myTakes: Family & Friends

1. They will flirt with your S.O. / Crush This is a big sign that they will back stab you, and could possibly even go after your crush or SO if given the opportunity. Be attentive to how they act when your man is around....

We are but a few hours out from 2017 which for a lot of people means a fresh start, making changes in their lives, and trying to figure out ways to do better for themselves and their families in the new year. I think part...

Whether you pet is naughty or nice, we love to spoil them with gifts and indulge them in treats. Spoil your pet the right way by not leaving them off of your gift-giving list, as they bring us joy all year round. Here are...

For a lot of people, the holidays are the worst time of year. The thought of the holiday season quite literally seems to bring on a depression. Maybe a family member died during this time, or you struggle with the thought...

Friendships do end when friends stop communicating soundly. This isn't just present in dramas and series; they do happen for everyone's reasons. It might be because of jealousy, excessive competition, and/or intolerance....

Ghosting is actually more obvious than you know. It can be noticeable enough when done repetitively. It can be sensed by instincts. Confrontation will most likely result when proven true and when the doer is deemed...

Meeting your significant others family for the first time over the holidays can be nerve racking. If you've been with him or her for a long time now, and the family has yet to meet you, this will be their first...

Hi there. I'm a child, a teenager. Being a sixteen year old, I'm aware of the world's issues, but still not an adult (learning about these issues is the main reason teens are mad and sad). I've encountered all sorts of...

Life is a gamble. In fact, you never know what cards you’ll be dealt. One of those cards determines your family. You’re forced to cohabitate with people that may drive you crazy more often than not. Unlike most of my...

I hear people say this to their kids all the time, or even people my age will say this; like if someone complains and they're living with their family. I think saying this makes no sense at all, and is stupid. After...

Sometimes giving unsolicited advice is not the best thing in the world to do when a friend or family member has a problem. Sometimes that advice comes from a hypocritical place; we tell them to do the same exact thing we...

Yes these are all real reasons people choose to have children. The world is filled with idiots and they keep spawning children for these reasons. Smart people and people who are child-free by choice are quickly being...

I have two best friends and both of them currently have boyfriends. We are three of us in our friendship circle (er, five if you include the boyfriends) and everything has been really jolly and, sometimes, complicated...

This Take is my first one and a part of my life that I don't often talk about. Thanks for reading in advance and I won't be enabling anonymous for that reason. ** The word "hishow" in Somali is a command to be shameful....