Flying, no matter what size, can be anxiety-inducing for many people. However, plus-size individuals face even more obstacles when traveling, often denying them the opportunity to experience things commonly available to others. One is airplane seating, which this flyer unexpectedly learned after neighboring a plus-size woman on an 8-hour flight. It was soon clear that … Read more
One of the most exciting aspects of going on vacation is having no idea what kinds of memories you’ll make. Will the best part of the trip be the delicious pastries you enjoy every morning for breakfast or the unexpected conversations you have with locals at a dive bar? Only time will tell! Unfortunately, however, … Read more
Shame and embarrassment can be good emotions that keep us in check. But isn’t feeling embarrassed over your own actions enough? Why do we have to suffer the cringe from the antics of others? Clinical Psychologist Marielle Collins, Ph.D., explains that it’s related to empathy. “Our brains are wired to be able to simulate the … Read more
Air travel these days is far from glamorous. In fact, it can be a downright pain in the butt. Beyond getting through airport security, you’re often treated like cattle, despite the ever-increasing air fares. Then there’s the added layer of traveling with strangers, often a little too close for comfort. So, when Reddit user u/penapox … Read more
Putting together a wedding is no mean feat. Beyond the obvious organizational questions, there are the costs, stress and general bombardment of things that need to be done. So some folks, perhaps mistakenly, believe that they can simply use their family when needed. A woman considered receding her offer to allow her cousin to host … Read more
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. But what if the apple doesn’t just fall nowhere near the tree, but does everything to roll in the opposite direction? Because the truth is not all kids want to be mirror images of their parents, and when they grow up, they often want … Read more
Showing a bit of jealousy means that you still care about your partner. However, too much suspicion might find you damaging the very relationship you mean to protect. Having healthy boundaries and maintaining trust is a delicate dance. Internet user HeardOfCats took to the popular Mumsnet forum for advice after a very confusing moment at … Read more
A teacher’s job is priceless in many ways, yet it is highly undervalued in today’s society. According to a 2022 survey, less than one in five teachers would encourage a young person to pursue a career in education. And you don’t have to look far to find the reasons. Low salaries are reason enough: the … Read more
In many households, nannies are more than just hourly workers. Looking after the little ones on both the lego-playing-cartoon-watching-snack-eating days and the temper-tantrum-total-destruction-don’t-want-to-talk days, they become so enmeshed in the family’s day-to-day, it might be difficult for its members to imagine a life without them. Being a part of the family typically also means living … Read more
I was born in 1994, so I’m technically a ’90s kid. I wasn’t into Nirvana, Pearl Jam, or wearing flannel shirts – I was simply too young. But I remember thinking Space Jam was the coolest movie ever and that wearing wide-leg jeans was the epitome of fashion. Now, after my generation grew up, we’re … Read more