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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Woman reveals how she was 'body slammed' to ground next to east London canal as police make arrest

“Please if you're in London you need to be so careful because I just got assaulted today in broad daylight.”
London food
#sexism
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Women Share The Most Sexist Things Men Have Said Or Done At Work, And It's Worse Than Whatever You Think

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Women Share The Most Sexist Things Men Have Said Or Done At Work, And It's Worse Than Whatever You Think

fromNew York Post
1 week ago

My boyfriend wouldn't give up this one disgusting habit - so here's what I did

"His connection with nature was interesting, but over time, his habits started to affect our relationship. The strong odor and lack of basic self-care became a major issue."
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

19 Real-Life Stories From Small-Town Folks Who Packed Up And Moved To Big Cities

I moved to Austin, Texas, on a whim and absolutely loved it. Spent five years there and never regretted it. The nature and nightlife are unbeatable in my opinion. Such a gorgeous place.
London politics
#travel
Relationships
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

'A Black Woman Got Them Judy Blume'

Mara Brock Akil emphasizes the significance of observing human behavior in storytelling throughout her creative process.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People With ADHD, I Want To Know What You Thought Was Normal But Turned Out To Be A Symptom

ADHD symptoms can be misidentified as normal behaviors, leading to realizations about how the condition affects daily life.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Mental health

People Are Sharing The Signs Of Depression People Usually Experience Before Realizing They're Depressed

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

"I Don't Think Younger People Realize This": 24 "Hard To Swallow" Truths About Aging That No One Talks About

Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People With ADHD, I Want To Know What You Thought Was Normal But Turned Out To Be A Symptom

ADHD symptoms can be misidentified as normal behaviors, leading to realizations about how the condition affects daily life.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Mental health

People Are Sharing The Signs Of Depression People Usually Experience Before Realizing They're Depressed

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Mental health

"I Don't Think Younger People Realize This": 24 "Hard To Swallow" Truths About Aging That No One Talks About

#dating
Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Are So Unserious About Dating

Dating can vary greatly from serious relationship seeking to having fun for the sake of experience.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Books

People Who Dated Adult Film Stars, Sex Workers, And Strippers Are Sharing Their Experiences

Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Are So Unserious About Dating

Dating can vary greatly from serious relationship seeking to having fun for the sake of experience.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Books

People Who Dated Adult Film Stars, Sex Workers, And Strippers Are Sharing Their Experiences

#nostalgia
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Film

People Are Sharing The Movies That Traumatized Them When They Were Younger, And Oh My God, Yes

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Film

People Are Sharing The Movies That Traumatized Them When They Were Younger, And Oh My God, Yes

#relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! My Wife Is Over 20 Weeks Pregnant and Still Insists on Keeping It a Secret.

Finding a balance in sharing pregnancy news is important to avoid isolation while respecting personal anxieties.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

29 Secrets, Confessions, And Dealbreakers People Found While Snooping Through Their Partner's Phone

Breach of trust through secret accounts can lead to irreversible relationship changes.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! My Wife Is Over 20 Weeks Pregnant and Still Insists on Keeping It a Secret.

Finding a balance in sharing pregnancy news is important to avoid isolation while respecting personal anxieties.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

29 Secrets, Confessions, And Dealbreakers People Found While Snooping Through Their Partner's Phone

Breach of trust through secret accounts can lead to irreversible relationship changes.
Exercise
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Best Sports Bras for When You're Working Out, or Just Thinking About It

Finding the right sports bra can greatly improve comfort and confidence during workouts.
fromMedium
1 month ago

The 500-year-old underdog no one is talking about

"...sending my grandmother a birthday present never felt so easy. I didn't leave the house. I didn't hunt for a printer cable. I didn't even run out of ink and buy the wrong cartridge."
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: have you been inspired to declare your love inspired by a piece of art?

The Guardian's Saturday magazine seeks personal stories of love declarations inspired by art such as songs, books, or films, emphasizing unexpected outcomes.
UK news
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Being Disabled Made Me a Better Parent

Disabled parents may face unique challenges but can experience peace in parenthood through adaptability and resilience.
Support networks are crucial for all parents, providing invaluable advice and shared experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hell is other people who won't wear headphones | Letters

"Is anyone that oblivious to their impact on others? I feel that to say something would only result in a bitterly unsatisfying and possibly heated exchange over which I'd obsess for the rest of my life."
Mental health
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Who 'Am' I Without You? in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

This exhibition is a poignant engagement with Judith Butler's ideas on precarious life, inviting reflection on how personal narratives intersect with broader sociopolitical themes through diverse artistic mediums.
Mission District
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Where Ideas Blossom: The Essayist's Guide to Inspiration

Every writer encounters moments when creative ideas seem to vanish, but learning to nurture ideas makes the creative process more fruitful and enjoyable.
Brooklyn
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sharing The Things They're 100% Fine Missing Out On

"Dating around. I was with the same man from age 16 to 24, and we got engaged while I was in college. People were like, 'You don't want to play the field? You don't want to see what other people are like? You don't want to experiment or explore?' I didn't at all."
Relationships
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Women Are Sharing The Toxic Relationship Behaviors They Thought Were Normal

Toxic relationships often go unnoticed until they reach a breaking point, leading to emotional distress and long-term effects.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | 'Sheltered' Ella Emhoff was 'set up for positive calls' by Kamala Harris' failed campaign

Ella Emhoff describes her sheltered life due to her stepmother's vice presidency, revealing challenges with cold-calling during volunteering.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The day I found out my partner of 10 years had a secret life catfishing women

In a strange twist, Clara's fiancé had used the image of a black man from a dating app to deceive women online, prompting her to share her story.
UK news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

13 Hobbies That Apparently Have Massive A-Hole Energy, And Some Of These Are Pretty Shocking

Generally the car scene is very toxic. The low-class, street takeover crowd is full of degenerates. The high-class, exotic collectors are often pompous douchebags. Even in the middle, you get the worst of both worlds. It's not all bad, but it's definitely easy to come across pricks.
Video games
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Sarah McInerney: 'I got a text from a high-profile male presenter saying, 'You should try smiling more''

Sarah McInerney finds covering the St Patrick's Day parade more challenging than grilling politicians or reporting from war zones.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Engineer with little tech experience asked to fix mainframe

I could feel a panic attack settling in; I was being stared at by a dozen sets of pleading eyes wanting me to fix a giant lump of dead-in-the-water kit.
Tech industry
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

34 People Share The "Unusual" Body Things They Spent Most Of Their Lives Thinking Were Totally Normal

I asked BuzzFeed readers to share experiences like this that they've had, because we absolutely need to normalize talking about our bodies. We are each other's greatest resource, after all!
Mental health
Canada news
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

35 Hilariously Ignorant Comments Americans Have Made To Canadians

Canadians often find humor in the misconceptions held by people from other countries about their culture and country.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Women Going Through Menopause: What's The Moment You Knew Something In Your Body Had Changed?

Menopause is often misunderstood despite being a universal experience for women.
Sharing personal experiences about menopause can help raise awareness and provide support.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life

Scammers increasingly target individuals through various mediums like phone, text, and email.
Even savvy individuals can make mistakes that expose them to scams.
Everyone, including children, is a potential target of scams today.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

This Mom's Argument For Being One & Done Is *Very* Convincing

The choice of having one child can bring a unique sense of peace and balance for some families, as exemplified by TikTok creator Gabrielle Swanson.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Caitriona Ni Chualain: 'I've been refused planning to build in Connemara. Irish speakers are forced to move elsewhere'

Prioritize experiences over material possessions for a fulfilling life.
The housing crisis significantly impacts locals' ability to stay in their communities.
UK news
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

When They Stop Selling Your Favorite Thing

Elizabeth Spiridakis Olson's beloved lip pencil, Dragon Girl, was discontinued, leading her to stockpile the remaining supply.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

What's it like to be neighbors with Mark Zuckerberg or the late Steve Jobs? Expect to get shown up at Halloween.

Living in Silicon Valley offered Steve Young a unique perspective on innovation, feeling both inspired and overshadowed by his iconic neighbors.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, And 21 Other Celebs Who Are Allegedly Rude In Person

Ronda Rousey recounted how Justin Bieber was rude to her sister at Cannes, which left her devastated and unwilling to support him as a fan anymore.
Books
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Women Recall The Subtle Red Flag They Regret Ignoring Before Getting Married

"This one may seem minor, but not getting enjoyment out of mutual activities. My first husband was always willing to do anything I wanted, for example, go to concerts of bands that I liked. But he never enjoyed himself."
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

17 Stories That Prove Pretty Privilege Is Very Real And Very Messed Up

"I saw a news report done in the early 2000s. They conducted an experiment where they had both male and female models walk down the street and drop a stack of papers. People fell all over themselves trying to help them. They then repeated the exercise with more ordinary-looking men and women, and no one bothered to assist them when they dropped the stack of papers."
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

"I Have Goosebumps": People Are Revealing The Creepiest Paranormal Encounters They Witnessed

I was at the hospital when I bumped into my grandma in the elevator. I asked her why she was there alone and where she was going, but she just smiled. We walked to her hospital room together. When I opened the door, I saw my parents crying. My grandma had already passed away. At that moment, I didn't know how to feel. It was a mix of sadness and fear.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Letter to Los Angeles from another disaster zone

In the beginning, you hear so many awful stories. People you know who have lost family members, friends. Those who have lost their homes. Places that are no longer there.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 months ago

'I met the girl of my dreams': Nice things that happened to foreigners in Sweden in 2024

Having our first child, Agasthya, was an incredible experience, marking a new beginning in our lives and filling our home with joy and love.
Miscellaneous
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

10 Songs That Explain My Year

Older songs can define our year just as much as new hits, illustrating personal moments and memories.
Music serves as a soundtrack to significant life experiences, connecting to our past.
The sharing of musical discoveries fosters community engagement and reflection on personal experiences.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Ex-Nuns And People Close To Them Are Sharing What Really Goes On In Convents

Nuns used to come into the gun range where I worked. Mother Superior had a .357 and used to teach the other nuns how to use it. The owner always comped them the range time (charged for ammo though), and a couple of times they even rented AR15s.
Miscellaneous
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