People Share 30 Signs That Just Scream “this Couple Isn’t Going To Make It”

Romantic relationships can be incredibly rewarding but they can also be difficult and exhausting. Why? Because after the initial butterflies settle, you and your partner both have to work to remain together. And not everyone is willing or capable to do so. So when Reddit user Dazzling_Leopard4627 made a post on the platform, asking folks to share the red flags that scream “this couple isn’t going to make it,” people responded....

January 14, 2026 · 8 min · 1617 words · Robert Finkbeiner

Quirky Puns That Show Us The Funnier Side Of Life

Punnypixels is back with more witty puns to make your day. This time we’ve got more pop culture references to satisfy all fandoms. We’ve even started a new series of inspirational puns we like to call #punspiration. Share them with your family and friends to chase away those Monday blues and mid-week slumps. More info: Instagram | Etsy | teepublic.com | Facebook You Argon(na) Laugh Out Loud! Yoda One That I Want Life Is Easier When You Travel Light Welcome To The Dark And Stormy Side I Don’t Have A Six Pack, I Have A Keg Vegging Out In Front Of The TV Password: What The Fawkes Put Your Photos On-Line DEL Negativity Save Your Data On The Fly Positivi-tea The Empire Strikes Back Anyone can write on Bored Panda....

January 14, 2026 · 1 min · 192 words · Lester Bernhart

Real Life Situations Done Via Ikea Flat Pack Instructions

IKEA assembly instructions are supposed to be a SIMPLE way to explain flat pack furniture, but is that really the case? 1. FURST DÅTE 2. FÖTÖSHÅREN 3. PŸS 4. ÅRPÖRT 5. KNÜKKLES 6. ÅSSKYSSËR 7. NÏNJÅ 8. SJTRIPPÅN 9. ÅRRESTÖR 10. HÜLDING DÜR OPPEN 11. MÖRDÅR 12. FESTÜV 13. MÜFENSTÖP 14. VÅMPIREN 15. ÖRKIN 16. SAMPSEL 17. KÖT 18. ELIVADURK 19. KÖR 20. HÏPSTR Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!...

January 14, 2026 · 1 min · 132 words · Ronald Hopkins

Teen Doesn’t Care Nor Respect Dad’s Affair Partner

There’s awkward family dinners, and then there’s “my dad cheated on my mom, moved in with the other woman, and now wants me to call her ‘mommy’” level of awkward. It’s the kind of real-life plot twist that sounds like a movie where the teen daughter refuses to play along, and honestly, we’d binge-watch that. But for today’s Original Poster (OP), the mess is far from fictional . After her dad’s affair tore their family apart, her brothers cut him off but she didn’t have the same choice....

January 14, 2026 · 6 min · 1271 words · Trinidad Weber

The 2023 London International Creative Competition Has Announced Its Winners (20 Pics)

The London International Creative Competition (LICC) is excited to unveil the exceptional winners of its 2023 competition, spotlighting extraordinary creative brilliance from across the globe. Celebrating groundbreaking and innovative works across diverse creative fields such as visual arts, interior design, photography, architecture, and more, LICC invites you to explore the remarkable talent showcased in its latest edition across various categories. More info: licc.uk Winner in Shoot (photo/video) This is the start of a project about how humans are disconnected from nature, and how the world constantly tries to remind us that we are not....

January 14, 2026 · 9 min · 1752 words · Susan Declue

The Best Wedding Photos Of 2019 Have Just Been Announced, And Here Are The 50 Best Ones

Thousands of images from photographers around the world were submitted to the 2019 best of the best wedding photography collection. View all top 50 on our website! More info: junebugweddings.com Photographed by Jonas Peterson. Report Photographed by Elke Verbruggen of Elke Verbruggen fotografie. Report Photographed by Darek Lukasik of Nina & Darek. Report Photographed by Stephanie Kindermann of Two Blushing Pilgrims. Report Photographed by Pavol Delej of Pavol Delej PHOTOGRAPHY....

January 14, 2026 · 25 min · 5322 words · Gary Hark

The Same Artist Who Made People Cry With Her Comic ‘good Boy’ Just Shared A New One With A Black Cat

Death takes us away in mysterious ways. And while we can’t know for sure when or how we’ll leave this world, it’s the fact itself that we have to make peace with. Exploring the possibilities of the afterlife, artist Jenny Jinya created a few sad comics, and they’re really touching as well. One is about a good boy who passed away a lot sooner than you’d expect, and the other sad story is about an equally good lady whose black fur stopped a lot of people from getting to know her....

January 14, 2026 · 3 min · 438 words · Kathy Nicholson

They Thought This Kitten Was Going To Die, But Then She Met A Husky Named Lilo

Rosie the adorable kitten, found and rescued on the brink of death, was nursed back to health by Lilo the Siberian husky, who took the abandoned animal on as a puppy of her own. The then-three-week-old feline and her nanny dog bonded instantly, and after a week of tender and loving care, Rosie opened her eyes and began to walk on her own. “She almost did not make it through the first night,” writes lilothehusky on Instagram, “even with round the clock care....

January 14, 2026 · 2 min · 400 words · Brandi Driver

Unique Me

Here’re some photos from a charity project called “UniQuE mE” which ended about a year ago. It was held together with Camphill Milton Keynes Communities (CMKC), an organisation that provides support and meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of learning difficulties. It was quite an interesting experience for me since I’ve never worked with disabled individuals before. It gave me a different perspective about human nature. People are amazing and unique!...

January 14, 2026 · 1 min · 143 words · Latoya Hackney

Vet Tech Charged And Fired After Rescuing Abandoned Dog During Snowstorm

A veterinary technician from North Carolina was left “completely broken” after being charged and fired from her job for rescuing a dog that was abandoned in the middle of a winter storm. Dason Garner saw doorbell footage of a person, later identified as Ashley Baker, walking up to a neighbor’s front porch, dropping off the canine, and running away. Dason Garner was charged and fired after rescuing an abandoned dog during a winter storm in North Carolina....

January 14, 2026 · 7 min · 1483 words · Patricia Mckee

We Picked 74 Of The Best 2025 International Photography Awards Winners, And They’re Seriously Next

We’ve featured the International Photography Awards on Bored Panda before, but coming back to this competition always feels like opening a door into a hundred different worlds at once. One minute you’re staring at a quiet, intimate portrait that looks like it belongs in a movie, the next you’re hit with a split-second wildlife moment that’s so perfectly timed it feels impossible. And that’s kind of IPA’s charm; the pure variety of submissions and winners....

January 14, 2026 · 24 min · 5097 words · Lamar Breiner

Woman Doesn’t Understand Why Men Run Away From Her, Friend Tells Her Harsh Truth

You know you’re about to step into dangerous territory when someone asks for your “honest opinion” and says they definitely “won’t get mad” because of what you tell them. That’s exactly what happened to Reddit user NorthernCanadaEh , who recently shared his uncomfortable experience on r/AITAH . After being cornered by his friend, the man was asked to weigh in on a very sensitive topic: a chest tattoo that immortalizes her former fiancé....

January 14, 2026 · 8 min · 1528 words · Travis Maille

Woman Has The Palate Of A Five Year Old, Her Bf Starts Refusing To Cook For Her

Living with a partner means sharing everything from bathrooms to meals, so one learns how to adjust their daily rhythms to someone else’s pretty quickly, otherwise the relationship isn’t likely to last. That last example is, in many ways, one of the more important ones, since eating together has been an integral part of human interaction for, probably, most of human history. A man turned to the internet for advice on how to deal with his girlfriend who was a picky eater to the fullest extent of the term....

January 14, 2026 · 5 min · 878 words · Kenneth Buhmann

Woman Puts Boyfriend’s Mates In Their Place By Revealing She Makes Twice His Salary After They Called Her A Gold Digger

When entering a relationship, there’s always a side of you that worries about the most random things: Am I going to get along with their family? Will the dog like me? Do they have the same stance on eating breakfast foods for dinner? Whatever it is, chances are that you know what it’s like to have your honeymoon stage sabotaged by a worrisome mind. Things pass, and you become comfortable and sure in your significant other – however, there’s a big deal breaker that most people fear, and that’s meeting each other’s friends....

January 14, 2026 · 5 min · 891 words · Amanda Thornsberry

Woman’s Sick Of Partner’s Schedule Being Crammed With Hobbies, Begs Him To Make Time For Her

Relationships are not an easy job, but we probably don’t have to tell you that. After all, it’s an arrangement between two people with their different personalities – likes, dislikes, quirks, flaws, and all of that—you get it. As long as those people are willing to put in that work for each other, their relationship is more likely to work out. But if one of them can’t put aside even one day in a long time to hang out… Well, the light at the end of the tunnel doesn’t seem to be bright for the relationship....

January 14, 2026 · 7 min · 1431 words · Monique Church

You Can Buy A Replica Of Your House Built From Lego

LEGO isn’t just for kids. I mean, people have used these iconic building blocks to create a full-scale, drivable replica of the $3,000,000 Bugatti Chiron for crying out loud. Designer Shari Austrian is also one of those people who just can’t put them away. Only her area of expertise is a little more static. She specializes in recreating homes. In fact, she enjoys this so much, she even launched an ETSY shop, offering to replicate people’s actual houses....

January 14, 2026 · 4 min · 647 words · John Sherman

“i Don’t Care”: Woman Kicks Out Mother-in

Whether you like it or not, getting married means that you will have to be around your partner’s family. And this can be a huge blessing if they’re kind, generous, and eager to help with childcare. But it can also be a nuisance, if it means you now have people in your life who feel entitled to your time and energy. One new mom vented to the internet about her husband’s mother, who has a habit of showing up unannounced....

January 13, 2026 · 6 min · 1233 words · Juanita Espinosa

“i Was So Done”: Woman Exhausted By Bridezilla’s Constant Complaints

These days, a wedding can look like everything from a quick visit to a courthouse, to a multiday, destination party. Many people have a “dream wedding” in mind, but precious few can actually afford it. Then there are the folks who can afford it and still find the energy to whine. A woman shared her frustration with a bride-to-be who managed to cry and complain ceaselessly, despite having the most story-book wedding possible, all paid for....

January 13, 2026 · 4 min · 687 words · Clara Gonzalez

“pretty Privilege Is A Real Thing”: Woman Gets Denied A Job Because Of Her Appearance

Looking for a new job can be incredibly stressful. You’re competing with countless other capable candidates in interviews and aptitude tests. Unfortunately, some companies also take your physical appearance into account. And a job you might be perfectly qualified for can slip through your fingers because you don’t match the societal standards of ‘beauty.’ Or… because you don’t often wear makeup. New Yorker Melissa Weaver went viral on TikTok and in the media after sharing how she got rejected for a vice president job because she didn’t wear makeup for her interview....

January 13, 2026 · 5 min · 1056 words · Max Stubbs

“what Was Your Mind

Any story can be gripping, but it’s the characters that bring it to life and make it unforgettable. Behind these characters are the actors who play them, and oh, what an incredible job some of them do! However, their talent really shines through when they try diverse roles. Netizens couldn’t hold back when they were asked, “What was your mind-blowing moment where you realized ‘That’s the same actor?!’” You might find yourself nodding along to some of these answers, or you might even disagree with them....

January 13, 2026 · 4 min · 705 words · Hazel Maring