"They either ‘forget’ their wallets, claim they’ll Venmo me later (spoiler: they never do), or outright assume I’ll take care of it."

At the end of the day, we're simply human, so we ought to take a break from the daily grind. Take a break and indulge in a pint of chocolate ice cream, a good book, or a stroll across the countryside under the blazing sun. That being said, while browsing Reddit, I came across a post that caught my eye. In the piece, the question ‘What are you embarrassed to admit you like?’ is asked. As soon as I logged in to the story and began reading the various comments, I knew I had to share at least some…

Life is made more charming by the insignificant events within it. Perhaps the children dancing on the playground, the elderly woman beaming across the street, or the birds chirping to the rising sun are what really make it special. While browsing Reddit, I came across a post that caught my eye. The question in the piece is, 'What's a useless talent you have that's surprisingly impressive to others?'. I was at first skeptical, but after reading several comments, I was hooked and felt compelled t…

So true

"If you are young, 'you fell over'. If you are old, 'you had a fall'.”

Your first focus should always be your family. Having said that, who do you rank higher on your list of priorities—your spouse or your kids? The daughter of the original poster (OP) is stubborn. At the youthful age of 18, OP's daughter married her high school sweetheart. The two of them had two children together. Sadly, the daughter's first marriage ended, and she moved on to remarry a few years later. Instead of living in the now and appreciating each moment, OP's daughter is obsessed with sta…

Without those brief, ephemeral moments of happiness, how can you get through the daily grind? We need something to look forward to. Anything could work, that includes a movie, dinner, vacation, or even a date. The options are unlimited. However, it's important to remember that you can treat yourself from time to time, the world will continue to turn, and your responsibilities will wait for you until after you're done. Nevertheless, while browsing Reddit, I stumbled upon a fascinating post that…

Life is full of unexpected events, some pleasant, some terrible, but always fascinating. People often feel that their regrets stem more from the actions they never dared to take than from the things they never dared to explore. But would you listen to the pearls of wisdom that more experienced and wiser individuals have to share? Or do you think that learning comes from experience? While browsing on Reddit I came across a fascinating post that caught my attention. The question that the piece as…

Having an education is a wonderful luxury. But what would you do if your own parents stole the money intended for your education, thereby depriving you of the chance for a prosperous future? Would you fight to secure what is rightfully yours and go to any extent necessary, or would you quietly accept the circumstance out of fear of upsetting the family dynamic? The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) got a sizable donation from her great-aunt to assi…

A college degree is considered somewhat of a luxury. Having stated that how far would you go to guarantee that your education is of the highest caliber? The individuals you love the most, will you let them go? An update to a long-since-posted piece can be found below. The original poster (OP) goes into great detail on how her parents broke her trust and deliberately destroyed her future. In order to cover expenses for her older brother's wedding, OP's parents had completely depleted her college…

Life has unspoken rules that sometimes need to be followed. You should expect the hits to keep coming if you violate any of these guidelines, for any reason. I was looking around Reddit when I came across an intriguing post that piqued my interest and prompted me to read further. The post asks, ‘What is something considered ‘polite’ but makes absolutely no sense and helps no one?’. Many irate Redditors who are just trying to live their lives uninterrupted have posted a plethora of comments on t…

It is crucial to cherish the small, ephemeral, and meaningful moments in life that bring us comfort and enable us to face the day at hand. Some individuals find meaning in the scent of the freshly mowed lawn on the way to the bus stop, the melody of a bird tweeting to the rising light, or the sound of a young toddler singing along to Baby Shark. Having said that, while browsing Reddit, I stumbled upon a positive post that posed the question, 'What's a small, everyday pleasure that never fails t…

Oh the places they went!

Everyone has a secret or two they try to hide. It could be a small, harmless secret that most people would overlook, or it could be a major secret that has the ability to fundamentally change someone's life and perspective. That being said, while browsing Reddit, I stumbled onto a post that sparked my curiosity. The question is: 'What secret are you currently hiding from someone that you're willing to share on Reddit?'. There's no doubt about it: none of the comments, despite their mixed bag of…

Among the most important things to remember are the rules of airplane etiquette. We can't decide if the limited space, the attentive flight attendants, or the restless passengers are to blame. One thing is certain, though: you should never, ever attempt to secure an upgrade at someone else's expense. The story below is an account of a frustrated traveler. The original poster (OP) had bought a ticket from New York to Hawaii. He made sure, well in advance of the holiday, that he would have a seat…

There are small routines and habits you have that you practice throughout your life to facilitate daily tasks. I myself never begin my day with anything other than a steaming cup of coffee and five minutes of total stillness—no emails, no social media, and no phones. Having said that, I was captivated by the want to read through every comment after coming across a fascinating post on Reddit. Which cheat codes exist in real life? was the question posed in the article. After reading the post and…