Weddings are usually an expensive affair. The bride’s dress, the bridesmaid, the tuxedos, the flowers, not to mention all the food to feed the many guests invited. Lamia Al-Labawi was all glamoured up in her wedding dress, on the verge of getting married to an unnamed groom. In the end, Lamia was left at the...
In a world where societal expectations and gender norms often dictate how women should behave, it’s crucial to assert that women have the right to live unapologetically. Despite progress in gender equality, women are still frequently conditioned to apologize for aspects of their lives that should be celebrated rather than scrutinized. It’s time to challenge...
Suicide is one of those tragic things that few people will truly understand. One teenager who took her life earlier this year left her father feeling devastated. He has made a tribute to his beloved daughter, commemorating her death, as well as her life. He wishes for social media platforms to have stronger protection for...
For generations, we’ve heard the statement “Kids can be cruel”. The reason for this is that they are still learning as they grow, and as a result, they lack the empathy to treat others with kindness and the understanding that bullying causes severe damage. One father and Reddit user is so distraught over the way...
For many, it’s no secret that society can be highly critical—based on looks, skin color, sexual orientation, and even physical ability. However, even in the face of adversity, people still manage to live full and happy lives. One such example is Alex Dacy and her partner, Noah. Sharing an Invaluable Story Alex Dacy was born...
Have you ever considered why we would suggest dating an older woman? In 1745, the illustrious Benjamin Franklin penned a letter to his friend Cadwallader Colden. In this letter, he offered peculiar advice to control “violent natural inclinations,” which may sound somewhat unsettling. While we can’t be sure of Colden’s proclivities, Franklin suggested marriage as...
Two years ago Wanda Palmer was attacked and the damage done left her in a coma. The odds were against her, but despite the doctors’ predictions, Wanda woke up. She was conscious enough to name her attacker – her own brother. She was left for dead and ended up in a coma Wanda was beaten...
Imagine enduring the trials of the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement, only to witness the historic moment of the first African-American president of the USA, President Obama, sending you a signed commendation in 2010! This marriage saw it all. Meet the extraordinary couple, Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher, who etched their...
Relationships are always somewhat complicated— but when they involve an interracial couple, especially one in America in the 1960s, they’re even more complicated. When actress Leslie Uggams married Australian Grahame Pratt, they regularly received hate letters condemning their relationship. 55 years later, they’re still together. Interracial Couple Received Hate Letters For Their Marriage Still Together...
We often forget the incredible blessing it is to have a sister. A bond so strong and special words often fail to describe it. Your older sibling has been around since the day you were born. Older siblings, especially sisters, are often our role models, best friends, confidants, and teachers. You and your older sister...
You can never truly understand or know the person beside you. This time around, a woman had to reach the wedding venue before she saw a nasty side of her supposed new bride. The circumstances are horrible as it is, without the added humiliation of the timing of the events. However, in the end, the...
Marriage is a partnership based on love, companionship, and shared experiences. However, not all marriages see the same level of satisfaction and fulfillment. Recent research has shed light on an intriguing factor influencing marital satisfaction: social anhedonia. This refers to a disinterest in interactions and poor relationship functioning and includes a reduced need for social...
