Written by My Japanese fiancée hasn’t spoken much with her father since he objected to our wedding, which was a few years ago, and she hasn’t said much to me about it either. The topic lingers between us, unspoken. And to be honest, I’ve noticed a deeper quietness in general since then. A friend once told me […]
We’ve talked about getting married for a few years now and we both felt ready to commit to each other, assuming everyone would be happy for us. Now, we’re just hoping her parents will come to accept or at least tolerate our relationship. My fiancée loves her parents deeply and it’s been painful to see […]
This white SUV cuts me off like it’s in Fast & Furious 🚗💨 and apparently I’m not even special, he’s doing it to everyone. And the cherry on top? His license plate frame says “Be Happy.” Like, oh okay, thanks for the life advice while you’re out here driving like a menace. Super calming. Totally […]
A couple of weeks ago, I went to a fancy steakhouse with a couple of friends. One of them thought it was odd that I chose to dine there, given that I always order my steak medium well. He believes it’s a waste of money to enjoy a quality steak cooked that way. But I […]
I regret not going after the things that truly mattered to me. Sure, I’ve done some of the “right” things, I graduated college and build a stable career. On paper, it looks fine. But deep down, I didn’t pursue the goals that meant the most. I didn’t give it my all. I procrastinated, held back […]
It’s not the disrespect. Not the selfishness, mood swings, or the money. Not the “I’ve done so much already.” Not even someone being smarter or richer than you. It’s not about what you didn’t accomplish, Or that last family trip to Paris you never took. It’s not about trying to please everyone, It’s about realizing we can adapt, […]
In some cultures, people may perceive certain individuals as exceptionally kind because they are surprised by acts of generosity such as being offered abundant food or receiving help without payment. While some may go above and beyond what others typically would, the reality is that no one can endlessly give away food or offer constant […]
Do you think yelling, screaming and cussing at someone who’s not performing well at a job is an effective way to motivate them? Would it actually push them to work harder or just make them more frustrated? If someone is already struggling, not by choice, how would being yelled at help the situation? Favorite0
Does anyone else find it frustrating when the construction next door is already loud enough and then they add to it by blasting music? I’m sure they’re not doing it intentionally, but they probably don’t realize how much more disruptive it is when you combine the two. Favorite1
Back in high school, I really struggled with school, I hated studying and didn’t do well. My sister was super focused and always on top of things. She used to buy me little rewards when I got good grades and honestly, it helped. I ended up graduating. Now my niece is in college and hitting […]