By the time you walk down the aisle with someone and commit to them ‘til death do us ‘part, it’s probably a good idea to know them well. Especially when it comes to their views on monogamy, or lack thereof. But what happens when your spouse suddenly drops a bombshell long after you’ve tied the knot? Suddenly, they reveal that they’d like to explore polyamory … That’s exactly what happened to one woman....
It can take a long time to pull yourself back together after the sudden loss of a loved one. You might feel a mix of heartbroken, angry, devastated, numb, hopeless, and terrified. Meanwhile, the most basic tasks feel arduous, and you can’t imagine a day when grief won’t consume you. Yet somehow, after one woman’s husband passed away, her biggest concerns seemed to be his life insurance policy and who would get his house....
Nothing good comes from having an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. According to a 2024 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol consumption led to 2.6 million lives lost in 2019, the highest number to date. It also ruins friendships, much like what happened between the two women in the story you’re about to read. A decade of being friends turned into an ugly affair that lasted for more than a year, all because one of them decided she would get intoxicated and act on her blind jealousy ....
In a normal, healthy, functional family, your relatives will try to create an environment in which everyone feels both respected and safe. But unfortunately, this isn’t the case in some households. Things can get pretty toxic. One internet user shared how the dynamic in his family shifted once he and his wife were getting ready to welcome their first child into the world. The man’s mother started showing some increasingly hostile behavior toward his spouse, which led to more and more tension in their daily life....
It’s astonishing how many employees are expected to complete tasks way outside their job description. Some bosses even go as far as assigning responsibilities that are just as bizarre as they are beyond their worker’s call of duty. In fact, one in ten people report working at a job that requires performing unusual tasks like spying on coworkers or shredding paper by hand. Redditor thathallandoatesgirl , who was working as a receptionist, contributed to this list by sharing her boss’s demands to babysit her infant....
We all know that communication is key when it comes to relationships, but sometimes, talking about your finances can lead to some tense situations. Especially if you and your partner are not on the same page. For example, one might see a credit card as a tool, while the other treats it like a minefield. Or you might think, “We should save more,” while your partner thinks, “We should spend more....
Weddings have a way of testing friendships, family ties, and the limits of good manners. Between guest lists, budgets, and fragile egos, it’s not uncommon for people to feel overlooked. But every so often, a story comes along that manages to surprise even the most seasoned wedding attendees. Posted on the subreddit r/weddingshaming by MaudeDib , this tale of a bride who asked an acquaintance’s child to be a flower girl—while explicitly uninviting the mother—highlights how a sweet tradition can be twisted into a logistical and emotional mess....
Trigger warning: animal abuse 500 guinea pigs were saved from a negligent breeder in an extreme hoarding case where they were kept in overcrowded small plastic containers with minimal access to hay, food, and water. The massive rescue mission has since brought a community together, who have provided shelter and donations for medical care. 500 guinea pigs were saved from overcrowded conditions by Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue. the rescue operation prompted community support with donations and shelter....
Some girls don’t care about proposals . But others want the event to be really special. A proposal, after all, is about showing love and appreciation to the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. So, the effort put into planning it reflects how much that person means to you. And what does a proposal at a McDonald’s reflect? Because it’s exactly what this poor girl got from her boyfriend....
According to statistics, more than 130 million people visit the emergency room in the U.S. every year. The reasons for visits differ from person to person, of course: a flu is nowhere near as urgent as a cut off finger or an ongoing heart attack. While only 14% of ER visits result in hospitalization, the most frequent reasons for going to ER include digestive symptoms, chest pain, muscoskeletal injuries, and skin cuts....
Traveling is a great way to learn and really soak up all the cultures, customs, traditions, etc. that differ from one country to another. It broadens one’s horizons and teaches us more about the world we live in. However, sometimes what one experiences in a new place can cause a mild shock due to too much of a difference from their home. I got curious about what our pandas found surprising while traveling, so I asked our community to share some cultural shocks they’ve had when visiting another country, and oh boy, they delivered....
Not everyone strives to become a billionaire; most just try to make ends meet. But the dire reality of the federal minimum hourly wage in the US makes it a daunting mission. Failing to keep up with the times, the amount of $7.25 per hour has remained glued since 2009. No wonder people still fall short when covering their basic expenses, right? As Americans continue to live paycheck to paycheck, activists have been fighting to raise the national wage floor to a $15 threshold, something that most workers see as a living wage....
I find the octopus a fascinating and very “artistic” creature. Its appearance, colors, and movements are amazing to watch in its natural habitat. That is why I love painting the octopus on glass and trying to capture all of its beautiful details. I hope you will appreciate my humble attempts to translate, on glass, the magic of this animal. More info: Etsy | Instagram <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_2417-01-62e3e3b477c06-jpeg__880.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=““Weird Wine” My Realistic Octopus Glass Paintings (17 Pics) - 1”>...
When it comes to birthdays, not everyone appreciates the fanfare. It can be overwhelming for introverts who don’t want to be the center of attention. The problem then becomes the other people who can’t seem to take no for an answer. This is what one person faced when their coworker kept getting them a cake and making their birthday a big deal despite being told not to. This caused them a lot of frustration, and it ended with them being called ungrateful for simply trying to set boundaries....
Making a donation is typically a great thing to do. Whether you’re delivering boxes of non-perishables to the food bank or participating in your local blood drive, it feels great to give back to the community. Sometimes, you can even get paid for your contributions. But the check should be a bonus, rather than your sole motivation. One woman who works at a plasma donation center recently posted a story on Reddit about one of the most entitled characters she’s encountered at work....
A 40-year-old Kenyan man has allegedly gone viral after claiming he is the firstborn son of billionaire Elon Musk , so confident in his claims that he wants a DNA test to prove them. With an undeniable resemblance to the tech mogul and identifying himself only as a “mental health activist,” the man alleged his mother met a 20-year-old Musk in the early 1990s while working at a hotel in Kenya’s Masai Mara....
Do you know what Beyonce, Britney Spears, Becky Hill, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera have in common? They are all artists who found fame on TV talent shows! They all appeared in Star Search , an American TV show which ran from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s and was revived for a second run from 2003 to 2004. However, Star Search was a talent competition, not specifically a singing TV show....
For many, getting into trouble at school is a matter of when, not if. But that’s part of growing up : you make bad decisions, authority steps in, and you face the consequences for your actions, hopefully learning something useful about yourself and the world in the process. However, not every rule—or the way it’s enforced—makes sense. Reddit user Cinemacrackers asked everyone on the platform to share the most ridiculous things they were punished for as students, and the stories that poured in show just how petty and arbitrary discipline can be....
Hey Pandas! For my first post on this platform, I wanted to know one thing… What’s your creepiest work story? Did you see or maybe even hear a ghost? Dealt with an overly creepy customer? Did a coworker say or do something chilling that you can’t seem to forget? Not creepy as in ghost but still creepy…. When I was 16 I was working at the grocery store as a bagger, it was policy to ask everyone with 2 or more bags if they need help out to the car....
It’s the holidays and everything is great. Well, almost great. When it comes to the holidays, some of us enjoy whining a bit to our colleagues and friends about how postal and delivery services have a hard time keeping up and sometimes end up being late. Which is a problem for those of us who need our packages delivered urgently. However, there’s proof that some delivery company employees are doing their darndest to get your stuff to you no matter the time of the year or weather conditions....
