20 Signs You Were Raised Right
Not every childhood came with white picket fences or storybook moments—but being “raised right” isn’t about perfection or privilege. It’s about values, character, and the …
April Callaghan
18 Typical Ways a Narcissist Acts When Things Don’t Go Their Way and Behaviors They Always Fall Back On
When things don’t go according to plan, some people seem to morph into a whole new persona. In the unpredictable world of narcissistic behavior, even …
17 Life Choices That Feel Right in the Moment But Often Come Back to Bite You Hard
Some of the worst decisions you’ll ever make… will feel so right when you’re making them. You’ll tell yourself, “YOLO.” You’ll justify it with, “It’s …
39 Unmistakable Signs You’ve Truly Chosen the Right Person to Share a Life With
When it comes to love, it’s easy to think that grand gestures and movie-like romance are the only indicators of a successful relationship. But often, …
20 Phrases Deeply Unhappy People Use on a Regular Basis
People don’t always come out and say they’re unhappy. Most of the time, you see it in their eyes, hear it in what they don’t …
The Breakup Survival Guide: 18 Ways to Survive It and Come Out Stronger
Breakups suck. Even if you’re the one who ended it. Even if it “wasn’t that serious.” Even if everyone says you’ll be fine. Heartache isn’t …
32 Clear Signs You’re Experiencing Trauma After a Toxic Relationship
You may have left the relationship—but the relationship hasn’t left you. Toxic love leaves wounds you can’t always see: emotional flashbacks, self-doubt, and triggers that …
19 Habits Men Should Never Bring Into Marriage
Marriage doesn’t magically fix bad behavior. If anything, it magnifies it. So if a man is dragging certain habits into a relationship and expecting to …
34 Unbelievably Outrageous Things That Passed as Normal in the 40s and 50s
We’re about to take a wild ride back to the 40s and 50s—a time when people thought it was totally kosher to smoke in hospitals …
Unraveling the Shorter Fuse: 18 Reasons Why Patience Might Wane With Age
Once upon a time, you might’ve smiled through the chaos, let the small stuff slide, and listened politely while someone told you how to live …