Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Sometimes, the idea that we have to be “nice” can get in the way of doing what’s right. We’re so programmed to be polite, and to worry about other people’s feelings, that we tend to overlook their bad behavior and how it affects us and others. This woman has been close with a best friend...

When couples with children get divorced, it takes attorneys and judges and a lot of negotiation (and patience) to work out a situation – financially and otherwise – that works for everyone involved. When one or both parties decide to get re-married, things that were working fine before can get complicated once again. That’s the situation...

Most of us have been in the situation where we expect to see just our doctor and end up in an exam with a bigger audience. For some people, it’s no big deal – we know that doctors have to learn somehow and they’re happy to help. For others, it causes discomfort for one reason...

I think most people assume that when it comes to partners, you current one should always take top priority. There are times, though, when that’s just not true – like, for example, when children are involved. And for some people, that loyalty also extends to fur-children. This man and his ex adopted a puppy together...

Most of us pride ourselves on keeping our cool a majority of the time. We want to keep a level head, and to not upset the people in our lives without seriously considering what it is we want to communicate first. That said, we all lose it occasionally. That’s just a part of being human....

This is a topic that most people don’t hear much about – probably because we don’t want to imagine going from rich to poor. Especially in America, poor to rich are the tales we like to celebrate, right? There are always lessons to be learned in life, though, so if you’re curious what it’s like...

We all have different life experiences, right? That’s especially true when it comes to relationships and dating, so if you’re not someone who has found themselves in a “transactional” relationship – one where assets of one kind or another are exchanged – then you might be curious what it’s like. Luckily we have this little...

When we’re young and naive, it’s easy enough to believe that falling in love is all you need to be happy with another person for life. In reality, there are many factors that go into relationships working long term, and two people being able to stay on the same page for decades is truly a...

Finding out your pregnant is one of those watershed moments in life where everything changes in an instant. If a baby is something you’ve hoped and prayed for, or something you believe you can handle, it can be a moment of joy. If a baby is a total surprise, and maybe not a good one,...

Family dynamics are always interesting and occasionally challenging. When you’re dealing with a sibling who struggles with their mental health, complications can run rampant – and so can our emotions. For this woman, she’s dealt with a bully for an older sister her entire life. The sister’s meanness and wrath was largely directed at a...

Dating is hard. That’s a full statement on its own, but for people who struggle with issues related to their appearance – superficial things that shouldn’t bother potential mates but often do – it can be a whole other can of worms. This girl lost one of her legs as a toddler and has had...

I have no idea why people assume others are monolingual these days. People have families from different places, they’ve chosen to learn a second language on their own, etc etc, but there are plenty of reasons people can understand and speak something other than their native tongue. Is it on all of us to disclose...

I grew up in the Midwest. If you did, too, then you might know what its like to feel as if being “nice” is the best way to go about your day. What I’ve learned as an adult (and thank goodness it wasn’t too late), is that it’s ok to decide that your safety and...

I suppose there might be people out there who have always understood the difference between cousins, first cousins, second cousins, and cousins once removed, but I’m not sure I’m buying it – it’s just too confusing and even when someone explains it to you, it makes no sense. Seriously, in one ear and out the...

If you’re a true crime buff (there are so many of us these days and I love it!) then you probably know that some of the most frustrating cases around are missing persons cases – people who just disappear without a trace. If you’re someone unlucky enough to find yourself in a firsthand experience with...