As you perhaps know, in his legendary Divine Comedy, Dante described the nine circles that make up hell, but many centuries have passed since then, and now there are already ten circles in hell. And the tenth, the most prestigious and privileged, is intended exclusively for entitled persons. People who, for some reason only known … Read more
When we’re hungry and our tummies are aching for food, we don’t think about the interworking of the kitchen or slaughterhouses. Unfortunately, it becomes an afterthought or we choose not to go there entirely. Sometimes a shocking headline or one person’s nudge, however, prompts us to go into these uncomfortable yet essential waters. So when … Read more
Real life isn’t like the movies—it’s incredibly uncommon for things to line up perfectly for you. In short, if you think that you’re having a streak of good luck or that you’ve struck gold, it’s best to take a deep breath, take a step back, and think about what’s actually going on. However, if someone’s … Read more
Family is, hands down, one of the most important things in life – however, it just so happens that not everybody is fit for such a big role. Take this woman’s father, for instance. Everything went downhill after the divorce, and the OP never had the chance to develop a close relationship with him – … Read more
Everyone can pretty much choose what they care about and how much they care about it. However, someone who consistently does not care about people close to them shouldn’t be surprised when these people stop caring about them as well. Similarly, one might prioritize an easy-going life or certain material things; however, surprisingly, for this … Read more
Recently, a mom’s post shared on the Mumsnet forum caught everyone’s attention and divided opinions. “My partner has an 8-year-old girl from a previous relationship and we’ve just had a baby (currently 3 months),” the mom explained. “Now, I really want to go on holiday just me, my partner and my baby,” she explained. The … Read more
Flying comes with its own set of irritations, one has to go through airports, board a stuffy, loud cylinder then sit for a significant amount of time, while air pressure rises and drops in one’s ears. And that’s before you add in the eternal wildcard, other passengers. One man had a particularly annoying experience with … Read more
Moving in with your partner can be an incredibly exciting time, as it means finally taking your relationship to the next step. But it can also be extremely stressful. Pet peeves suddenly become apparent, and compromises seem to be constantly creeping up. While most couples find a way to work through this rocky period, sometimes … Read more
Do you remember favorite childhood toy? Mine was an orange mouse named Chester and he had massive ears that were perfect for listening to all my stories. Whenever he had to be washed, my mum would tell me he was going on an underwater mission. Now, as a grown up, I realize how that it … Read more
Have you ever lent your broke pal a couple of bucks, but they never paid back, so you had to chase them for a good few weeks? Or perhaps splurged on a takeaway on a Friday night two times in a row, but nobody reimbursed you or treated you to some sushi either? Well, the … Read more