17 Women Open Up About The Aspects Of "Girlhood" They Miss, And It's A Nostalgia Overload
September 29, 2025
6.
“I miss getting ready with my friends; that was always the most fun of the night — blasting music, doing hair and makeup, and just having the best time.”
—u/tangerinebutth0le
“My friends and I are all in our late 30s now, and once a year, we…
18 Older Adults Reveal The Aspects Of Their High School Experience That Are Unacceptable Today
August 17, 2025
3.
“First-year high school kids smoking in plain sight of the principal — on school property, no less.”
—u/nevadapirate
“1980: We were allowed to smoke with a smoking pass. I went to a vocational school for the last two years of high school, and…
8.
“Being positive at all times.”
—u/BlueStarFern22
“I’m Greek and I was raised with the mentality that life is going to be hard sometimes. This year, I’ve had two different American friends tell me they’re trying everything to be…
5.
“The expectation to respond to texts immediately. It’s like you constantly owe your partner your undivided time and attention.”
—u/victrolasparkling
“My partner is like this, and honestly, I hate it. When I’m working and not on my phone…
Weird American Norms That Confuse The Rest Of The World
If you are from the United States, there are probably lots of aspects of everyday life and culture that feel so commonplace you’d never second-guess them. But for someone from elsewhere, these…
