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Older Adults Are Revealing The "Lies" About Aging That No One Talks About, And It's Shocking
"I turned 50 this year and still feel like I need an older adult to help me navigate life as it happens."
What Are Some Wildly Out-Of-Date Things Your Parents Refuse To Let Go Of?
Sure, it may be quicker to use Google Maps, but it's wayyy more fun to print out MapQuest directions.
"I'm 63 Years Old And So Lonely" — Older People Are Sharing The Realities Of Being A "Senior" In Today's Society, And It's Something Everyone Should Read
"My kids and grandkids stay in touch and try to keep me from being lonely. But in reality, when they go home, I am still alone in an empty house that is filled with memories and love."
Hugh Grant Finally Revealed The Unique Names Of His 2 Youngest Daughters As He Recalled Coming Up With Them In A “Panic”
“I was in a bit of a panic with my wife on the day we named her...”
According To Longevity Experts, This Is The Breakfast You Should Be Eating For A Long Life
Starting your morning by adding years to your life? Not too shabby of a way to start the day.
18 Real-Life Accounts Of "Cryptic Pregnancies" That Aren't Even Close To What You'd Expect
"She was 37 weeks pregnant. I had seen her the day before her appointment and you would absolutely never have known by looking at her. She gave birth 10 days after finding out."
47 Toys To Buy Now Before They Sell Out During The Holidays
The 2024 Lego Star Wars advent calendar is selling faster than the Millennium Falcon can do the Kessel Run.
Barack Obama Opened Up About The "Inappropriate" Sexual Advances He Received While President And — Cough, Cough — Married To Michelle Obama
The former commander in chief has spilled on “women grabbing my butt" and what kept him grounded during his, at times, fanatical two terms in the White House.
A Groom Got This "Rude" Text From His Mom 2 Days Before His Wedding, And A Heated Debate Has Erupted
"I don't even know who they are."
“It’s Absolute Agony”: Sophie Turner Opened Up About The Realities Of Coparenting And Being Away From Her Kids When They’re With Joe Jonas
Sophie previously said that moving back to England after her split from Joe drastically improved her mental health.
"It Got So Out Of Control": Keke Palmer Opened Up About Where She Stands With Darius Jackson After Abuse Allegations
"Having a baby was a big stressor."
Divorced Men Revealed The "Hard Realities" Of Marriage That No One Talks About, And It's Shocking
"Lack of intimacy can kill a relationship. The red flags you see before marriage won't turn green just because you walk down the aisle."
People Are Predicting The Once-Popular American Traditions That Will Disappear In The Coming Decades, And Good Riddance To Some Of These
"I think it was already dying out when I was a kid. Now I barely see it..."
Older Adults Are Sharing The Little Life Moments They Didn't Realize They'd Never Experience Again, And It's Making Me Reconsider Everything
"The feeling that time is unlimited. You reach a certain age, and you realize that though you don't know what's left, a lot of the sand in the hourglass must be gone."
Here Are 11 Male Celebs Who've Been Publicly Outspoken About The Reasons Why They're Child-Free
"I don’t think I’m personally ready, nor will I ever be, to invest the time [needed] to be a great parent."
The Internet Is Obsessed With This Story Of An Elementary School Naming Their Building After Their Janitor
"unironically we should be granting these honors to people in our community more often."
Parents, Tell Us The Worst Advice You've Gotten From People Who Aren't Parents
We know you've probably gotten some terrible advice.
This Woman Wants A Divorce After Her Husband Secretly Changed Their Newborn's Birth Name Behind Her Back
"I found out my husband didn't actually register the name we had both discussed and agreed on. The name registered on the birth certificate is the last name of his boss, who is also a woman."
People Are Sharing The Silliest Things They Actually Believed As Kids, And I'm Having A Full-Blown Giggle Fit While Reading Them
"I thought that actual greenhouses caused greenhouse gases. I couldn’t figure out why they didn’t just outlaw them if they were such a problem."
"It Would Really Hurt Him If He Knew Our Son Thought This Way": 16 Parents Shared Things Their Kids Confessed To Them That They Wouldn't Dare Tell The Other Parent
"I wouldn't ever drop this on him, not even in a moment of pettiness."
Gisele Bündchen Is Pregnant With Her Third Child
People and TMZ both reported that a source close to the model confirmed the news to them.
Michelle Obama Is Going Viral For Calling Out All Men — Here's What She Said And Why It's So Important
"To the men who love us...I am asking you from the core of my being to take our lives seriously. Do not put our hands in the lives of politicians — mostly men — who have no clue or do not care about what we as women are going through."
Divorcés, We Want To Know Why Your Marriage Lasted One Year Or Less
Share your marriage and divorce stories with us!
International Parents, Tell Me What You've Noticed About Children And Parenting Abroad
It's so fascinating but never, ever talked about.
Children Of Immigrants, Tell Us The Most Important Issues On Your Mind This Election
Immigration has been one of the most pressing issues during this election season.
What Is Your Go-To Form Of Self-Care When You’re Stressed, Anxious, Or Nervous About Something?
We all have that one thing (good or bad) that we turn to.
After Previously Saying She’d “Prefer They Do Something Else,” Angelina Jolie Explained Why She Loves That Her Kids Are Working In Hollywood
“I love living this life with them and watching them just do and be all the things that they are — uniquely different people.”
19 People Who Have Watched Their Loved Ones Completely Change Their Political Beliefs (For Better Or Worse)
"He's been a lifelong Republican and is voting Harris-Walz."
"I Have A Love/Hate Relationship With This Request" — Moms Are Having Conflicting Feelings After This Woman's Kid Got Invited To A No Gift Birthday Party
"Do not bring a gift. I am a parent who sends no-gift invitations, and I meant exactly what I said."
35 Cool Gift Ideas For Kids That Santa May Want To Start Perusing *Now*
Check out these trendy toys before they sell out.
I Wish I’d Had A "Late-Term Abortion" Instead Of Having My Daughter
"It would have been a kindness... and perhaps I could have been spared as well."
This Is The Most Unexpected Sign Someone Is Having Suicidal Thoughts
Asking someone if they have a plan to die isn't going to encourage them — it might help them get help instead.
21 TikTok-Approved Kitchen Products Parents Swear By
Say goodbye to paper towels and hello to Swedish dish cloths.
"When I Got A Text Meant For Someone Else": Divorced People Over The Age Of 50 Are Sharing The Exact Moment They Knew Their Marriage Was Ending
"I was drinking several drinks each afternoon after work so I could tolerate being around him when he got home."
66 Halloween Costumes That Already Won Halloween, And It Literally Hasn't Even Happened Yet
If you need some last-minute Halloween costume ideas then I've got you covered.
"It's A Hill I'll Die On": People Are Sharing The Normalized Traditions Among Women They Want To See Changed Once And For All
"The whole wedding thing. Getting married should not be such a big accomplishment for a woman..."
33 Heartbreaking Times People Suddenly Realized That Something Was Very, Very Wrong With Their Family
"[My mom] wrote an essay I found after her death, outlining how I was responsible for her and her son's terrible life."
People Are Revealing The "Dead Giveaway" Signs That Someone Is A LOT Smarter Than They Let On
"You're making a point while throwing a negative filter over it — it's a bit like writing on a mirror with rotated handwriting."
Be honest, how do you REALLY feel about child-free weddings?
Children make or break a wedding, depending on who you ask.
17 Divorced People Revealed Why They Regret Ending Their Marriage Years Later
"I married when I was 17, and my ex was 19. Seven years and two kids later, I decided I wanted to be free and live single. I hurt myself, my children, and my family, but most of all, my husband — he didn't deserve what I did to him. I will never forgive myself."
"I Suffered For Three Decades": People Are Revealing The Everyday Things They Thought Were Normal To Experience Until They Found Out The Brutal Truth
"It blew my mind when I realized that wasn't common."
29 Things That’ll Keep Your Kid Occupied On The Weekends
Whether your little one prefers sports, art, or even puzzles — don't worry, we've got you covered.
I'm A First-Generation Indian American Woman. I Married Into A Family Of Trump Supporters.
"I debated whether to publish this piece. I feared these words would create even more of a rift between my in-laws and me."
Donald Trump Uses One Word To Appeal To Female Voters. Here's Why It Should Scare You.
"It's one that sets off alarm bells for me as a former member of the evangelical church."
"I Knew It On Our Wedding Night": Married Couples Who Have Called It Quits Are Sharing The Moment They Knew Divorce Was The Only Option
"This was the beginning of when I resolved to leave him. The moment is etched in my memory."
I Told My Trump-Supporting Mom I'm Having A Biracial Baby. Here's What Happened.
When I asked her exactly what the issue was, she simply replied, “We just didn’t do that in my day.”
26 Parenting Practices From Around The World That Would Blow Your Tiny American Mind
"It’s not uncommon to leave a baby in the car (running), especially if they’re sleeping. I got weird looks when I told my Japanese friends it’s difficult to just run into the store real quick with my son. They asked why he didn’t just stay in the car."
These 15 "Figure It Out" Photos Are Guaranteed To Give Your Brain The Workout It Needs
My mind has been challenged.
People Lying About Who They're Voting For In The 2024 Election Are Sharing Their Reasons Why, And It's A Very Layered Issue
This election cycle is so heated, some people are secretly voting for the candidate their spouse or family is vocally against.
20 Of The Most Effective Parenting And Home Habits That Were So Good, People Passed Them On From Their Own Parents
"Growing up, I was so upset that my parents weren't the 'cool' parents... I'm now thankful I had boundaries."
This Parent Refuses To Attend Their Family's "No Kids” Gatherings, And The Internet Is Outraged About It
"I'm the only one in my family with kids..."
25 Products From Target To Help Expedite Getting Your Kiddos Out The Door For School
It doesn't matter when their school day starts — getting out the door is a marathon.
Parents Are Sharing The Children's Movies That Are Almost Too Painful To Re-Watch, And IDK How We Watched Any Of These As Kids
"That scene gave me nightmares as a kid. I literally haven't watched it since that first time, and I will never show it to my kids."
The Internet Has So Many Opinions On This Simple Phone Call From A Bakery Ruining This Couple's Gender Reveal
"Imagine paying $$, walking into a bakery with a sealed envelope from a doctor, curating a whole special, intimate moment with you & your partner... just to have some random careless woman ruin it with a single voicemail."
20 Boredom-Busting Target Products Your Babysitter Will Be So Grateful You Bought
Your sitter will be so grateful, they might even come back again.
People Who Once Were Poor Are Sharing Things That You Can't Possibly Understand Unless You've Experienced Poverty
"I grew up poor while my partner grew up upper-middle class. We have managed to carve out a pretty comfortable life, but I still have panic attacks about this."
A Guidance Counselor Told Damon Wayans He'd "End Up Dead Or In Jail," So He Thanked The One Teacher Who Saw Potential In Him
"He was the only one who said I have a gift."
Richard E. Grant Has Revealed That A-List Actors Treated His Daughter “Appallingly” When She Worked As A Runner On Movie Sets
Richard said that the “household names” would suddenly start being nice to Olivia after they learned who her father was — which only angered him more.
Teachers Are Sharing 23 Things All Parents Should Teach Their Kids Before They Send Them Off To School, And It's So Important
"Babies stop being babies quickly. Enjoy it while it lasts, then embrace your child's new abilities."
21 Infuriating Screenshots Of Toxic Parents Who Are Still Trying To Control Their Adult Children
Trying to force your 20-year-old to get off birth control is wild.
"Exhaustion Was The Only Symptom": 15 Terrifying Times People Almost Didn't Seek Medical Care, But Only Survived Because They Did
"I had no symptoms other than exhaustion, yet I was hours away from dying."
Parents Who Are Millennials Or Gen Z, I Want To Know Everything You Think Parents In Your Generation Are Doing Wrong
This is a judge-free zone. Meaning you can judge people freely. In fact, I want you to share your juiciest judgments.
Cardi B Is Taking Legal Action After An Anonymous Person Took A Prank "Too Far" After Falsely Reporting Her Kids Were Being "Abused"
The rapper, a mother of three, promised to take legal action against an anonymous person who told authorities her kids were in danger.
One Woman Wore Pants For The First Time After Her Husband Died, And 18 More Stories Of Women Enjoying Freedoms Once Their Men Were Out Of The Picture
"My grandma wasn’t allowed to wear jeans. One of the first things she did was buy jeans. 👖"
"This Would Have Killed Me As A Child" — This Man's Homemade Haunted Garage Is Terrifying Millions Of People On TikTok, And You Have To See It To Believe It
Each animatronic in Oscar's garage takes two to three months for him to build.
30 Walmart Toys To Keep Kids From Saying "I'm Bored" When You're Stuck Indoors
Cool toys that'll help make rainy days feel less boring and more exciting.
33 Real, Raw, And Shocking Pictures That Show What Pregnancy Is Actually Like
I had no idea your feet could swell up THAT MUCH during pregnancy...
This 14-Year-Old Was Gifted A Small Dress To "Encourage" Her To Lose Weight, And Her Mom’s Response Is Getting All The Praise
"It is absolutely wild to me that an adult woman would teach a 14-year-old girl that she has to sculpt her body for male attention. Absolutely apesh*t; it's the 2020s, not the 1920s."
22 Blatantly Absurd Parenting Group Posts That Turned My Brain Into A Hot Pile Of Goo
It's so bad, but I can't look away!!!
"I've Thought About Telling My Sister, But I Know It Would Crush Her": People Are Sharing The Darkest Secrets They Wish They'd Never Been Told In The First Place
"My daughter was quite close with her uncle, and I assumed she’d be devastated at his funeral. I couldn’t have been more wrong."
Parents Are Divided On Which Modern Kids Show Is The Least Annoying, So I Want Your Opinion
Let's be honest, we hate most of these, but I bet there is one you're starting to enjoy.
20 Walmart Toys Your Preschooler Will Actually Play With
Hopefully, these will be more entertaining than that random cardboard box that always attracts your toddler's eye.
Eva Mendes Got Honest About Feeling “Guilt” And “Shame” For Complaining About Her “Chaotic” And Turbulent Upbringing, And It’s So Important
“I’m never like, ‘Shut up.’ It's not a mean yell, but it doesn’t matter. I yell. And it's this yelling that I find so cultural. ... I hope that I’m not unknowingly putting some pressure on them through fear like I was raised.”
"I Haven't Paid For This In A Very Long Time": People Are Sharing The "Effortless" Little Thing They Do To Save Money
"You’d be amazed at how many equivalent products are right next to each other on the shelf and one is two or three times more expensive than the other."
A Florence Pugh Fan Whose Mom Died Of Cancer Thanked The Star For The “Gift” Of Her “We Live In Time” Performance, And Florence’s Response Was Everything
“I was so little, so sheltered, I didn’t understand what she was experiencing. getting to witness it through this film - I just can’t express my gratitude enough,” the fan wrote in a moving Instagram comment.
"That's A Red Flag": Divorce Attorneys Are Sharing The Toxic Behaviors That Spell Trouble For A Marriage
They’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of relationships and learned what to steer clear of in their own marriages.
20 Target Parenting Products That'll Give You At Least Five Minutes Of Peace
Three-hundred seconds (in a row). That's all we ask for. We firmly believe these toys, games, and gadgets can buy you that time.
17 Horror Movies That Gave People Literal Nightmares
"A few years later, it was on TV, and I thought, 'It can't be as bad as I remember.' It was.
"I Believed All The Myths": 22 Breast Cancer Survivors Revealed How They Got Their Diagnosis And What Cancer Is Really Like
"If something feels wrong, fight."
I'm An ER Doc. When My Mom Was At Her Sickest, I Was Powerless To Stop What Happened Next.
"I never thought my own mother would end up overnighting on a bus bench in her late 60s. But in other ways, it was not a complete surprise."
Millennial Parents Are Sharing The Things They Really, Really Wish Their Boomer Parents Understood
Times have changed, and what felt right to boomers doesn't always sit comfortably with today's millennial parents.
After Rumors Surrounding Baby Bump Photos, Jennifer Lawrence Confirmed That She's Pregnant Again
Big news for J-Law and husband Cooke Maroney.
"I'm Ashamed Of Myself For Doing That": 18 Adults Are Sharing The Mistakes They Couldn't Believe They Were Capable Of Making, And They're Poignant
"I'm grateful my adult children were kept in the dark about my foolishness. You can make terrible mistakes at any age."
I Knew Something Was Terribly Wrong Each Time I Fed My Baby. I Was Stunned When I Discovered What It Was.
“It’s a physiological condition that is common and extreme and different from the postpartum challenges that are regularly talked about.”
People Are Sharing Outdated References That Made Them Feel Very, Very, Very Old Because Young People Didn't Understand Them
We need VH1's I Love the '80s and I Love the '90s more than ever now.
24 "Wish I Knew This Yesterday" Life Hacks That Changed Everything For The People Who Tried Them
"My grandmother always told me, either this will fix your problem, or, at the very least, put you in a better place to deal with it. She was right."
28 Parenting Products With Before And After Photos Worthy Of A "Whoa"
These parenting products are backed by amazing before and after photos you have to see to believe.
"It Is Killing The Profession": Teachers Are Sharing Their "Unpopular" Teaching Opinions That They Wouldn't Dare Utter In A Staff Meeting
"We used to be able to enforce this stuff at school, but now everyone gets a pep talk and a Jolly Rancher."
27 People Who Got Divorced After 20+ Years Of Marriage Share Their Heartbreaking Stories
"I left him after 32 years together. It's been five years, and I haven't missed him for even a second."
Here's What Halloween Looked Like In The 1950s, And Yes, The Costumes Are As Unsettling As You'd Imagine
Clowns, goblins, ghosts, and witches. The costumes were so scary.
Older Adults, Share With Us The Juicy White Lies You're Still Holding Onto From Your Childhood Days
Share with us your juicy white lies.
People Are Relating To Just How Chaotic Adulthood Is After This Tweet Went Viral, And I'm Crying Because It's Painfully Accurate
Long story short: None of us know what we're doing.
18 Bad, Bad, Badddddd Dads Who Will Probably Go Down In History As The Most Incompetent People Ever
These dads are truly unbelievable.
"It's Sad And Sexist But True": 17 Tips Women Learned From Other Women For Keeping Themselves Safe In The World We Live In
"Don't worry about being weird or rude — if you have to exit a situation, lie. Listen to your instincts."
"You Can’t Pay Me Enough To Do It": People Over 40 Are Revealing The Things They Are Simply "Too Old" To Deal With Anymore
"I've never had a problem with it in previous years — but this past fall, I was honestly offended."
Shhh, Don’t Tell Your Kiddo, But Reviewers Say These 20 Walmart Toys Are Fun *And* Educational
In this genuinely diabolical plan, the kids will never know they're actually learning while playing with toys until it's too late.
