Author: Rodei My
My dad passed away three years ago, leaving me everything — the businesses, the properties, the accounts. I’d been working with him since I was a teenager, so when he was gone, taking over just felt… natural. I never questioned it. He’d always told me, “You’ll keep it running one day, son.” Then, about six months ago, a woman showed up at my office. She looked nervous but determined. She told me she was my half-sister. Apparently, my dad had a relationship before marrying my mom, and she was the result. I was skeptical, but we did a DNA test…
My sister got married last month. I wasn’t just a bridesmaid — I spent eight months helping her plan every single detail. I ran errands, met vendors, put down deposits when she was too busy, and even paid a couple of her bills when she went over budget. I wanted her day to be perfect, and honestly, seeing her happy was enough for me. But at the reception, when she stood up to give her thank-you toast, she mentioned everyone but me. She thanked her husband, his parents, her new in-laws, their friends — even a cousin who came by…
Mike worked at a luxury bridal shop and took great pride in all things extravagant. He was rather materialistic, which often made him a little judgmental. One quiet afternoon, an elderly woman named Betty walked into the store. It was unusually calm that day — only Mike and his colleague, Cassey, were working. Betty was definitely not the kind of customer the shop usually catered to. Her clothes were outdated, her hairstyle unkempt — far from what one might call “classy.” But Betty never cared much for appearances. She valued inner beauty over outward show and had never been the…
Men’s health is often reduced to a few key points: eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep. But your body is a complex and fascinating system with quirks and secrets that even the most health-conscious might overlook. Here are 5 lesser-known facts about the male body that might just surprise you. 1. Your sleep affects your testosterone. Men often underestimate the effects of sleep on their health. Men who consistently get less than 6 hours of sleep per night have significantly lower testosterone levels compared to those who sleep 7–8 hours. This decline in testosterone can affect various aspects of…
When my grandfather passed, he left me a decent inheritance. It wasn’t millions, but enough to pay off student loans, maybe buy a starter home. I was shocked — I didn’t even know I was in the will. My parents, on the other hand, were furious. They said the money should go into a ‘family fund’ so it could be used for ‘everyone’s needs’ — like my younger brother’s tuition, their mortgage, and even ‘emergency vacations’ to help them relax from stress. When I said I wanted to use it responsibly for my future, they accused me of being ‘selfish’…
My husband and I were supposed to be a team when we welcomed our first child, but instead, he turned against me. His behavior became worse by the day, and I was close to leaving him—until something shocking happened in front of our entire family. Thankfully, an unexpected intervention ended up saving our marriage. Recently, I, Mary, 25, experienced one of the most embarrassing yet eye-opening moments of my life. But before I get to that, let me backtrack a little. My husband, Jake, 29, and I welcomed our beautiful daughter, Tilly, just three weeks ago. She is my entire…
Experts believe they’ve found the ‘maximum age’ that a human can live up to, and it’s bound to please people with thanatophobia, the intense fear of death or dying. According to statistics, the average American lives until they’re 78.39 years old. Meanwhile, over in the United Kingdom, life expectancy is a little higher at 81.24 years, and in Canada, it is 81.65 years. If you’re someone who can’t help but morbidly count down the clock, then we have some good news: you could likely live well past these average expectancies, according to recent research efforts. Tilburg and Rotterdam’s Erasmus universities…
When people think about lung cancer, they often imagine symptoms like a persistent cough or shortness of breath. But there’s one early warning sign that’s far less obvious — and you can check for it yourself with a simple “finger test” at home. According to The Mirror, lung cancer spreads faster than many other types of cancer, with nearly 40,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK. Unfortunately, symptoms often don’t appear until the disease has already advanced. That’s why spotting the early signs can make a life-saving difference. How to Do the Finger Test Here’s how you can…
When divorced parents still share financial control over their adult child’s life, tensions can spill over into everyday decisions. Situations like split loyalties, family conflict, and pressure to “choose sides” leave many caught between love, money, and independence. This is Katerina’s story: So, quick backstory: my parents are divorced and hate each other’s guts. Like, decades-old, still simmering rage kind of hate. I live alone in an apartment that both of them help me out with financially. Yeah, I know, messy situation already. Anyway, my dad recently asked if his girlfriend, who my mom obviously despises just by existing, could…
At sixty-five, Arthur believed his story was already written. His wife of forty years had passed away five years earlier, leaving behind a silence that filled every corner of his house. Each evening, he sat alone by the fireplace, watching shadows dance across the walls, convinced that love belonged only to younger hearts. But destiny often waits for the moment when a heart least expects it. One crisp autumn afternoon, Arthur visited his old friend Richard. Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of soft laughter. When he turned, he saw Richard’s daughter, Clara, home from university. She was radiant—her…