Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

We all know that stealing is wrong, but sometimes, things that aren’t technically part of our meal find their way into our to-go boxes. At least, I know that I accumulated a cabinet full of ramekins somehow, and I’m pretty sure I didn’t buy them. One woman absconded with one of those adorable, tiny, faux-cast-iron skillets...

When you hear the word ‘etiquette‘ it might seem a little old fashioned, like something that belongs in a Jane Austen novel or an episode of Bridgerton. That said, plenty of people would argue that being polite is always in season. If you’re one of them and want to make sure there’s not anything you’re missing,...

One thing that many people find reassuring about science is that they can turn to it for an explanation on pretty much anything under the sun. Even if they don’t know for sure, they’ve got theories, but even so, it can be unsettling when all of the best scientists in the world admit they are...

When you pay a good amount of money for a car, you expect to be able to access all of the features that were loaded onto it before you signed on the dotted line and drove it off the lot…right? Well, if you’ve purchased a certain model of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle, or are planning to...

No one wants to think that their partner, who loves them and intends to do their best to make them happy for the duration of their relationship, would take a risk like cheating. We all know that infidelity is fairly common, however, and it often spells doom for the couple involved. So, what if you...

The past couple of years have changed so many things about our lives, but arguably one of the upsides is that people seem to know their worth and be willing to demand better treatment at work. One of the ways this is happening is through “quiet quitting,” which is the practice of doing the absolute...

If you or someone you love doesn’t have a food allergy, there’s a good chance that even if you’re technically aware they could be life threatening, it’s tough to grasp how tough it can be to do things like eat out. Scary, even. If you or someone you love does have a food allergy, there’s a...

I don’t think any of us want to hear that a close friend or family member is sick with cancer. Most of us would go above and beyond to help them out with childcare, rides, meals, and the rest…but how much to too much to expect? OP isn’t even friends with the cancer patient per...

There’s one camp here that would say it’s your house and you should be able to wear what you want, but there’s another side that says making others uncomfortable is a d*%k move. OP is “a practical nudist” and prefers to wear as few clothes as possible when hanging out at home. Or at her...

An engagement ring is something many women dream about for years before they actually meet a man who slips one on their finger. For that reason (and many others), most are protective of – and very sentimental about – the piece of jewelry. This OP has a soon-to-be 5yo niece who is very curious and...

Not as many people aspire to own a home as used to, and for good reason. Prices for absolutely everything have absolutely skyrocketed, and if there’s one thing you can count on when it comes to home ownership, it’s that it’s going to cost a pretty penny sooner or later. These 17 homeowners learned that...

People want to be clean and look nice and not smell. I truly believe this, because almost all of us were traumatized at some point in elementary school by being called stinky or watching the insult destroy someone else. If that fear has followed you into adulthood, first, welcome to the club. Second, here are...

To anyone who has ever worked in an office, it’s no secret that dynamics in the workplace can be as complex as they are elsewhere in your life. There’s a hierarchy, a philosophy, and a bunch of other things that must be navigated in order for everyone to be successful and happy. This OP is...

Most of us are kind at heart, and since humans are largely tribal by nature, we have an instinct to care for people when they need it them most. Which is why a majority of us would let a friend stay with us for a bit if they were having a hard time – but...

Grief is one of those things that everyone experiences differently, but also that cannot be truly explained until you have felt the full force of it yourself. We can assume from this post that OP has not lost anyone very close to her yet, because she and her husband are super uncomfortable with the way...