‘He should pay it all’: Renters debate how couple making $180K and $40K respectively should split their rent

As a brand new New Yorker, I often think about the circumstances under which I would be able to live «on my own.» Even if I suddenly came into a large amount of money, I probably wouldn’t be financially savvy to live alone unless I won the lottery. The best idea I’ve come up with …
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‘Rinsing chicken’: The popular cooking advice you should actually ignore

Everybody is full of advice, especially when it comes to the kitchen. And I’ll admit, I’m guilty of backseat cooking sometimes. If I see somebody not cutting onions in the most efficient way, or sautéing something at the wrong temperature, I have a hard time keeping that information to myself. But at the end of …
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‘Bats are not, in fact, blind’: 20+ Obvious things it took some folks a while to learn

As smart as humans usually are, we have to admit sometimes our rat brains get the best of us. We can go around studying particle physics, saving lives, and creating complex pieces of art, but sometimes it takes us 30 years to figure out that it’s «for all intents and purposes» and not «for all …
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‘You’re like a brother to me’: People share the worst responses they got to saying ‘I love you’

Oh love, you do such strange things to so many people. One of the most pivotal moments in any relationship is the moment of the first declaration of love, and to be the person who says the first ‘I love you’ is an incredibly stressful experience. But when that someone summons the courage and says …
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Amused Patients Share Funniest Statements Made by Doctors

I’ve spent some time in the hospital for a variety of reasons, and each time I was there, I met some really funny doctors and nurses whose sense of humor was elite. See, when you end up in the ER, you witness some pretty funny things. Yes, that sentence could have gone a completely different …
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‘I didn’t go to college, and I’m making six figures’: People Over 30 Without Degrees Spill the Beans on How Life’s Going

You don’t need a degree to succeed, but in many places, it certainly helps, especially in the beginning stages of a career. I should know, because I was about as stubborn about not getting a degree as one can get, and I began my journey at the ripe age of 24. 4 years later, along …
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‘Yeah… That’s not gonna happen’: Aunt Excluded From Family Events Because She Refuses to Address Twin Nieces by Their Real Names

Twindom has benefits as well as drawbacks. Starting with, you have an ally for life and an inbuilt best friend. That being said, regardless of whether you look exactly like your twin or not, you will always be referred to as one of ‘the twins’, a pair, and never as an individual who stands alone. The …
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Future Mother-In-Law Refuses to Accept Adopted Granddaughter as a Family Member, Then Demands They ‘Bring Her Back’

What does the term ‘family’ mean to you? Is a family a collection of individuals related to one another by blood? Are members of a family an integrated group that shares unwavering love for one another? The following story is about a betrayed fiancé. OP plans to get married to the man of her dreams …
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‘You need to leave’: Girl Forces Roommate to Vacate Apartment So She Can Throw a Party

Having roommates can either be a blessing or a curse. They could be your biggest enemy or your best friend. But how would you respond if your roommate forced you to vacate the apartment so she could have a party? The man in the following story is frustrated because his roommate ‘kindly’ suggested he leave …
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