Many children receive food, shelter, and clothing, but miss something essential. Love and care create the safety they need to develop confidence. Without them, lasting effects shape how people relate to others and view themselves throughout their lives. Unloved children, though outwardly cared for, may carry hidden emotional wounds into adulthood. These quiet patterns often carry on for decades,...

Being a middle child has long carried a reputation for being the forgotten or overlooked sibling. Pop culture jokes often paint middle children as rebels or invisible figures stuck between the high expectations placed on firstborns and the affection showered on youngest siblings. However, psychologists and family behavior researchers have uncovered something quite different. Middle...

In recent months, a term coined at Stanford University has captured headlines worldwide: mankeeping. It refers to the emotional labour that many heterosexual women end up shouldering in romantic relationships. This includes acting as their partner’s informal therapist, social coordinator and emotional manager. On top of regular household or mental tasks. The strain is invisible,...

Recent surveys have revealed a striking finding: husbands stress women more than children do. One poll conducted by Today, involving over 7,000 mothers, found that nearly half of respondents said their husbands caused greater stress than their kids, and gave their overall stress level an average rating of 8.5 out of 10. This article delves...

Sex is often considered an important part of human relationships and overall health. When a person stops having sex for an extended period, various physical, emotional, and psychological changes can take place. While some effects may be negative, others could be positive depending on individual circumstances. Here is an in-depth look at 10 things that...

Meet Dutch, who was recently taken under the wing of Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dog rescue based in Massachusetts. This dog was abandoned by his previous family and is now in need of a new home. The Rescue doesn’t have brick-and-mortar shelter. Instead they rely on foster homes to host the strays, which provides...

Dry begging. You may not recognize the term, but you’ve almost certainly experienced it. Maybe your partner has muttered, “Must be nice to have help with the laundry,” or you’ve found yourself saying, “Guess I’ll just do it myself.” These seemingly minor remarks can signal an underlying behavior that can affect your relationship. But what...

You know that feeling when you’re sitting together watching TV and nobody needs to fill the quiet space? That’s not the same as when you’re both staring at your phones because talking feels too risky. Some couples can spend entire evenings in comfortable silence and feel more connected than ever. Others live in the same...

Preparing for the end of life is an emotional and often difficult journey, especially when it involves a beloved parent. Facing this reality can be overwhelming, but recognizing the subtle signs that indicate your parent may be entering the final stages of life can bring much-needed clarity and peace of mind. Understanding these signs helps...

Romantic experiences leave a deep mark on a person’s emotions, mindset, and even behavior. While people often keep their relationship histories private, there are sometimes subtle clues that reflect what someone has been through. These are not guaranteed indicators, but they can offer thoughtful insight into how past relationships may be influencing someone in the...

This fictional divorce story was inspired by stories from around the web. Any similarities between this story and actual people are purely coincidental. Isn’t it curious how two people can live in the same home, share the same life, and yet experience completely different versions of reality? That’s how it was for Kirsten and Michael....

Terri Irwin has always been admired for her strength and grace in the face of profound loss. Since losing her husband, the legendary Steve Irwin, in 2006, she’s dedicated herself to preserving his legacy while navigating life as a widow. Terri’s reflections on her life after Steve offer not only a look into her personal...