Christopher Thomas broke into Samantha Stites’ home in the early morning hours of October 7, 2022. He jumped on top of her in bed and choked her, then forced handcuffs onto her wrists, bound her feet, and shoved a ball gag into her mouth before wrapping duct tape around her head. Thomas blindfolded her and...

Tanya and Ashley Marum, a married couple from Leeds, began exploring swinging soon after their 2019 wedding. Tanya, who identifies as bisexual, and Ashley both sought new experiences that would strengthen their bond. Their interest in non-traditional relationships eventually brought them onto the Channel 4 program Open House: The Great Sex Experiment. What started as...

Infidelity is complicated and it’s honestly everywhere. No matter what country you look at, cheating is part of human life. But some places really stand out, with way higher numbers than others. Culture and opportunities matter a lot, so do traditions and silence. You may be surprised at the top countries with the highest infidelity...

Grief can bring on experiences that people often interpret as signs from loved ones who have passed. You catch your grandmother’s perfume drifting through an empty house. Your father’s presence seems to fill his garage while you’re sorting through his tools. You spin around expecting to see your spouse because you’re certain someone just walked into the room. The pain of...

Relationships shape how people view love, respect, and trust. Some women, for reasons not always easy to explain, stay in the memory long after the relationship ends. It is not because of how they look, but because of the emotional weight they bring into a connection. Research shows that women who leave lasting impressions often...

Parents will often do just about anything to prove their love to their kids. For Eric Conklin, a dad from New York, that “anything” meant sitting down in a tattoo chair. As a result, he ended up getting a matching scar tattoo that looks just like the one his son Bennet has across his chest....

Hailey Bieber’s single emoji response to her husband’s Instagram post sent thousands of followers into analysis mode. When Justin Bieber shared two shirtless mirror selfies captioned “thirstrap fa u h*es” on August 25, 2025, the model replied with rolling eyes. That simple reaction divided fans into opposing camps within hours, with some taking the eye-roll...

Understanding the connection between sleep position and relationships can be surprisingly insightful. The way couples sleep together often reflects comfort levels, emotional closeness, and even communication habits. While not every position has deep meaning, patterns can show up over time. Some positions reflect intimacy and trust, while others reveal independence or even hidden tension. None...

Emotional maturity is not something that automatically comes with age. Some men grow older without truly growing up inside, and it shows in their daily behavior. When a man has not matured emotionally, he often acts in ways that seem normal to him but frustrating to others. These patterns can create stress in relationships, workplaces,...

Don’t compare your romantic relationship with someone else’s. No relationship is the same, and you never know what’s truly happening behind closed doors. Unless you’re a therapist. Although couples have their own dynamics and expressions of love, therapists have noticed common themes in happy relationships that toxic ones lack. Unlike in rom-coms, these factors don’t...

Families are meant to be a source of comfort, but not every family feels safe and supportive. If you’ve ever left a family gathering questioning whether you are the problem, you’re not alone in this experience. According to family therapy experts, toxic family members often shift blame onto the healthiest ones in the group, leaving...

Families hold different views about whether you should kiss your child on the lips. Some parents see kissing their kids on the lips as normal affection that builds close bonds. Others worry about setting proper boundaries and spreading illness. In the past, celebrity social media posts have caused heated public discussions about these family practices....