There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to why a man might leave a marriage. It’s not an easy decision for anyone, and it can feel like trying to figure out why your car makes that mysterious noise every time you turn left: confusing, frustrating, and seemingly impossible to diagnose. And while no two …
Mercy Kambura
Social media has surely come a long way, hasn’t it? What started as a fun way to pass the time now feels more like a full-time job. Scrolling through TikTok, refreshing Twitter for the latest updates, or checking Instagram to see what everyone’s up to, it’s hard to imagine life without those constant notifications. Social …
What do you think of when you hear the word retirement?” Images of endless crossword puzzles, gardening marathons, and an uncomfortable amount of daytime television? Well, if current boomer trends are anything to go by, those clichés belong in the attic with rotary phones and avocado-green appliances. Boomers are redefining what it means to kick …
You’re just sitting enjoying your guacamole, and someone asks, “What’s your body count?” or “How come you don’t have any kids yet?” Some people often seem to forget the basic rules of decency, or don’t understand that some topics are best left untouched. They will pry into your personal life, make unsolicited comments on your …
Early love is so sweet—those butterflies, the daydreams, even wanting to share your fries. But how do you know if it’s the real thing? There are plenty of little signs, like how they handle your awful puns, laugh at your silly dance moves, and buy fluffy socks because you said you were cold. Finding “the …
If you have ever complimented someone’s questionable fashion choice, or terrible singing voice, or said you’re not hungry when you definitely are, you’ve told a white lie. A well-placed fib can keep the peace. While we’re told always to tell the truth, sometimes bending the facts a little bit is the socially acceptable option. There’s …
Is money the root of all evil or just a green piece of paper that controls far too much of our daily lives? People love to chat about it, stash it, splurge it, and occasionally lose friendships over it. But the real comedy gold lies in how our brains handle money—rarely logical, often absurd, and …
We live in a world where explicit rules govern everything from speed limits to how long you can park your car before someone leaves a passive-aggressive note. But then there’s the other set of rules—the unwritten ones. These are the social guidelines that hover in the background, unspoken but silently agreed upon. Unfortunately, not everyone …
Life is a lot like a watermelon—green and unassuming on the outside, yet bursting with vibrant red on the inside. It’s full of contradictions that upend our expectations, leaving us laughing, crying, or scratching our heads in confusion. But these contradictions, as baffling as they may feel, often hold the greatest lessons about ourselves and …
Regifting is a skill, really, one that requires cunning, timing, and, sometimes, a pinch of embarrassment. That awkward, poorly thought-out present deserves to find a new home where it’s actually appreciated. However, it’s a tangled web of social faux pas when done poorly. Thankfully, a few items are perfect candidates for regifting—there are only so …
