Story driven content on personal wellness.
Road Etiquette and the Decline of Civility in America
“Just chill!” The white-bearded man shouted from his lifted black truck, holding his hand out with his palm flat to make a stopping gesture. His truck was in front of me, eating up both the right and left lanes. I’d heard of double parking, but double driving? Behind me, people honked, grimacing and shouting in frustration, as if it was my fault. I tried again to drive left around him, and he again swerved his car, forcing me to either pull into the lane with oncoming traffic, or return to my position behind him — so I yielded.
6h ago85% Of Laughter Is Fake. Here's Why You Should Get The Real Thing
I was walking my large golden retriever through my neighborhood in South Tampa. Ottie was quite large for his breed, being muscular and weighing over 100 lbs. He was assertive but still very friendly. Every day is sunny when you are a “golden” as we call them. The wind blew gently. Beams of sun shone down upon us through the canopy of trees lining the road. We turned on a street corner to a new block and I suddenly heard a bunch of yapping. I looked across the street and saw my neighbor, Tom. He was walking his aptly named chihuahua, Pebbles, who looked like he weighed all of four ounces. Tom and his husband had just moved here from London one year prior and were fun neighbors.
2d ago5 Marriage Tips from One Divorced Man
There’s a mob of people outside the courtroom. The door opens and everyone walks in. You find a seat. There’s a low hum of whispering and a feeling of anticipation. You are now in divorce court. You shall find no better people watching for the remainder of your life.
5d agoThis Is Why You Should Stop Being So Available
When I first began writing and building up a small following, I left my DMs open on my platform. Initially, it was great. People were very complimentary, leaving messages of encouragement and intelligent questions that made me think.
6d agoPaying The High Costs of Living Alone
“So this is my new life,” I thought, standing in the open front door, surveying my home and taking in all the change. I set down my bag and took a deep, measured breath. I’d been out of town on a work trip, and my then-wife had agreed to move out. The entire divorce experience — from start to finish — was difficult and deeply emotional. But we knew this was the first step to moving forward.
7d agoBalding and The Plight of Male Body Positivity
Body positivity is often discussed in relation to women, as it’s readily apparent they’re held to a different standard than men. But that doesn’t mean men don’t go through struggles as well. And few are more universal than hair loss. The media, cultural norms, and stereotypes contribute to these pressures. And the problem is that, for men, balding is a Catch-22. It pits our insecurities against unfair societal expectations. We are expected to be tough and not let anything bother us. But when something does, we are expected to just bite down and take it.
7d agoDon't Let Your Disgust Turn You Into a Jerk
Having spent nearly a decade publishing online, I’ve seen emotions fly over seemingly trivial matters and countless innocuous threads devolve into food fights. Among the many strong emotions used to activate people, disgust is among the most effective. Originally, it evolved to repel us from things that might be poisonous, germy, rotten, or toxic. By design, the mere appearance of discolored bread and the taste of spoiled milk can all make you recoil in an undeniable, visceral way.
9d agoWhy You Really Should Talk To Strangers
Yesterday, I was standing in line at Subway. A thin man in front of me, who had silver short hair, and who was hunched over slightly, was ordering his food and having trouble hearing the employee. He was in his 60s and shuffling lightly as he walked, aching from some unseen ailment.
10d agoThe Simple Lesson Scandinavian Countries Can Teach Us About Happiness
Are you happy about your life, generally speaking? Do you have all the things you want and need? My Danish friend loves to tout how happy people are in her country — and she has a point.
12d agoWhy Divorce Often Traps Poor Families
My friend Jamie got married young to a man she’d only known for six months. They were both 21 and drunk on love. I was concerned as they’d already had issues prior to this, with lots of aggressive fighting and alcohol consumption on his part.
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