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.
I grew up in a very small town of about 2,000 people. There were 200 kids in my high school which also had kids from five other small towns in the surrounding area. At 56 kids, my senior class was tied for the largest ever. Now imagine dating as a high school student… With the […] More
For many people, especially those who live alone, pets can become their closest companions. Their relatively short lifespans can lead to serious heartbreak when it’s time to say goodbye. But not everyone bonds with non-humans, and not everyone will understand the level of grief a pet owner feels after saying goodbye to a beloved companion. […] More
Being a stepparent can be very rewarding, but getting there involves dating a person who has children. Which can be a minefield. Are they looking for a significant other or childcare? A woman dealing with this question turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback, writing a post in a very unique […] More
Siblings sometimes bond better if there’s a significant age gap, five years or more. There’s less rivalry and the relationship ends up more of a mentorship. Sometimes siblings don’t bond at all because of an age gap. They’re at different stages in their lives. There isn’t a lot they have in common in their day […] More
Some people love all human babies, finding them all adorable. Other people, not so much. For those people, there are ugly babies in the world. Baby lovers don’t understand this and can’t see it. Of course, telling a baby, or anyone around them, that they’re an ugly baby is rude. But what if they still […] More
Infidelity in a marriage isn’t just between the parties directly involved, especially when it ends a marriage. There are extended families and children who live with the consequences of two people’s actions. While some people live with a philosophy of moving on for the sake of any injured parties, not everyone is willing to forgive […] More
When two people get together, decisions need to be made about shared finances. But what about the money one partner brings into the relationship? Is there a requirement to share with their partner or their family after they become a couple? A woman who doesn’t think there’s a requirement to share turned to the “Am […] More
A lot of people in relationships complain about something their significant other doesn’t do that they wish they did. But if their partner does try to fulfill their request imperfectly, is there an obligation to show appreciation for the effort? Is it reasonable to refuse the gesture? Who gets to decide? A man who broke […] More
People with unusual names often get pushback from people who claim their name is too hard to say or spell. But what if someone claims their name is a profanity or a slur in another language? Should the person be forced to change their name to accommodate one person. A woman dealing with this at […] More
A honeymoon post-wedding trip or period of seclusion for newlyweds has roots in ancient European traditions, but has evolved over time. At one point, most brides and grooms first time alone together wasn’t until after their wedding. In some cases, especially among the nobility, the couple might not even meet until the wedding. The period […] More
Dating a close friend’s ex has ended more than a few friendships. It’s not about jealousy and possessiveness all the time, either. If the couple has parted ways and wasn’t originally part of the same social group, it can be uncomfortable to suddenly have someone you were intimate with for years back in your life. […] More
Cosplay—a portmanteau of the words “costume” and “play” is a hobby that began with fans of science fiction, fantasy, comic books, manga, and anime. While many attribute the hobby’s origin to Japan in the 1980s, there are instances of cosplay dating back to the 1930s. Trekkies were doing cosplay by the end of the first […] More
