19 Critical Life Lessons From Adults That Young People Are Completely Missing
January 26, 2026
19 Things Young People Should Know, From Older People
Older people can be wiser thanks to their lived experiences. So when we asked the BuzzFeed Community: “Tell us the good life advice you want to give to young adults,” so many people over 30…
Adults Are Sharing The Eye-Opening Life Lessons They Wish They Knew Sooner, And Wow
January 17, 2026
“Life isn’t nearly as long as we think it is, and we spend a lot of time thinking about and doing stuff that doesn’t matter 20 years later, and sometimes not even 20 minutes later. So take everything in, and don’t be afraid to slow down.”
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People Are Sharing The Things That Aren't Actually "Mandatory" In Life, And I Learned A Few Important Lessons Here
December 21, 2025
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“Hearing me out without getting defensive. I had a million comebacks ready, and my college roommate said, ‘I’m sorry, thank you for talking to me about this. I’ll do better.’ Floored.”
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“I, too, remember…
My 5-Year-Old Daughter Said She Wanted To Take Pole Dancing Lessons. Here's What I Told Her.
December 20, 2025
I held back giggles. What do you say to a little girl who lets you hold their soul like that? I know many people might be horrified if their daughter saw a pole dancer at such a young age. Old Puritan belief systems have deep roots in us. But as a parent, I’ve never wanted…
17 Life Lessons Millennials Are Begging Gen Z To Learn Before It's Too Late
November 20, 2025
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“Focus on yourself and the family and the life you’ve created for yourself. With social media, everyone is in everyone else’s business.”
“If you have such strong opinions that have most likely been fed to you through your phone, are…
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“Relationships are optional. If you don’t like the direction one is headed, you can end it at any time.”
“Too many people fall into the sunk cost fallacy and stay in relationships (friends, lovers, family) for much longer than they should…
Music is at the heart of Coco. In the movie, it’s used as a way to connect with both the dead and the living, and to bridge the gap between the worlds. Music also has a key role to play in Día de los Muertos. All-night celebrations at cemeteries will often be…
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“Having an open marriage can be a lot of fun. It also baffles a lot of people. Some folks actually get angry because you’re okay with other people touching or having sex with your spouse, but they never actually have a reason for that outside of…
