The speaker expresses the desire to have a family and feeling regret for being too harsh with a potential partner. They also discuss the value of having family and wanting to have that family feeling.
The cultural norm of teenagers leaving home at 18 is not feasible for every family and is largely driven by the banking system to make extended family members pay for multiple households. Good relationships with your children are important for a healthy marriage.
The saying "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way" contrasts with happy families, who are all happy in the same way.
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
A transcript telling the story of a lost six-year-old girl who was helped by her family and a good Samaritan on a highway.
A family of three takes a leap of faith and moves to start a new life after the mother meets a new client at her job as a real estate agent.
The speaker receives a surprise package of popcorn at the office, and realizes it was sent by their parents.
The speaker discusses their family history, including their grandparents' occupations in the parks department and a mental institution.
Shandel struggles to find a ride to bring her daughter Candy home. She receives offers of help, but is hesitant to rely on others.
The speaker recounts how he received news about his aunt's impending death and reflects on her life as a survivor who worked hard to overcome adversity.
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
A conversation about family and parenting, including the metaphor of parents as a bow and arrow, and the importance of staying connected with family members.
The speaker reflects on the importance of passing down stories and experiences to future generations as a source of hope and inspiration, even if they may not fully understand them at a young age.
Liver King discusses the significance of family bonds, taking on more responsibilities, and the everyday messages he receives from fans that motivate him to continue his work.
The real father of Kaitlyn and Gabby was never really in their life. Kaitlyn and James had an okay relationship while Alaina was still married to James.
Ashley's love for religion and family remained constant throughout her life, but balancing family and school was a challenge. Despite her husband's increasing work hours, they both still loved being parents.
The unhealthy competition and work culture are splitting families, not young men. The gender struggle should not be set up as sperm versus egg, as all of us are the product of sperm and egg.
This transcript snippet touches on family dynamics and how a podcast like Stuff You Should Know can bring people together despite changes and differences in family relationships.
The speaker reflects on memories of their grandmother, including a visit just before her death and her driving habits.
A son reflects on the precious 15 years he spent playing and spending time with his father before he was unsure if he would be able to do anything again following a devastating accident.
The speaker talks about how coaches and their families are important and how they treat them like their own.
The speaker reminisces about her loved one who used to send her cards on every holiday including Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's Day, and how much she misses her. She also shares how much she idolized her mother as a child despite not fully understanding the conflicts between her and her grandmother.
In this episode, the hosts talk about their emotional dad moments, including instances where their dads have cried.
The speaker shares memories of fun family moments and encourages not feeling guilty about having fun during celebrations or if someone has passed away while also emphasizing the importance of coming up with ideas to have fun with loved ones.
A mother reflects on the love and memories shared with her children despite going through tragedy with the loss of two loved ones.
The speaker shares their interest in a person named Jason's family life and describes it as multi-faceted and intriguing.
A person talks about their strict dad, working at his restaurant and appearing on a popular show while discussing the Greeks' contribution to the theory of relativity.
The speaker shares an emotional moment where all of their heartache made sense, while talking about their relationship with their stepchildren. They also express the belief that there is no other love that can fix them and make them feel lovable.
The speaker talks about how she supports her son's decision to take his stepfather's last name and even considers adding it to her Bio.
Two people share stories about their respective children and siblings, including one child requesting drinks and a sister collecting dolls.
A reminder to prioritize and work on your romantic relationship for the sake of your family’s happiness and wellbeing as a whole.
A generous man plans on surprising his dad with a new truck and bought his 18-year-old sister her first car. He shares his excitement about their reactions in a previous similar instance.
Al requests a birthday song for his grandma who is dying on her birthday.
Eun-sun's cousin reveals a secret that will change everything she knows about her family.
A man discovers through DNA testing that the man he believed was his father for 53 years may not be his biological father, and instead it could be his uncle.
The speaker talks about getting full custody of the children and letting all professionals agree that it would be a good thing before making any moves, as they thought it would be better for those children to be with a family that they knew and with brothers and sisters, giving them a normal life.
The speaker shares a story about how, after his grandfather's passing, he and his family experienced unexplainable occurrences that seemed to guide them towards finding a new home close to their grandmother.
The hosts discuss who they would like to have dinner with if they could have a meal with anyone, dead or alive. One of the hosts choose their deceased grandmother, wanting to catch up and share how life has been since her passing.
A comedian talks about the awkwardness and discomfort that can come with hugging parents and shares some personal experiences with his mom and dad.
Mary's sister-in-law, Maggie, had a versatile personality and could adapt effortlessly to different social settings, from the Governor's mansion to food banks. However, despite her social prowess, Maggie was a devoted mother who deeply invested her time and energy in her sons' lives.
The speaker talks about how babies or young children might have difficulty understanding who their grandparents are if they are referred to by a nickname instead of their official title.
The speaker's uncle Cant visits multiple times a year for extended periods and they discuss the case of a kidnapping and how innocent he was. The speaker also doesn't think that a previous comment made by someone was meant to be derogatory.
