Yoshitaka and Aki met at a Japanese-style bar run by Aki. At the time, they were both divorced. Yoshitaka felt attracted by Aki’s mature charm, so he decided to return a week later to speak to her. “After talking with her, I found that we both had experienced failed marriages, were raising children alone, and we also shared many common interests,” the 40-year-old said about his 65-year-old wife. Share iconA man in Japan realized his girlfriend was 25 years older than him the night before their wedding Image credits: QQ....

As one Redditor recently shared, not everyone seems to understand this as well as others. For example, one morning, his wife suddenly approached him and told him that she had applied and been accepted to become a surrogate mother for another family, all without considering him, her health, their children, or how it would impact their lives. Scroll down to read the full story! More info: Reddit Carrying a child for people who can’t have children of their own is a noble thing, but not if it comes at the cost of your own family Share icon Image credits: Amina Filkins (not the actual photo)...

Cole, from Saint Matthews, South Carolina, USA, used to weigh 585 pounds (265 kilograms), which “was as high as [his] scales would read,” he said. The American man shared before and after photographs that highlighted the incredible metamorphosis he underwent, losing a significant amount of fat. “It’s very hard to share a shirtless picture but I’ve come so far!” Cole wrote on his GoFundMe page, created on April 26, 2024....

One man considered himself the master of a certain food challenge. He’d been taking part at the same diner for years. And had a reputation for consuming crazy amounts of the same dish. So when he visited the restaurant with a big group of friends, he was certain he’d be able to get their entire bill on the house. He wasn’t prepared to be catfished during the challenge, and took to an online community to share his story....

It’s been about thirty years since the beloved acting veteran embarked on a wild Hollywood adventure that put him through plenty of plot twists and unexpected climaxes. Matthew McConaughey reflected on his career after about three decades in the industry Share icon Image credits: Camila Alves McConaughey As the 54-year-old actor recently looked back at his long-winding career, he revealed that the industry certainly has an “initiation” process that nobody told him about when he was a newbie....

Conversations stirred up on Reddit after an employee working for the fast-food joint was pictured with a face of pure disgust while the state of affairs behind a sink in the McDonald’s kitchen was revealed. The behind-the-scenes photo captured years’ worth of accumulated filth and mold underneath the restaurant’s mop sink. While the detached mop sink showed what appeared to be black mold engulfing the base, the disgusted expression on the face of the crew member spoke volumes about how appalling the discovery was to him....

In the interview hosted by Erin Lim Rhodes for E! News’ The Rundown at the Revolve Festival on Saturday, Megan advised single ladies not to “waste your energy on boys” and to “Invest in yourself” instead. “We’ve got a lot of single ladies here who are having a single summer and they need some advice from you,” Erin said as the 37-year-old actress sat opposite her. Megan Fox shared some self-care advice for all the single ladies out there during a recent interview Share icon Image credits: meganfox “I don’t know if I’m the best person to give advice, because my advice is like just learn a skill or develop a hobby, and do not waste your energy on boys,” Megan replied in the clip that she proudly posted on her own Instagram page....

The 68-year-old actor decided to flaunt what appeared to be his new “I’ve-given-up” look while attending Vince Vaughn’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Monday, August 12. Gone was the usual, meticulously styled Mel that Hollywood is accustomed to seeing. Instead, he embraced a look that seemed like he had returned from a beach holiday and forgot to change. Ditching tailored suits and polished shoes, the controversial star showed up in a wrinkled white polo and ombre blue shorts, both of which looked like they had seen better days....

Just judge for yourself: the husband of the user u/Fun_Self_5904, who told us this story, returned home after two months of absence for work, and his wife, who had been so impatiently awaiting his return for many understandable reasons, suddenly encountered an unexpected obstacle to much-coveted intimacy in the form of… well, of course, his mom! More info: Reddit The author of the post has a husband who once left for another state for 2 months with his work Share icon Image credits: Josh Willink (not the actual photo)...

However, as this Reddit user has just realized, setting aside such strong feelings often is much easier said than done. In a recent post, she described a contentious situation with the father of her daughters, who requested she take the kids early so he could accompany his new wife to the hospital — and the reason behind her refusal to do so. This woman is sharing custody of her girls with her ex-husband, and the arrangement hasn’t been without its difficulties Share icon Image credits: RDNE Stock project / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

A woman recently turned to TikTok to put a name to a common older folks’ parenting style that is still having a detrimental effect on their kids – dishonest harmony. In her video, the mom explains that she regularly encounters resistance from older folks when she tries to bring the subject up. More info: TikTok TikTok mom goes viral after revealing a common but problematic older generation approach to parenting Share icon Image credits: parkrosepermaculture...

The American TV network Lifetime has premiered a film based on the real story of a mother who spent months cyber-bullying her daughter and the high-schooler’s boyfriend while she helped authorities track down the culprit. Kendra Gail Licari, from Beal City, Michigan, is currently serving time in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of stalking a minor in 2013. Now, the shocking events have been turned into a movie titled Mommy Meanest, which premiered on Saturday (May 11) on the small screen....

I usually take my daughters to school in our family, so I don’t have any answer to the question from the user lattekim23, the author of our story today. But, judging by the abundance of comments under the original post, it has sparked some lively debate. So why not join in the discussion here, too? More info: mumsnet The author of the post is a mom herself and she usually takes her kid (or kids) to school....

Each dog was chosen to represent a month and a color uniquely suited to them. From casting calls to the photoshoots to the arrival of the calendars, it took around two months to complete. The next time the calendars can be used is in 2052. More info: isoelegant.co.uk | Instagram | Facebook | youtube.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops!...

This year, I challenged myself to draw 100 comics in 100 days. We’re now 25 days in, and I still haven’t gone completely mad. I’ll call that a success! More info: Instagram | Facebook | webtoons.com | reddit.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.

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Those who cross stitch know that in order to be in time for the winter holidays, you need to start preparing in advance. After all, you really want to prepare small Christmas gifts for all your loved ones and friends. The process of cross-stitching is not as fast as you would like, so in order not to sit on winter evenings hoping to get everything done, it is better to start now....

About a month after former YouTube influencers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for child abuse charges, new evidence was released showing the severity of the abuse and neglect that Ruby’s two children suffered at the hands of their mother. Ruby, 42, and her estranged husband, Kevin Franke, are parents to six children, Shari, Chad, Abby, Julie, Russell, and Eve. The Utah mother ran a YouTube channel, “8 Passengers,” which garnered millions of views as Ruby and Kevin documented their lives with their six children...

At the Balenciaga show during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, the two actresses were spotted having a seemingly tense interaction while trying to pose for pictures with Katy Perry. A video shared recently online captured the Frida star, 58, trying to get the Oscar-winning actress, 57, to face the cameras. However, the Boy Erased actress awkwardly brushed off the gesture. Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek’s tense exchange at the Balenciaga show went viral and sparked intense curiosity Share icon Image credits: nicolekidman Share icon Image credits: salmahayek Nicole moved the Mexico-born actress’s hand away before going on to greet pop diva Katy....

So we’ve gathered some examples of what things used to cost in the US, from “cost of living” lists, to old menus and ads. From the cost of tuition at Harvard in the 1850s to McDonald’s items, back when they just cost a few cents. We also got in touch with Daniella Flores from iliketodabble.com to learn more about managing money. “That you have to use a strict budget and restrict your life, you can manage your money and still live your life too....