family

We complain about our families a lot - from the trope of the dreaded mother-in-law to sibling rivalry. Some of these relationships are as bad or worse than the stereotypes, but a lot of the time we're just so lucky to be around these people who love us unconditionally. We're even more grateful for all the hilarity that our funny families provide us with for free. 

Winter is coming and we all know what that means...seasonal depression! We're gonna need all the warmth we can get, and one easy way to absorb those much needed good vibes is through wholesome images and stories about people being compassionate to others. We've got just the batch of feel-good content to warm you up inside as the days grow darker. If you're in the mood for even more wholesome goodness, we're one step ahead of you.

The world, especially this year, is an absolute garbage fire of failure and pain. Between the election and the pandemic, we're barely surviving this hell. To make it all a bit more palatable, or at least to distract you, we've put together this healthy gallery of pleasant memes and tweets. We may not be able to pull a coronavirus vaccine out of our sleeves, but at least we can smile a bit while we wait.

We love little tidbits about family life because everyone's experiences are so different but also pretty relatable. We've got a bunch of fun tweets about the woes of parenting, weird texts from parents, and memes about silly dad quirks, like when they stand in the middle of the living room watching a movie and refuse to sit down because they haven't fully committed yet. What's up with that? If you enjoy these hilarious slices of family life, you should really check out @neatdad and @radmom on Instagram for more fam content. 

Every romantic relationship is put to the test when conflict inevitably arises. There's nothing inherently wrong with conflict—but the relationship can quickly fall apart if healthy communication, trust, and boundaries are lacking. One redditor asked couples counselors to share their experiences with toxic relationships that were beyond help. We've collected some of the most interesting responses from both therapists and former patients who talk about all the common red flags that point to a relationship's failure. 

There's no getting around it: the world is going through it. From protests around the USA to the coronavirus pandemic, things are looking and feeling bleak as hell. While these memes and posts won't solve any of the problems plaguing the globe, they do have the potential to improve your mood and remind you that there is still some good in the world. And that counts for something.

Christmas day is finally here! We know a lot of you are probably trying to hide from your annoying relatives for a few minutes, so grab some eggnog and let these Christmas memes entertain you for a few minutes!

Merry Christmas from us here at Memebase to you and yours!

Nothing says "Christmas" like a prank that's been in the works for over a year. Especially when it's pulled on one's father. Londoner Judy Brown experienced the true spirit of Christmas yesterday when her hard work and prank strategizing paid off. The tale is absolutely glorious.

We're not crying, you're crying! These wholesome moments and tearjerking posts might restore your faith in humanity. Let's face it, the world needs a little more happiness and humanity these days.

Well, hopefully your kids will appreciate all that you do for them when they're older? Yeah, let's go with that. In the mean time, please enjoy these parenting tweets, because we appreciate you. And while you're at it, have some parenting memes!

Twitter user Maya Kosoff asked her followers to share the strangest family Thanksgiving recipes they were forced to consume growing up. 

Spoiler: most of them are just downright disgusting. That is, unless you like jello, cool whip, seafood, and mayo all in one dish- in which case, please get back in your time machine and go back to the 1950s immediately because we don't need that sh*t anymore. Barf.

Covid-19 has probably changed the lives of most people in the United States at this point. With cases going up every day, the CDC - and most government officials - have been urging citizens to opt out of large family Thanksgivings and stick to celebrating with the people we already live with. While it's pretty clear that having a big family get-together, some people have been very vocal about how they're not about to let fear win. And according to airline records, millions of Americans have decided to travel against the CDC's advice. There are, however, many meme makers and Twitter users who are actually celebrating the opportunity to skip the often obligatory holiday for once. The ability to mute ones more annoying relatives on Zoom makes it all sound worthwhile. To celebrate this century's bleakest Thanksgiving, we've put together this gallery of memes and tweets that truly, well, say it all. And while we're enjoying laughing about the madness, we truly do wish you a happy Thanksgiving. Stay healthy, y'all. 

This year (more than ever) it feels like we're struggling to find a smidgen of good news in a fiery garbage pit of tragedy. Every once in a while we get lucky, and today is one of those days. Over a year ago, Tumblr user gallusrostromegalus shared an incredibly wholesome (and incomplete) list of animals their grandfather brought home to their grandma during their 67 year marriage. The list is comprehensive, funny, and reminds us that kindness does exist in the world. 

It's also not the first time that gallustromegalus has gone viral for animal-related content. The hilarious antics of their parents dog, Arwen, caught the attention of many media outlets such as Buzzfeed. They're currently working on a book of family lore, but if you enjoyed this thread (and maybe the one about Arwen), consider donating to their Patreon. You'll receive more heartwarming content, and will be supporting a disabled writer who depends on their creativity to pay the bills.