Relationships

The internet has backed a partner after they snapped at their boyfriend for wanting alone time on their day off. Published to Reddit 's r/AmITheA**hole forum, a significant other under the anonymous username u/Sexycupcake0218 shared their story in order to get the opinions of the "AITA" community. The viral post has over 7,000 upvotes and 1,000 comments. The original poster (OP) began their story by describing the couple's work schedules. They both work day shifts and are home after 6 p.m. every night. Their boyfriend has off Saturdays and Sundays whereas the OP has off Sundays and Mondays. They planned this so that each of them has the house to themselves for one day each week. They planned the other day off together to spend time with one another. They explain that they have different interests, but spend time doing each other's hobbies together a few times a week. He loves being active and participates in physical activities outside while the OP prefers gaming and spending … [Read more...] about Partner backed for snapping at boyfriend over wanting alone time on day off

Amber Heard is experiencing a veritable changing of the guard in her legal team, following the announcement that she is forging ahead with new lawyers, as long-time attorney Elaine Bredehoft steps down . As Heard embarks on her appeal to overturn the defamation suit she lost against ex-husband Johnny Depp , the screen star has hired two new lawyers: David L. Axelrod and Jay Ward Brown of the firm Ballard Spahr. Bredehoft, who represented Heard during the recent trial in Fairfax, Virginia, said in a statement shared with Newsweek that it's "the perfect time to pass the baton." "I have pledged to Amber and her appellate team my complete cooperation and assistance as they move forward on a path towards success," Bredehoft added. "When it comes to protecting the fundamental right of Freedom of Speech, we look at the jury's decision—to paraphrase a famous quote—not 'as the beginning of the end, but merely the end of the beginning,'" a spokesperson said on behalf of Heard. "A … [Read more...] about Amber Heard’s lawyer steps down: Elaine Bredehoft’s viral trial moments

A man who had an affair with a woman only 10 years older than his daughter , and wants his daughter to accept the child he is having with the woman, has received backlash on Reddit . In a post shared under the username u/birdie_72 on Reddit's Am I The A**hole (AITA) subforum, the man's 16-year-old daughter said she found out about her 42-year-old dad's affair about a year ago. The user in the latest Reddit post said: "I have seen him about five times since this all happened a year ago. I act pleasant when I see them, but things are awkward and my dad and I's relationship is clearly strained." In a July 2017 article for the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), Nicholas H. Wolfinger, a professor of family and consumer studies and an adjunct professor of sociology at the University of Utah, said that "since 2000, older Americans are cheating more , while younger Americans are cheating less," based on the previous 30 years of the General Social Survey (GSS). According to the … [Read more...] about Teen refusing to accept dad’s “affair baby” as sibling applauded online

Thousands of internet commenters were beside themselves after one Reddit user described how their wife treats them in the wake of tragedy. In a viral post published on the popular r/TrueOffMyChest forum, Redditor u/Lanky-Session-6476 (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) detailed multiple instances of insensitive harassment and explained why they are now afraid to disclose the death of their best friend. Titled, "My best friend died last week and I can't tell my wife because she'll dial her nagging up to 11," the post has received nearly 18,000 upvotes and 3,000 comments in the last day. "When my dad died, my wife shrieked at me the next day about how I didn't do the dishes well enough," OP began. "When my co-worker and mentor died, my wife shrieked at me that night about a facial expression I made. "Apparently I looked annoyed," OP continued. Continuing to explain that their best friend passed away just last week, the original poster said they have yet to … [Read more...] about Spouse backed after saying they must hide grief over dead friend from wife

Various situations in life create a gap and emotional distance between couples. This causes detachment among them. If you do not make an effort to protect the relationship, it can break everything. In such a situation, a person feels the inability to connect with the partner and his feelings. There are several reasons for this and one is stress in the relationship. According to Love To Pivot, emotional distancing is the inability of a person to engage with their feelings or the feelings of others. It can be temporary and in response to a stressful or unpleasant situation. If you try, the relationship can gradually improve, but sometimes, couples have to take the help of experts to overcome such problems. What causes emotional distance in a relationship If a couple is away from each other and is not communicating properly, it can cause emotional distance in a relationship. Also, if you are not able to spend time together, it may lead to emotional distance. If there is a … [Read more...] about What is Emotional Distance? What Causes it

Calling the news of Anne Heche's death as the result of a fiery car crash in Los Angeles, "very disturbing," Rosie O'Donnell posted a new TikTok video urging fans to watch Heche's movies . According to reports, Heche's Mini Cooper crashed into a home in Los Angeles on August 5, setting it on fire. TMZ also shared footage showing that Heche's vehicle had reportedly hit an apartment complex's garage shortly before the crash. Footage captured from doorbell cameras at the time caught what appeared to be Heche's car traveling at a high speed in the moments before the collision, in the neighborhood of Mar Vista. A spokesperson for Heche later stated that she had "a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention," adding that she was in a coma and had not regained consciousness. Heche, 53, passed away on August 12, with her representative saying in a statement that the mother of two would be "deeply missed" by those … [Read more...] about Rosie O’Donnell reacts to Anne Heche’s death: “Very disturbing”

Regardless of the industry an organization operates in, the marketing channel a leader chooses to use to contact current customers and prospects will have a direct impact on the success of their business. This is especially true now that websites and social media networks have become important components of interacting directly with stakeholders. With online interactions becoming essential to operations, learning how to contact and build relationships with customers in this way is a hurdle business owners have to overcome. As business leaders, the members of Newsweek Expert Forum all have experience testing various channels for outreach and marketing purposes. Below they share how they best reach their target audience on their preferred marketing channel and why that method works so well for them. 1. By Maintaining Personal Business Relationships In a continuously impersonal world, it's more important than ever to try and maintain that direct interaction to build business … [Read more...] about Eight Business Leaders Share How They Best Reach Their Target Audiences

A brother's decision to not attend his sister's wedding was praised online, after she refused to invite his long-term girlfriend. The brother took to popular Subreddit "Am I the A**hole" to share his upset after being shamed by his family in real life. The 44-year-old explained that his younger sister, 36, is marrying her fiance, who she has known for three years. He, however, has been with his girlfriend for almost 11 years and they have lived together for eight. They are also expecting a child together, but haven't yet shared the news with the family. According to The Knot 's 2021 Real Weddings Study, the average wedding guest list size in the U.S. is 105. Research from Zola suggests that wedding planning is a huge cause of stress, with 43 percent of couples saying that wedding planning put a strain on their relationship. It can all be a recipe for disaster, according to the brother's experience that is. "My sister made it clear that she wanted an intimate wedding and since … [Read more...] about Brother praised for refusing to attend sister’s wedding he is paying for

Videos from the unauthorized production of Hamilton are going viral on social media . The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries—located in McAllen, Texas—put on two showings of the production before it was slammed for not obtaining the rights and changing key lines in the script. Now, people have been posting clips on TikTok using the hashtags #Scamilton and #IllegalHamilton. In one video, which has been viewed more than three million times, and liked over 348,000 times, three women sang "The Schuyler Sisters" off-key. "Daddy said not to go downtown, like I said you're free to go, but look around, look around, the revolution's happening in New York," the ladies belted out before repeating "New York" out of tune. "Their New York needs a bit of work work," one person commented, while a second said the actresses "were so good alone" before asking, "What happened?" "The gasp is sending me," TikToker Mr. William Sprek, who boasts 2.2 million followers on the platform … [Read more...] about “Hilarious” unauthorized production of “Hamilton” goes viral: “#Scamilton”

Under any circumstances, rookie California legislators have a steep learning curve to climb before they can hope to get much done in Sacramento. It takes a while to build the relationships and forge the alliances necessary to pass legislation, to hire a solid support staff and to carve out a policy niche. But the curve is steeper still for newbies joining the California Assembly or Senate midsession, without the support and camaraderie of a freshman class. That’s what the winner of the upcoming special election for the 30th state Senate District will face, and it is one reason — but only one of many — that the best choice in this race is Assemblywoman Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles). As a member of the Assembly since 2018 and chair of the Los Angeles legislative delegation, Kamlager has already made crucial political connections and has proved her ability to work effectively within the labyrinthine apparatus of the California Legislature. We are confident that she will be able to … [Read more...] about Endorsement: Sydney Kamlager is the right choice for California state Senate