Ben Acosta is an Arizona-based fiction author and freelance writer. In his free time, he critiques media and acts in local stage productions.
How to handle a rude coworker is an issue too many of us have to face. When it comes up, how far is too far when retaliating? Redditor throwaway_babeyyyy has a co-worker who makes crude jokes when she speaks to him. One day, he went too far, and the original poster (OP) feels she has […] More
Doing something nice for your family often gets you praise. If they appreciate it, you’ll get some kind words and life moves on. Redditor Tiny-City-9550 got a little more than that when her brother-in-law (BIL) complained about the different treatment he received. The original poster (OP) just wants to make lunch for her dad, but […] More
Not everyone knows the right gift to get your significant other. While you’d hope after years of your relationship you’d know exactly what they want, people aren’t so simple. Which is why Redditor Born_Ad4324 can’t understand why her boyfriend is so upset. The original poster (OP) got what she thought would be a good gift, […] More
Co-parenting can be a difficult task to juggle. You’re trying to work with someone you’ve probably already agreed you don’t really work with. However, Unlikely-Bunch2986 did her best to give her ex the benefit of a doubt. When things started going wrong, and a new opportunity presented itself. Now, the original poster (OP) is stuck with […] More
When it comes time to get married, one of the worst things people could imagine is their family not getting along with their future spouse. And for many, this fear becomes reality. For her wedding, Interesting_Ad_144 just wanted to get through it without issue. That became impossible after her family found out her fiancé is […] More
Trying out new things is a great way to interact with your friends. You can indulge in something they like, and they can do the same for your interests. That’s what twHarryBookClub thought when her friend invited her to a book club. The two moms thought it would be great for their group when their […] More
There’s a lot more to social interactions than we really consider. How would you react if someone told you that you got something wrong? When Redditor throwawayRequest3’s friend told them they were rude to ask a server something, he didn’t think much of it. But it kept coming back and the original poster (OP) started […] More
Marriage is a balancing act. The give and take between two people doesn’t have to be perfectly even, but getting close enough can feel difficult for some people. That felt so true for Redditor Username-A1303, whose husband seems to put a lot on the stay-at-home mom (SAHM). The original poster (OP) got into a fight […] More
When dealing with addictions, it’s important to acknowledge the effect it has on your life. Whether it’s your job, your family, or other aspects of your life, the addiction is going to cause problems. Redditor flamebluesky seems to be more than aware of the issue he has, but there is still a problem. The original […] More
Trying to give strangers a little respect is the bare minimum we can do in this life. But we can’t always predict how others will respond to our actions. Redditor inconsideredf was caught between being very polite to another bus passenger and their own comfort for a ten-hour trip. When the original poster (OP) chose […] More
Supporting your spouse during hardships is important. No matter what you may think, there’s going to be difficulties and how do you handle those with a partner? Redditor lemkq339 is trying to do just that with her spouse, but is finding it difficult. The original poster (OP) made a very rude comment, but feels it […] More
Getting sober can be along and complicated process. Pushing forward and doing everything you can to not relapse takes time, effort, and the support of people close to you. Redditor MaterialTooth5120 is trying to provide that support for his friend. The original poster (OP) even promised their friend they could come see OP’s baby if […] More
