Boyfriend repeatedly points out her faults, but girlfriend’s reply teaches him a lesson for life

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Monica Pop
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Love is the most powerful force on earth that has the power to change the world, but should we let it change who we are as a person? 

When we fall for someone and get involved in a relationship we should be aware there are sacrifices and compromises both partners should settle on. However, there are some things we should never change for the sake of the other person. One of them is our identity, as well as our individuality. It’s an undeniable fact that those slight changes in our character that take place without us even being aware of them may result in letting important pieces of our identity as an individual slip away.

Many times people who are emotionally attached to another person lose track of how much change is enough. We should never let our personality, our beliefs, our body, our personal growth, and the chance of making our own decisions suffer because someone else said so. 

One girl knows this all to well. She gave up everything and bent over backwards for her boyfriend for too long. Now when she’s finally free from that toxic relationship she decided to write an open letter and speak up about all the changes she was forced to go through. Her words are wise and worth reading. 

 

The open letter

“You always told me I didn’t look good with long hair and that you preferred girls with short hair. So I kept my hair cut above my shoulders at all times.

You laughed at me and told me I looked ridiculous when I dyed my hair red when we were together. So a week later I dyed it back blonde.

You would always point out if I was wearing too much makeup. (Winged eyeliner and mascara most of the time).

So I just stopped wearing it.

You told me tattoos and piercings were tacky and ugly and would try to take out my belly button ring every time you saw it.

So I took out my piercings and didn’t get any more tattoos.

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You pointed out my stretch marks every chance you got. So I did my best to keep them hidden.

You pointed out every single flaw I had. So I lost every bit of confidence I had.

I did everything I could to be what you wanted. I did everything you told me to do. It still wasn’t good enough. You left me for a younger prettier girl. Someone you could mold and shape into what you wanted. Like you tried to do with me. And up until a few months ago, I blamed myself for everything that happened. You blamed me too.

But finally, I started to see the truth. You weren’t out of my league. I was out of yours. I wasn’t the one who wasn’t good enough for you. You were the one who wasn’t good enough for me. You couldn’t accept me for who I was. When I took you the way you were.

So now here I am a few months later. My hair is past my shoulders. My hair is bright red. I’ve got a new tattoo. New piercings. Started wearing makeup again. I eat whatever I want whenever I want and weigh 135 pounds. I still have my stretch marks.

And I’ve finally gotten my confidence back. I finally see myself looking back at me when I look in the mirror.

It’s so hard for me to come out about this and admit that I became so vulnerable because of one guy. Something I always said would never happen. It’s humiliating to even think about how low I got. But what gives me the guts to come out about this is the fact that I overcame it and I’m finally back to who I really am. – Feeling free.”

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Always remember that if someone truly loves you, they would never ask from you to change who you are. Find a partner who would love everything about you and will love both your inner and outside beauty. Never set for anything less. 

All-girl dance team steal the show when lights go out halfway through

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Monica Pop
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Getting to the finals of the Tournament of Champions meant so much to the dedicated basketball players and everyone at the Dodge City High School. But no matter how excited the guys were to be taking part in such a competition, someone else stole the show. 

As the school was both taking part and hosting the 76th tournament, they wanted to make sure the visitors have enjoyable time so they came up with what turned to be one of the best half-time dancing performances ever.

There is something mesmerizing about these synchronized movements that easily capture people’s attention. And although we are sure you’ve seen many similar group dances, we assure you this one is unlike anything you’ve stumbled upon. 

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Once the video of the performance was posted on YouTube, this dancing crew became an internet sensation.

With a million views and that many positive comments, this is really one-of-a-kind show. Sue Kidd, a fan of the drill team, wrote on the school’s Facebook page:

“A bit of background for Dodge City HS, located on the western plains of KS. Total enrollment is 2000 students, 81% are minority and of that 76% Hispanic, and with low unemployment in the community.”

“The school is focused on academic success AND respect for all students through a strong focus on character development. This is an example of that success. Congratulations!”

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After the first spectacular halftime, dancers took the basketball court and everyone assumed a nice choreography would relieve the stress of the tense game, but what unfolded in front of the audience’s eyes was way more than just a dance.

This was definitely something to remember. 

The girls started moving along the melody of the famous “Hallelujah” and then all of a sudden the lights went off and people were left wondering what was going on.

The dancers’ matching outfits consisting of white dresses, capes with angel wings, and crowns on their heads started glowing in the dark, creating an amazing scene. The music went from quiet to vivid and these girls were dancing in perfect sync. 

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Many people say how this performance is Super Bowl half-time worth, if not better. Great job ladies and Coach Conrardy!

Take a look at it in the video below. 

Truth turns heads when dad and step-dad pose with daughter

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Monica Pop
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Until recently, people had been very judgmental when it came to non-traditional families. It’s not that they’ve accepted it as a norm over night, but many realized that everyone should live their life as they please, even if that means two daddies or two mommies raising a child together. 

That is pretty much the case with this little princess’ family. The five-year-old Willow shares two loving fathers who love her to the moon and back and will do anything for her happiness. 

The world learned of this unusually beautiful family just recently when the photos of the sweet photoshoot of Dylan Lenox and David Mengon with their daughter saw the light of the Internet. 

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Dylan is very happy he got the chance to welcome beautiful Willow in his life. She is the daughter he always wanted and now he proudly goes with the name of “Bonus Dad.” “Daddy David” on the other hand is happy his daughter will have another male influence in her life. Both David and Dylan agree how meeting each other means meeting their best friend. 

The thing is that the two really are just friends. Dylan will soon marry Willow’s mother, Sarah Mengon who is David’s ex wife. All the three adults agree how this “union” that they have created has a positive influence on the girl. Double the fathers, double the love, don’t you think so?

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Everyone agrees how co-parenting can be exhausting and affect children’s happiness, especially if the parents went through rough divorce. Untying the knot is usually followed by harsh words being spoken to one another and long and costly custody battles. Luckily, not every couple that decides to go separate ways goes through these inconveniences. 

This family is a proof of how things can be done another way when children are involved. 

After Dylan posted the photo of the two fathers posing with their cute princess, people realized that not every relationship of happy people conforms to the norm. 

“When we care more about our children (on both sides of the party) than the way society has taught us to be towards (ex’s/baby mommas/daddy’s) then walls will fall, life will be free of hatred and remorse, and our children will conquer the foolish “norms” that media has shoved in our faces. He stays at our home when he visits, because family is always welcome. He is not an outsider, he is and will always be a part of my life for the simple fact that we share the same daughter!”

One would expect for a situation like this to be perceived as awkward by both men, but Dylan and David know better than that. They say how Sarah is the one to blame for the harmonious relationship between the three. 

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Actually, Sara was the one who took the picture of her ex and future husband and their daughter. It was a daddy-daughter dance day at school and guess who stole all the attention? 

It’s amazing how three grown ups managed to put the girl’s well-being on the top of their list of priorities. We are sure Willow is one lucky girl, because she is surrounded with some extra love. 

Father and son are driving in the car when the Sinatra music drops.

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Monica Pop
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According to psychologists, the father figure plays a crucial part in the process of raising children the right way. It’s not like those growing up without a dad end up being less successful than those who do, but having a male influence in the house certainly makes childhood a bit easier. 

The video below shows a very special moment shared between a father and his little boy. These two not only know how to have fun together, but they made our day more enjoyable too. It’s amazing how a dull car ride can turn into one of the most memorable experiences that help make the bond between these father and a son even stronger. 

At the end of the day, small but meaningful occasions like this one are what make life worth living. 

 

We are sure you’ve stumbled upon many videos of this type before, but once you take a look at this one you’ll know why many agree it’s by far the best one out there. Get ready for your heart to be melted. 

 

It’s pretty obvious that both this father and his lovely son are used to having enjoyable time together. Once they get into the car, they turn the radio on and everything is ready for their performance. Their duetting is on point as the boy starts singing and welcomes daddy to join him.

The love between them is undeniable. We do hope they remain this close even after the boy grows older. Nothing’s wrong with your dad being your best friend, that’s for sure. 

 

However, what caught the attention of most of the people who got to witness this very unique moment is the choice of song. Honestly, not many young children have ever heard of Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis Jr. yet this boy knows every word of their legendary hit “Me and My Shadow.”

Their vocals blends just perfectly. I do hope you are going to enjoy this video as much as I did.  

25 teachers who have the most hilarious way of dealing with students

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Monica Pop
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If you have a teacher friend, or you are a teacher yourself then you are all too familiar with all those struggles they are facing every single day. One may say that each profession has its own pros and cons, but no other job includes shaping tiny minds. Teachers have great influence over the way their students learn and behave and they are well aware that the long lessons require some fun time too. 

Balancing between learning and not getting bored during the classes is what great teachers do best. How do they do it? Take a look at the below list of 25 teachers who are everything but ordinary. I wish I had one of them while I was at college.  

1. Yeah, he gets it

 

2. At least there was a prize

 

3. Lord of the Rings to the Rescue

 

4. Funny chemistry teacher

 

5. The fourth one has to be worth extra credit

 

6. Sounds logical to me

 

7. Use the force, Luke

 

8. It’s gotta be better than coffee

 

9. No more cheating

 

10. Science via memes

 

11. I’ve got proof

 

12. This kid gets it

 

13. At least he has a sense of humor

 

14. Don’t run off with the pen

 

15. Well played

 

16. They will never steal the teacher’s pencils

 

17. We understand

 

18. This failed test comes with an application

 

19. Everybody would have fallen for this one

 

20. Great fundraiser idea

 

21. What would you do?

 

22. Does physics have to be boring?

 

23. #The truth hurts

 

24. Goodbye Pluto

 

25. He’s a Lego version of himself

How a husband and wife scared a cab driver out of his wits

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Monica Pop
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The most amusing stories come from taxi drivers. They get to meet many new people on a daily basis and the interesting thing is that they have no idea who they are going to run across. We don’t even want to imagine how surprised this taxi driver was after he witnessed the conversation between a husband and a wife who happened to be his passenger. This is truly hilarious. Having been burgled in the past, we turned on a ‘night light’ and the answering machine, then put the cat in the backyard. When our cab arrived, we walked out our front door and our rather tubby cat scooted between our legs inside, then ran up the stairs. Because our cat likes to chase our budgie we really didn’t want to leave them un-chaperoned so my husband ran inside to retrieve her and put her in the back yard again. Because I didn’t want the taxi driver to know our house was going to be empty all evening, I explained to him that my husband would be out momentarily as he was just bidding goodnight to my mother. A few minutes later he got into the cab all hot and bothered, and said (to my growing horror and amusement) as the cab pulled away. “Sorry it took so long but the stupid bitch was hiding under the bed and I had to poke her ass with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off so i grabbed her by the neck and wrapped her in a blanket so she wouldn’t scratch me like she did last time. But it worked! I hauled her fat arse down the stairs and threw her into the backyard… she had better not shit in the vegetable garden again.” The silence in the taxi was deafening…

Kind doctor’s thoughtful gift is something his patients never see coming

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Monica Pop
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Welcoming that tiny bundle of joy into your life changes everything. Even if it means sleepless nights and being surrounded by poops and diapers, it is by far the best thing one can experience. 

Dr.Erik Bostrom from Minnesota knows the joy of becoming a parent all too well. Why? Because his every day is spent around people who become parents the moment he delivers their little ones into this world. Moms and dads unselfishly share their joy with this very special man who knows just how to thank them. 

This doctor does something incredibly beautiful for the babies, and the story of his kind deeds is now shared around the country and the world. 

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This generous and kind hearted doctor doesn’t only make sure the babies are safely delivered, but takes further care of their mommies, including helping them handling postpartum health safely. 

As he says it himself, he simply loves his job. And he loves it to the extent that he wants to connect to every newborn and their families in a more personal level. He does it by doing something really sweet. Dr. Bostrum sews personalized blankets for every of his baby patients. 

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He says he does it because he wants his patients to be happy and to have something to remember the best day of their life. He found sewing a bit hard at the beginning but now he does it like a real professional. He also admits how all the effort pays off when he sees the new mothers smile. They all cherish this precious gift because it’s handmade and sewed with lots of love. 

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Lacie Hietalati gave birth to a baby daughter just recently and she also got one of this amazing personalized blankets. During their two-week check up visit, Dr. Bostrom welcomed them with a smile and the unique gift. Lacie was surprised because she didn’t expect for a doctor to do such a lovely thing. 

It’s amazing how he finds the time to sew all those blankets by himself knowing he has lots of patients and a busy schedule. But we guess that when you love something so much, nothing is impossible. 

Dr. Bostrom’s generosity is truly unique. We all agree that we need more people like him in this world who would make us feel like the most special people or patients. Way to go Dr. Bostrom, you are our hero. 

Kechi performs Golden Buzzer worthy song on AGT

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Monica Pop
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The best of the best performers are in the run for the Champion’s title of the special America’s Got Talent edition. Incredible vocals such as that of Susan Boyle and Angelica Hale could be heard filling the air and making the audience go mad. The series also features winners, finalists, and starts from the other “Got Talent” franchises spanning 194 countries who brought on stage memorable and fan-favorite acts.  

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The good news is that one of our favorite contestants with a unique life story is back and stronger than ever. Kechi Okwuchi’s life wasn’t an easy one but she proved everyone around her that nothing could stand on her path of becoming a star. 

When she was just a college student she was involved in a plane crash. She boarded that plane together with 60 of her classmates. Tragically, it fell down soon after it took off with all of her Kechi’s friends losing their life. This lucky lady and another person were the only survivors out of all 107 passengers. 

From that moment on her life turned upside down. The road to recovery was tough and painful, but thanks to her mother’s support she managed to overcome the struggles she was facing. 

One crucial factor that helped her along the way was the power of music. Her mother would never stop singing to her, and that made her fall in love with the notes, the tunes, and the melodies. 

“The next day and the next day, I remember my mom singing to me. I had no idea I’d one day be standing on the stage of America’s Got Talent and singing.”

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When she first appeared on the show in 2017, her voice and her story captivated the hearts of the judges and the crowd. Simon Cowell who is considered one of the most strict of the four judges said:

“You deserve a place here tonight, not just based upon your story, but based upon your talent.”

This time, she treated the audience that was eagerly waiting for her performance with a rendition of Calum Scott’s “You Are The Reason.” Her powerful voice along with her humble personality had everyone yelling from the rooftop. 

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This brave young lady comes as the full package, including undeniable talent, sparkling smile, and inspirational life story. She pours her soul on that stage letting everyone know she is a fierce competitor. 

The judges only have word of praise for the incredible performance. Howie Mendel refers to her as a “champion of life” which she certainly is. Kechi proved many times before that she’s a survivor and we are certain she’ll come up as a winner again. 

And for Simon, he said:

“I’m going to be honest with you. I didn’t really like it that much,”

 than added with his full voice how he actually loved it, reaching for the Golden Buzzer. Kechi burst into tears of joy as she saw her mother swiping hers.  

“My one regret was I wasn’t able to give her the Golden Buzzer. You want to know what a champion is? This is a champion.”

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This golden girls is now headed to the finals. We keep our fingers crossed for you Kechi! 

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