Whenever my wife and I happen to host any extended family gathering, we regularly disagree, because ‘to host’ in my understanding means to chip in for pizza and some booze, and my wife, in one of her past lives, was definitely the court master of ceremonies of one of the French kings. With everything that … Read more
If you had a choice and money was no constraint, would you choose to live in a city, a small town, or the countryside? All have pros and cons, but in the last century, cities have been growing at an unprecedented pace. The UN projects that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban … Read more
Polyamory is all the hype right now. Three people, open communication, equal partnership, everyone is in the loop, and nobody gets hurt. It sounds progressive and modern, and honestly, good for anyone who makes it work. There is a whole community built around the idea that love does not have to be a finite resource … Read more
The purpose of marriage is companionship, mutual help and comfort. Your spouse in theory should be your best friend who will always support you or tell you the truth when you are doing the wrong thing. They will be with you and rejoice with you when you are successful and will help to drag you … Read more
Let’s be honest—with rare exceptions, a wedding is destined to be one of the happiest days of our lives. Later (perhaps), there will be marital quarrels and various life hardships, infidelities, and loans; but here and now, at the altar, we’re just happy and full of hope. On top of that, we want to share … Read more
Life is short, and we never really know how or when our own will end. There are certain things that are obviously dangerous, or even fatal, like playing with a loaded gun, crossing the street without checking first, or running on slippery, wet tiles. But there are others that some of us do without giving … Read more
Many of us Pandas know who our real friends are… or at least we think we do! The folks we think are our closest allies and who deserve lots of space compartment in our hearts and minds might not think the same way about us. In fact, we might wholeheartedly believe that we’re in our … Read more
Certain folks are so concerned with appearing to live a luxurious life that they’ll go to any lengths to maintain their image. Unfortunately, this can lead to many problems, especially if they try to borrow money from unsuspecting friends and relatives. This is exactly what happened when a wealthy couple decided to beg their family … Read more
Being rich and famous comes at a price. Once you choose stardom, it’s almost a given that you can say goodbye to the kind of normalcy or privacy you once might have enjoyed. Your relationships, finances, successes, and failures are thrust into the spotlight for all the world to see. But sometimes, that light suddenly … Read more
Sometimes we do not know what we do not know, and we have to learn it the hard way. For example, if a person doesn’t add water to the pot when they’re boiling pasta, chances are, it will burn. So, in an attempt to figure out what (vital) skills people grow up without, Reddit user … Read more