It certainly seems like most people have an opinion about being a good parent. However, no matter how many folks you listen to for advice and books you read, nothing quite prepares you for the reality of raising kids. It’s both a blessing and a challenge… with a ton of (un)intentional comedy thrown in. Today, … Read more
“Better late than never.” This often-used expression may apply to arriving at 10 a.m. for a 9:30 meeting or taking up Brazilian jiu-jitsu at 48 years old. It’s also for those valuable lessons we learn through experience and, sometimes, through life’s difficult moments. Today, we’re discussing the latter by revisiting an old Quora thread titled … Read more
Having someone you love break your heart and your trust is something that is difficult—if at all possible—to recover from; arguably even more so when it involves infidelity. For this redditor, it was not only her husband’s unfaithfulness that seemingly ended their relationship. It was him moving his affair child into the family home that … Read more
From McDonald’s golden arches to KFC’s colonel, chain restaurants operate all around the world. However, there are still plenty of things we don’t know about them—every business wants to get ahead of the competition, and to do so, they might try practices they want to keep on the down-low. To gain a better understanding of … Read more
Nobody has all the answers. Not even Wikipedia. So, generally speaking, we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves if our lack of understanding of the universe takes center stage. In fact, acknowledging the limits of your mind instead of giving into your insecurity to always appear smart is a sign of intelligence. To show you … Read more
Working in food service is no easy feat. From entitled customers and their irrational preferences to horrible bosses conjuring up problems when there are none, restaurant and bar workers have seen it all. It’s just a part of the job. But while we, the customers, don’t really get to see what happens on the other … Read more
Some people think that boundaries should only apply to strangers or colleagues. That’s not quite right. They’re also invaluable for keeping your relationships with your family and friends healthy. Even though your family probably means a lot to you and you should help them out, it doesn’t automatically mean you should sacrifice all of your … Read more
Imagine you’re a master in the kitchen—we’re talking flipping steaks and tossing veggies with the kind of flair that would make Gordon Ramsay nod in approval—but instead of applause from the whole family, your wife is your biggest critic. Today’s Original Poster (OP) usually does the cooking at his home, but after years of relentless … Read more
The internet is a public place, which means (consider this a friendly PSA!) anything you post online could be met with a comment that outshines it and takes all the glory. Chances are, it might even find its way to the Facebook page ‘Epic Top Comments 2.0,’ where the funniest, sharpest, and wittiest replies get … Read more
Everyone loves parties because it’s a great way for people to come together, socialize, and relax. Children’s functions require a little more effort because parents need to plan everything well and make sure all the kids have fun. This can be difficult, especially if there are special events or return gifts involved. One mom had … Read more