had been with her husband for four years, married for one. They had a great life, a strong connection, and a shared vision for a monogamous future. At least, that’s what she thought.Then, her spouse suddenly suggested they try an open relationship, and when she refused, a chain of explosive events followed. Read on and try to keep calm, because this family conflict is something that may make you burst with emotions.

I Refuse to Split My Grandfather’s Legacy — I Was the Only One Who Cared for Him

I Refuse to Split My Grandfather’s Legacy — I Was the Only One Who Cared for Him
Family & kids
month ago

Family dramas often take us by surprise, especially when money, inheritance, and old emotions are involved. Stories of siblings clashing over what they see as “fair” strike a chord, since many secretly fear facing the same struggle one day. It’s no wonder that tales about last wills and shocking reunions often go viral. Recently, Bright Side received a heartfelt letter from a reader caught in just such a situation.

My Friend Wrote a Book and I Refuse to Buy It

My Friend Wrote a Book and I Refuse to Buy It
People
month ago

When Ema self-published her first novel, her best friend was happy for her... at first. But one offhand comment about the book cover started a chain reaction neither of them saw coming. What seemed like a harmless joke turned into radio silence, and then a shocking discovery buried in the pages of Ema’s story.In this letter, a reader shares how a casual friendship rift may have been immortalized in fiction... and how it left her wondering who the real villain was.