Instagram is a great place to escape reality, be creative, and have fun. On this social media platform, you can see photos, videos, and memes from people all over the world. Not everyone follows Instagram models or history pages, but everyone does love a heartfelt account. Wholesome Meets the Internet shares feel-good stories that make you smile, laugh, and maybe even cry. When the news is depressing or scary, turn to this page and article for some wholesome content. Some of these stories feel like they can only be movies. If you love Nicholas Sparks books or random facts about cute animals, read on. Here are 45 posts from the “Wholesome Meets the Internet” page that will instantly melt your heart.
Not even memory loss could separate this couple
Have you ever thought about meeting your true love? While it takes some people years to find "the one," this girl fell in love with hers twice. This feel-good story shows that true love does exist.
This girl lost her memory while she had a boyfriend. However, despite the lost memories she had of him, she fell in love all over again. This sounds like a real-life Nicholas Sparks novel or film with Rachel McAdams.
Shout it from the rooftops
Contentment makes happiness possible regardless of our financial or physical situation. Everyone deserves it and has the right to express it. This post shows how pure children are when expressing emotions; we should all scream about happiness like her.
While most people vent their complaints, this little girl exclaims her wins. Few people exude this level of happiness. We should all celebrate our small joys and live like a 2-year-old. Fake happiness until you make it.
Have you ever seen a frog in a bathtub?
Our feeds often share depressing news about war, violence, and natural disasters. Most media outlets only focus on the harsh realities of life. Wholesome Meets Internet, however, posts about cute animals taking a bath. This should put a smile on your face.
This frog is rowing its boat in a soapy bathtub; it looks like it's having a relaxing spa day. Not all news has to be sad. We should all read more stories about frogs taking baths to lift our spirits.
Teaching them young
It's important to constantly engage the mind, especially when developing a baby's brain. You can learn new skills at any stage of life. With that in mind, this father wants his kid to touch, feel, and even breathe art.
This dad is teaching his son life lessons early. Besides colors and shapes, the baby quickly learns about culture and the arts. Leonardo da Bebe might become a great artist before he even starts walking and talking!
He is living his best life
Dogs stick their heads out the window to smell new scents and feel the wind blow in their fur. We don't know if this dog got a whiff of a scent, but we're glad someone captured the cute moment.
This dog is living its best life and wants every car on the road to know. He looks like a majestic wold howling at the moon. Seeing him on your daily commute would definitely make you forget about the Monday blues.
Like father, like son
Cats build unique bonds with their litter mates, and these relationships last until they are fully grown. Kittens follow their parent's lead, even when posing for a picture. This is possibly the cutest father-and-son picture you have seen today.
The cat has been feeding, cleaning, and protecting his litter mate. He must also have taught the kitten a lot of tricks; it knows how to fit in tight spaces, and it sure knows how to take a picture.
Incredible moms
Many women have a maternal instinct. Men always find it miraculous when a crying child can be calmed in seconds. This heartfelt story of a waitress helping a crying child and a stressed mom proves how all women are superheroes.
This kid melted into the server's arms and stopped fussing. The waitress saved the day for the child and mother. It can be hard to take care of yourself and a child as a single mom, but this waitress understood her mission.
He was carrying a piece of him
This story melts our hearts, and we're sure there wasn't a dry eye in the church. It is emotional to not have your parent there at your wedding. But this bride's father was there in spirit and in everyone's heart.
When this bride's father died, he donated his heart, and the man who received it walked her down the aisle. His beautiful heart must have recognized this man's goodness and beauty. The father’s love must still be in that heart.
Cats hold grudges
Like some stubborn humans, cats also hold grudges after fighting. But how long do they stay mad? Do they get over it in a few minutes like the rest of us, or never forget how they were wronged?
This woman was not prepared for the answer. How can they hold grudges for 16 hours? If you notice after almost a day your cat is still mad you didn't play with them at 3 am, this is why.
Tacos can bring you back to life
Some foods have healing powers, whether they nourish our bodies or give us a boost of serotonin. Tacos, for example, have many benefits for our mental health. This man was in a depressive funk and decided to binge on tacos to feel better.
He ate so many tacos that his daughter called him a "taco eating machine." Her proudness for him instantly brought him out of depression. It's amazing what our kids can do for us. This game-changing girl deserves some game-changing tacos.
His goal body
If you're terrified of the wilderness or anything related to nature, this incident will affirm your fears. There are images we can't unsee that haunt us in our nightmares. This reflection here would give us one of those nightmares.
What we see is much scarier compared to what the house cat sees. The house cat thinks it's staring into reflection, seeing its perfect ideal body. However, what we see is a terrifying mountain lion on the front porch.
It’s okay not to be okay
When someone asks, "How are you," it is instinct to say “I’m fine” or “I’m okay”. But is that how we really feel? This father told his son that it’s brave to be afraid and say "no,"; we should all listen to him.
The father knew denying the existence of his son's fears doesn't make them go away. It was okay for his son to admit he was scared of riding the rollercoaster. Accepting our weaknesses and defining boundaries helps us grow.
Get your cat a cat-igan
Cat fur is thick and plush; it serves as a conditioning and warming system. Even with the fur, our cats cuddle up our blankets. This cat must have been looking to cuddle. To keep it warm, the owner got him a cat cardigan.
The color of the sweater matches perfectly with the color of the cat's grey-beige fur. Your cat could look just as cute and warm in a cardigan. Better yet, you and your kitty can get matching sweaters for winter.
The life of the party
Some people hate hugs and affection. However, they are so necessary for connection and warmth that even animals like to be hugged. This dog must have felt on top of the world while getting hugged at a party.
At parties, you are either the person on the dance floor or judging people in the corner. But how much better would parties be if fluffy dogs like this one were there? This dog is definitely enjoying the good vibes and hugs.
Just keep skating
Giving up is not an option for this little boy. This 10-year-old fell in front of some veteran skateboarders while riding for the first time. The boys encouraged him to keep trying, which was enough to inspire him.
It’s okay to keep falling, but it’s not okay to bury the skateboard. It's important to remember that these seasoned skateboarders weren't experts when they first started. This should give everyone motivation to keep practicing their hobby or skill.
His pot of gold is so wholesome
Some say romance and chivalry are dead, but this text proves otherwise. This grandpa is not short of words for describing his wife. It looks like Grandad is still in the game. We hope our partner thinks about us in this way.
He is a love-struck poet with an arsenal of pick-up lines. He uses a metaphor to describe how valuable his wife is. To him, she is a pot of gold that can’t be traded for anything.
Self-love is priceless
We love wholesome stories about animals, and this cat loving herself is the best one yet. Self-love is priceless. It means we fully accept ourselves and treat ourselves with kindness and respect. This cat loves herself so much that she’s hugging herself.
There is no doubt this kitty loves herself. She looks so happy and content with herself. We should take notes from this cat. If you can't love yourself, you can't love anyone else, so try hugging yourself today.
This dog found a new family
We all want to be loved, and dogs are no exception to this. This wholesome story posted to Instagram about a dog searching for a new home will warm your heart. You'll be happy to know Hank is finally treated with adoration.
Hank kept going to where he was appreciated and shown affection. He was fed, played with, and given attention by neighbors. You should show your pet love, or they might ask to live with your neighbor.
This egg is alive
If you ever thought your search history was weird, just know that this guy looked up what the roundest bird was. We're not sure why he was curious about this, but we're thankful he shared his findings with the Internet.
The bearded reedling looks like an egg that never hatched. This egg is certainly alive! They look like real-life Angry Birds. You might have wondered how they fly, but, despite their shape, these birds are very acrobatic.
Boss cat holding a meeting
Do you remember Tim and Ted in Boss Baby? Well, this cat gets the attention of everyone that can hear him. This cat seems to be holding a 1-on-1 meeting with his employee. We would be intimidated by this boss.
"I need an answer right meow!" we assume the boss said. It's fun to think about how our pets act when we're not home or what they're thinking about. We'd like to think that this cat definitely means business.
When you see yourself on TV
We have all imagined how our favorite animated characters would appear in real life. This adorable toddler now knows what Antonio from Encanto would look like in reality. He is beaming next to the TV. This won our hearts.
This kid must be so happy to see someone that looks like them. Representation in the media and movies matters, especially for young children. It made this little boy's day when he saw someone with fluffy, curly, hair in the movie.
We elevate each other
The power of unity can help us achieve so much if we stand together for the same cause. It can be big wins like gender equality, or something small like learning a new skill from a competitor.
This guy found someone who did his job better than him, but rather than hate on him, he reached out for help. The two men put their minds together and shared their strategies, solidifying their strengths and perfecting their weaknesses.
Finding a use for CVS receipts
We have all stopped by CVS for one thing, only to end up leaving with a 6-feet long receipt. We have seen innovative ways to use CVS receipts, so it's no surprise they have also used them to replace a broken blind.
Instead of going to the hardware store to replace the blind, this person DIYed it. CVS receipts sit in our junk drawer or pile up in the car. They seem useless, but who knew they could transform into home decor?
He wanted to be Ice Cube for his birthday
Celebrities have inspired many people of all ages. They can be role models for young people who want to grow up like them. Actor and rapper Ice Cube inspired this woman’s little brother so much that he dedicated his birthday cake to him.
He loves Ice Cube so much; he dressed like him, had a chain on his neck, and had Ice cube’s face on both his shirt and cake. Ice Cube approved on Twitter and said the little boy lived up to his name.
A proud father
We might never appreciate how much our parents do for us until we become parents ourselves. Many children want to hear how proud they've made their parents. This girl's dad won't just tell her, but also strangers in Starbucks how he feels.
This father is sharing with anyone who will listen what his daughter has achieved; this proud papa must have sacrificed so much for his daughter. We can feel the amount of love he has for her from this post.
This dad pranked his daughter
The police have a job to protect people and enforce laws. When you see a cop car on the highway, you always slow down and get a little nervous. This girl must have been panicking when she got pulled over.
This dutiful sheriff pulled his daughter over while she was driving home from practice. He was either playing a prank, wanted company, or both. Her heart must have been racing, only to realize it was her own dad.
The secret signal for banana eaters
Bananas are a healthy fruit and an easy snack to eat on the go. This woman is like many of us who eat them frequently; hence bumping into a banana buddy on the road could happen a few times.
Bananas give us this spontaneous connection. The poster spotted another woman eating the same fruit down the street and couldn’t help but stop to raise her banana to make a banana toast. This must be the cutest secret hand shake for banana buddies.
The Felix Cat IRL
When looking at this picture, some might think there are two cats. Some might see a mummy cat breaking out of its tomb. Others might see another cat in the popular "Felix, as good as it looks" box.
This kitty exemplifies life imitating art. She really looks like the Felix that was promised. It is so cute to see the little cat's head poking out of the box like the one depicted on it. Photos like this just make us smile.
This guy is obsessed with his cats
These cats are just like Yin and Yang, they look completely opposite, yet they complement each other in perfect harmony. Besides being perfect opposites, they are also the inspiration for this man's slippers.
The cats' owner must really love them. We wonder if he had to buy two pairs of slippers to match the cats or was able to mix and match a white pair and a grey. Who else is this obsessed with their pets?
A snake working hard
We always remember our first day of work; we feel nervous because of the pressure to make a good impression. Larry here also feels this pressure; it’s his first job today. He seems prepared and ready to meet customers.
This snake's owner put a helmet and mini Uber Eats bag on him for "his first job." Larry looks so cute; we would be thrilled to have him deliver our takeout and groceries. You got this, Larry!
A call from your mom can fix all your problems
Family gives us support when we fail and struggle to find our feet. Whenever we have a hiccup, the first person we want to call is our mom. This woman was having a hard time and knew who to call to feel better.
Every mom has superpowers that they use to lift our spirits. This mom decided to sing to her daughter, “You are my Sunshine.” Like magic, it made this woman feel much better. This post inspired us to call our mom!
Husbands are always wrong
@Wholesomemeettheinternet posts relatable and heartfelt content. In this post, a husband and wife discuss the possibility of getting another cat, and he seems to be against the idea of getting more. However, the wife proves he is wrong.
He might have used one of the many tricks men use to dodge the requests of their wives, but like every woman, she made a good point. She wants to fit a cat in every available space in the house.
Seeing yourself represented
Living with a disability can be difficult, but it doesn't mean your life is over. Those with disabilities adapt to their environment and live life to the fullest. This wholesome post of a happy boy in a wheelchair will warm your heart.
The kid in the picture above saw someone like him in the advertisement. You can see the sparks of hope in his eyes. It is so special to witness this boy feeling represented in a store.
A flattering and scary Halloween costume
Costumes are essential for Halloween. The costumes we wear during Halloween help us express ourselves. However, costumes aren't just for kids. Adults and the whole family can dress up too. This creative costume wins in our book.
This mother decided to be her son for Halloween. Can you guess who the mother is? They look so identical it is hard to identify who is the real child. This mom nailed the costume and convinced us she is a teenage boy.
He held onto her for years
If you're a nostalgic person, you will appreciate this post. Long-awaited reunions are so heartwarming in movies, but even better in real life. This girl reunited with her grandparents who held onto her photo for 15 years.
She was brought back together with her grandfather, and the first thing he showed her was a picture of hers from when she was five; it was always in his wallet. To him, she was still a baby girl.
She wanted to feed her plant friend
Plants make our world more beautiful. On discovering that plants will suffer if they don’t get enough sunlight or food, this little girl insisted on taking her green buddy for a walk while holding it up to the sun.
She didn't want Serena to suffer anymore from lack of sunlight. More sun meant more food, and more food meant more happiness. She wanted to get her friend enough food every day. What a good flower friend!
This could be a Meet-Cute
We have all had a crush. The worst part about a crush is figuring out how to talk to them or ask them out. The young man here took the bull by the horn and went for the kill.
He was smooth, bold, and shot his shot. He didn't use a cheesy pick-up line we've all cringed over. He started from his convenient spot, was confident, and the rest fell in place. This sounds like the beginning to a romantic comedy.
You chose her over me?
Our sparkling personality might be why our dogs love us and are so close to us. This girl was petting her boyfriend's dog, trying to show her some love. However, the boyfriend was unsure if the dog approved.
She really thought all the sweet words she heard were about her, but to her disbelief, rather than asking if she liked the dog, her boyfriend was asking the dog if it liked the girlfriend. A dog really is a man's best friend.
A beautiful way to memorialize your accomplishments
Giving back to society helps us to live a more balanced life. This Kenyan teenager plants trees for every goal he scores in honor of his teammates who made the goal happen. What a beautiful way to give back and celebrate friendship.
What this kid is doing is overwhelmingly beautiful. We only hope he keeps on scoring goals. He is not only enhancing the planet with trees, but also showing his team how much he loves them. What a wholesome deed!
A bird proposed to a kind woman
Birds have always fascinated us; we have always enjoyed birdwatching and feeding these creatures. On observation, we have taken note of the crow’s intelligence. This crow gifted a woman a stone in return for the favor she did for him.
She had given the crow some pastries, and the bird declared love for the woman by bringing her a stone. This might not be a true proposal, but it shows how smart crows are and appreciative of helpful humans.
How to get your kids to help with chores
Moms always know how to lift us up. This man was told by his mom that he was the greatest potato peeler in the world, so every time he tried it, he peeled it with joy, excitement, and confidence.
Just like this man, our mothers told us many sweet things while growing up. It was a little late when he realized the whole ploy, but definitely appreciates his mom for believing in him when he was little.
Sibling rivalry by day, affection by night
If you have a sibling or even a few, you have probably fought with them. It looks like fighting is a daily routine on these siblings' to-do lists. However, after a big fight, siblings always make up and hug.
It is lovely to find out that when they need each other, they support each other. The good thing about their fights is that they end with total forgiveness. This mother probably felt just as happy as we do finding them cuddling.
That's a generous tip
Giving a small reward to a child old enough to do domestic chores is a good idea; it shows kids how to cultivate the right habits. This kid here has even learned to reward people who deserve to be rewarded.
The act is inspiring, and the heart behind it is so lovely. He made this money and spent his time, resources, and imagination to get this done. It is amazing to see how thankful he feels for this person.
Cruel punishment
Sometimes when trying to discipline our children, we ground them or take away their phones. The dad of the girl is brilliant. After seizing his daughter's phone, he made a design on a piece of paper.
He designed the message interface of her phone on paper; he drew all of the buttons, left some messages, and slid them under her door. He wrote messages and asked why she wasn’t replying; he continued by drawing a laughing emoji.
Learning there is nothing wrong with you
Learning some things takes longer than others. Unlearning and deconstructing things embedded in our thought processes is even harder. This guy wakes up and reminds himself that it is okay to challenge the routine he learned growing up.
He tells himself there is nothing wrong with him; it's okay to struggle with a habit or something. Now he knows it takes time to unlearn pain and relearn love. We should all think like this man.