Amelia Christnot is an Oglala Lakota, Kanien'kehá:ka Haudenosaunee and Métis Navy brat who settled in the wilds of Northern Maine. A member of the Indigenous Journalists Association, she considers herself another proud Maineiac.
When it’s over, it’s over. But being able to recognize when a relationship is beyond salvaging is difficult. A wife who wonders why she’s bothering to try to save her marriage turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters to ask for advice and […] More
Gambling addiction is a serious behavioral problem that can destroy the gambler and their loved ones lives. Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain much like drugs or alcohol can. Addiction to gambling ranks as the most common impulse control disorder worldwide. Getting funds to continue gambling or to pay off associated debts can […] More
Grief can take many forms, particularly the loss of a child. One Redditor turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters to ask for advice and post about ending romantic relationships—both things that are banned on AITA. However there are no required voting acronyms—only […] More
Extra help when a new baby arrives is generally welcomed. But extra criticism? Not so much. A new mom turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after a clash with her mother-in-law. Possible-Study2746 asked: “AITA for telling my mother-in-law (MIL) off for her comment regarding my 5-day-old?” The original poster (OP) […] More
Service dogs are considered necessary medical decices under the law in the United States and many other nations. Businesses and public spaces can’t exclude a service dog unless it’s a matter of safety for the animal—for example a roller coaster cannot safely accomodate a dog. But what if the people who want a service dog […] More
Uninvited houseguests are a pain. Uninvited guests who expect to be wined, dined, and chauffeured around are the worst. A husband turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback after his wife’s family decided to use his home like a fee all-inclusive resort a second time. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows […] More
Wanting to get to know your significant other’s children is a great idea, but what if your Sig-O rarely spends time with their kids? Should you ask the custodial parent for visitation? A mother dealing with an ex and his fiancée turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, […] More
It’s easy to sit back and hear about what is considered an obvious scam. But if no one fell for them, no one would do them. There are people who send money to the Nigerian prince. Or buy gift cards to redeem their winnings in a lottery they never entered. A son dealing with his […] More
“Sex sells” is a phrase often associated with advertising and marketing. A lot of odd products over the years have tried to use sex appeal to sell to the public. Häagen-Dazs ice cream—which is a 1960 product of a New York City-based company using a fake Danish “word” to make it seem more sophisticated—famously had […] More
Fondue is a Swiss dish served communally in a pot over a small flame. Diners use long forks to dip food into the pot’s hot contents to either coat it or cook it. While cheese fondue is the most well-known, chocolate, oil, and broth fondue are also options. A Redditor whose family shares a fondue […] More
Some friend groups or families interact with teasing each other. As long as everyone is OK with the jokes, it’s a fine way to communicate affection. But if someone is feeling ganged up on or the comments go from kidding to cruel, things can go from fun for everyone to bullying and toxic very quickly. […] More
If a spouse dies, should the surviving spouse never date again? I’ve heard people say they would want their partner to move on and be happy. I’ve heard people joke about haunting their partner if they date or remarry—but rarely have I heard anyone seriously demand their spouse not look for love again if they […] More
