Relationships

The "Relationships" section is full of inspiring stories, insightful observations, and heartwarming anecdotes about human connections. In this collection, we explore love and relationships in their most profound and enchanting forms, and it captures the essence of human bonds.

Embark on a journey through love stories that transcend time, cultural norms, and even age. Be inspired by tales of couples who defy societal expectations and find happiness in each other, despite the odds. Marvel at the power of love as it endures time, bringing joy and companionship to those who dare to embrace it.

Get to know your favorite celebrities' relationships - from budding romances and long-lasting marriages to surprising splits and heartwarming reconciliations. Witness how love unfolds in the limelight, offering an unprecedented perspective on relationship dynamics in the world of fame and fortune.

Explore intriguing analyses and thought-provoking discussions about love and relationships. Engage in reflections about the difference between love and lust. Discuss the effects of societal pressures on relationships, and the evolving definitions of love in our modern world.

Discover stories of everyday people navigating love and commitment landscapes. From the trials and tribulations of married life to the sweet triumphs of enduring love, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into everyday relationships.

Experience love's transformative power in unexpected scenarios. Whether it's a woman finding companionship in artificial intelligence or a man discovering love again after a painful loss, these stories remind us of the boundless possibilities of human connection.

In the "Relationships" section, we delve deep into the heart of what it means to love and be loved. We celebrate the beauty of human connection in all its forms and explore the complexities that come with it. It's more than just stories—it's a testament to the power of relationships and the enduring magic of love.

Recent Stories of Relationships

My Fiancé Wants to Flip the Norm on Our Wedding — His Eerie Request Raises Concern

My Fiancé Wants to Flip the Norm on Our Wedding — His Eerie Request Raises Concern
48 minutes ago

Wedding planning is undeniably a joyful yet challenging time. Both partners often have differing desires, leading to clashes—an entirely common occurrence. However, in rare instances, one partner’s desires can veer drastically off course, causing the other to question the entire marriage journey. This was the experience of a bride-to-be who turned to Reddit, seeking solace and guidance from the online community by sharing her unconventional story.

I Don’t Like the Relationship Between My Husband and His “Work Wife”, Need Advice Urgently

I Don’t Like the Relationship Between My Husband and His “Work Wife”, Need Advice Urgently
4 hours ago

A woman, 35, is feeling extremely uncomfortable about her husband’s relationship with his colleague. Though she’s always felt secure in their relationship, the woman started developing some suspicions after the series of red flags from the side of her husband. The desperate lady wrote us a letter, where she shared her whole story and asked our readers about their opinions on the situation. Her gut feeling is prompting her that something is wrong, but she doesn’t want to make mistakes in her relationship and is seeking for advice.

Help! My Wife Kept Her Pregnancy a Secret From Me

Help! My Wife Kept Her Pregnancy a Secret From Me
16 hours ago

Women hiding their pregnancy isn’t something new. Many do so for professional reasons, others for more personal ones. Still, it took by surprise a husband who found out about his wife’s pregnancy accidentally. Although she has since come clean and explained the heartbreaking reasons why she did it, he can’t shake the feeling of betrayal. So he asked us for help.

I Forgave My Ex for Cheating, but He Ruined Everything Again

I Forgave My Ex for Cheating, but He Ruined Everything Again
day ago

Deciding to remarry an ex-spouse isn’t common, and those who do usually have a strong reason to believe it’s the right choice. Amy, our main character, felt it was natural to remarry her ex because she still had feelings for him. However, as things unfolded, Amy began to question whether giving her ex another chance was the right decision.

My Husband Didn’t Want to Spend Our First Wedding Night Together

My Husband Didn’t Want to Spend Our First Wedding Night Together
2 days ago

Lana’s wedding night took a shocking turn when she discovered her groom’s unexpected plans. Furious and questioning her choices, she sought advice. It’s a stark reminder that even on the happiest days, life can throw curveballs that make us rethink everything.

I Overheard My Fiancé Reveal to His Best Friend the Unsettling Motive Behind His Proposal

I Overheard My Fiancé Reveal to His Best Friend the Unsettling Motive Behind His Proposal
3 days ago

Transparency and openness between partners are essential pillars for a healthy relationship. If this foundation isn't solid enough from the start of a marriage, the latter is bound to fail. And challenging truths should always be voiced, no matter their difficulty. Recently, a woman on the brink of marriage overheard her soon-to-be husband confessing a heart-wrenching detail to his best friend. What she heard shattered her reality, prompting her to seek help and guidance by writing a letter to Bright Side.

I Can’t Wrap My Head Around the Secret I Just Uncovered About My Own Husband

I Can’t Wrap My Head Around the Secret I Just Uncovered About My Own Husband
3 days ago

Holding secrets within a couple can cause enduring damage to the relationship, often resulting in a permanent breach of trust. However, in some cases, patience and effective communication can pave the way for resolution, ultimately strengthening the bond between partners. Recently, a woman grappled with a startling revelation about her husband. Unsure whether to confront him or not, she turned to Bright Side, composing a letter in search of guidance and counsel.

My Best Friend Is in Love With My Husband and I Don’t Know What to Do

My Best Friend Is in Love With My Husband and I Don’t Know What to Do
3 days ago

Best friends may be the real light of our life. They lend us a hand in the times of pain and trouble, may even help us solve our problems, and some even babysit our kids. But for our today’s heroine her best friend may soon turn into her worst foe, all because of the love triangle, where the woman, her friend and the woman’s husband are the main sides. The woman wrote a letter to our editorial and asked our readers for opinions and advice, here’s her story.

My Husband Cheated on Me and Now Wants to Keep His Affair Child

My Husband Cheated on Me and Now Wants to Keep His Affair Child
4 days ago

Saving a marriage after an affair, even more so the one where your partner has a child with another person, is very challenging and implies making difficult life-changing decisions. A user on Reddit asked for people’s opinions on her life situation, where she absolutely refused to have any relationship with her husband’s child from an affair.

My Husband Started Controlling My Most Basic Needs and I'm Trapped

My Husband Started Controlling My Most Basic Needs and I'm Trapped
4 days ago

In relationships, trust, respect, and support are essential for a strong connection. However, some partners may attempt to control the other, leading to imbalance and stress. This behavior, influenced by insecurities, power dynamics, or psychological issues, can manifest in various ways, from subtle manipulation to outright dominance. Recently, a Reddit user reached out to the online community for advice regarding her husband’s irrational demand.

Trending stories of Relationships

My Husband Kept Telling Me That My Body Stinks, I Just Found Out Why He Did It and I’m Raging

My Husband Kept Telling Me That My Body Stinks, I Just Found Out Why He Did It and I’m Raging
3 weeks ago

A woman, 35, wrote a desperate letter to our editorial. She said that she simply doesn’t know how to come to terms with the fact that her husband turned out to be a very mean person. The woman told us that he was constantly making comments about her body odor, and she even started having some problems with her mental state because of it. But the revelation that she made further, made her just mad, and we feel for her, having found out the details of her husband’s intrigue.

My Boyfriend Was Hiding All My Stuff, and Just Now I Learned About His Creepy Intentions

My Boyfriend Was Hiding All My Stuff, and Just Now I Learned About His Creepy Intentions
month ago

A woman, 32, wrote a letter to our editorial to tell her absolutely mind-boggling story that had the least expected ending that surprised us. She told how her boyfriend of 5 years started to behave in a very strange way, and at some point she even questioned her own sanity because of his deeds. But thanks to the techno progress, we can have such things as a nanny cam, and owing to it the woman finally learned what it all was about.

My Husband Was Hiding His Best Friend From Me, I Found Out Why, and I’m Livid

My Husband Was Hiding His Best Friend From Me, I Found Out Why, and I’m Livid
4 weeks ago

A woman, 38, has written a letter to our editorial, and told us her heart-wrenching story. She accidentally found out why her beloved husband was hiding his best friend from her. The woman is desperate and doesn’t know what to do, after she found out the painful truth. She wants to know our readers’ opinions on her situation and asked us to publish her story.

A Woman Found a Tampon in Her Husband’s Car, and Learned a Creepy Truth About Him

A Woman Found a Tampon in Her Husband’s Car, and Learned a Creepy Truth About Him
3 months ago

A 29-year-old woman recently told a story on Reddit that described why a couple of tampons had ruined her absolutely happy marriage. After seven years and 2 kids together, she had not a single reason to believe her 30-year-old husband would cheat on her. But what she discovered, later, made her wish he’d better cheated after all.

The Heartbreaking Reason Why Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee’s Relationship Ended

The Heartbreaking Reason Why Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee’s Relationship Ended
6 months ago

Hollywood has been hit with a wave of heartbreaking divorces, but none is as shocking as Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee’s, who had been together for 27 years before announcing their split in September 2023. Now, someone close to the ex-couple decided to share what happened to their relationship and why it ended.

10+ True Stories About Weddings That Ended Up Ruined

10+ True Stories About Weddings That Ended Up Ruined
4 months ago

Getting married takes a lot of planning, and having a perfect wedding is nearly impossible. However, some people really get the short end of the stick. Whether because of family disagreements, surprising weather issues, or unfortunate accidents, many weddings end poorly, and some of these marriage mishaps have made their way to social media.

12 People Share ’’Horror Stories’’ About Their Exes

12 People Share ’’Horror Stories’’ About Their Exes
6 months ago

It’s never easy when a love story is on the verge of ending. Some couples gradually drift apart, while others experience an abrupt conclusion due to a troubling revelation or a tragic twist of fate. Despite the unique nature of their stories, the people on this list dared to revisit the fateful day when their romance came to an end, and they chose to share their experiences with millions of people on the internet.

I Immediately Dumped My Boyfriend After He Left My Closet Door Open

I Immediately Dumped My Boyfriend After He Left My Closet Door Open
2 months ago

A woman has taken to Reddit to tell her quite whimsical story. She mentioned that her boyfriend got furious when she broke up with him because of a trifle, as he thought. He just left the closet door open, and he thought it was absolutely unfair on her end to end their relationship because of it. But in her post, the woman gave her reasoning for it, and many people agreed with her decision after reading her story.

My Husband Divorced Me to Marry His Young Mistress, I Then Offered Them a Deal They Both Totally Hated

My Husband Divorced Me to Marry His Young Mistress, I Then Offered Them a Deal They Both Totally Hated
2 months ago

A woman, 45, wrote a letter to our editorial and told us her very unusual family story. It might be not so unique: a husband in his late 40s leaving a wife of many years for someone who’s young and “fresh”. But the woman found a very witty way to show her husband and his young mistress that she’s not the person who’ll cry day and night, and she also has something up her sleeve to make them feel very uncomfortable.

15 Users Tell How They Knew They Had Fallen in Love With the Wrong Person

15 Users Tell How They Knew They Had Fallen in Love With the Wrong Person
8 months ago

In the complex dance of love, we sometimes encounter couples who seem destined for an unfortunate ending. It’s not easy to take off the rose-colored glasses and let go of a relationship that doesn’t work out, but sometimes some situations force us to accept that Cupid has smitten us with the wrong person. On this occasion, Internet users answered how they realized their relationship would end soon.

10 Messages From People Who Are Better Off Never Using a Phone Again

10 Messages From People Who Are Better Off Never Using a Phone Again
3 years ago

Everyone can screw up on a phone like sending something to the wrong person, confusing someone's name, or just by saying something stupid. But messages can't be unsent, leaving some conversations so awkward they're impossible to forget. And if nothing else, they give us a great reason to laugh.

Best of the Week of Relationships

14 Celebrities That Remarried and Got a Second Chance at Love

14 Celebrities That Remarried and Got a Second Chance at Love
year ago

According to research, adults that are 55 years old or older are more likely to remarry than young adults. This fact makes sense since it takes time to go from one relationship to another. Not everyone is fortunate enough to find true love once, twice, or even four times, so if you have the chance, you’d better seize it. We at Bright Side gathered 14 celebrities who showed us that when it comes to love, it’s better late than never.

I Hired a Private Detective to Check My Husband, and Revealed a Truth That Doesn’t Let Me Sleep Peacefully at Night

I Hired a Private Detective to Check My Husband, and Revealed a Truth That Doesn’t Let Me Sleep Peacefully at Night
3 weeks ago

A woman, 35, has written a letter to our editorial and told us her family story, that made us have mixed feelings and feel for our heroine. She suspected her husband of cheating on her, and hired a private detective to check if she was right. But the truth that she revealed, appeared to be far beyond the ordinary infidelity, and now the woman just can’t come to terms with what her beloved spouse was doing behind her back.

My Mother-In-Law Is Extremely Possessive About My Husband, Things Have Become Unhealthy

My Mother-In-Law Is Extremely Possessive About My Husband, Things Have Become Unhealthy
5 months ago

The relationship between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law may sometimes twist so whimsically, that it may deserve to be a plot for a book or a drama movie. One woman, who is absolutely happy in her marriage, is losing it because of her mother-in-law’s possessive behavior towards her husband. The woman wrote a post where she described the details of her family relations, which have become hard to handle and she’s seeking advice from people who might have been in a similar situation.

Monthly Top Picks of Relationships

15 Pictures That Show the Reality of Modern Relationships

15 Pictures That Show the Reality of Modern Relationships
4 years ago

Modern relationships have their own specific flair. We meet on Tinder, follow each other on social media, and order a meal in for delivery. But sometimes it’s nice to look at yourself from a different angle to become more aware of modern romantic trends.

10 Signs That a Relationship Is Not Worth Saving Anymore

10 Signs That a Relationship Is Not Worth Saving Anymore
4 years ago

A bad relationship will not only make your life harder, but constant fights can also lead to severe depression. Being the only one putting effort into a relationship can be exhausting and tiring, especially when you don’t know where the 2 of you are heading. If it feels as if your relationship is going in circles, it is best to calmly think about whether it is worth saving at all.

Linda Hunt Met Her Partner Before Fame, and Everything We Know About Them

Linda Hunt Met Her Partner Before Fame, and Everything We Know About Them
10 months ago

It’s no secret that Linda Hunt has had a legendary career spanning several decades, but what has caught our attention, even more, is her equally extraordinary love life. She met her true love when she was not yet famous and always considered herself as ’not beautiful or pretty.’ But we are here to say that she is more than just pretty. Let’s explore how her love life began and where she is now.