Brian is an actor, musician, writer, babysitter, and former Olympian. One of these things is a lie. Based in NYC, Brian honed his skills in the suburbs of Minneapolis, where he could often be seen doing jazz squares down the halls of his middle school. After obtaining a degree in musical theatre, he graced the stages of Minneapolis and St. Paul before making the move to NYC. In his spare time, Brian can be found playing board games, hitting around a volleyball, and forcing friends to improvise with him.
When you’re in love with someone and decide to get married, most people would have a list of qualities they love about their significant other that bolsters their confidence that they’re doing the right thing. But is it appropriate to call someone out for having a decided lack of reasons for marrying someone? Redditor RoadOdeLoad […] More
As a kid, many of us had a toy, stuffed animal, or blanket that meant the world to us—some kind of special object that acted as a sort of security blanket as we navigated the world. As we grow older, most of us rely less and less on those personal items until we “outgrow” them, […] More
Navigating homophobia within one’s own family can be tricky, particularly when it comes to older, more conservative family members. But how important is it to show solidarity with your LGBTQ+ family members when it comes to inviting those homophobic relatives to an important life event, like a wedding? Redditor aita-homophobic recently clashed with his queer […] More
When it comes to babysitting, knowing what is or is not appropriate to feed a child with food allergies is a must. But is it wrong to feed them someone you’re sure is safe without getting the parent’s explicit permission to do so? Redditor thekawaiipisces recently encountered this issue with one of their neighbors, so […] More
Having the birds and the bees conversation with children is an uncomfortable rite of passage for any parent. But what if you’re asked by someone who isn’t your child—and they want to know specifically about how gay sex works? Is it out of line to refuse to provide that uncomfortable education? Redditor the_goblinking1 and his […] More
Missing a family member’s wedding because of work is never ideal. You run the risk of hurt feelings, not to mention feeling awful for missing such an important occasion for something decidedly less special. But what do you do if your job simply refuses to let you go due to a simple lack of other […] More
Most people would agree that unwanted sexual advances are not okay. But when those advances are coming from the adult child of one of your friends, is there a proper way to address the issue? Redditor Herps15 has recently had some issues with her friend’s daughter being inappropriate with her husband, so she turned to […] More
For anyone who has ever attended a wedding, there are certain rules of etiquette that are typically followed, whether stated or unstated. But one of the biggest common taboos, at least in Western cultures, is for a woman besides the bride to wear white. Redditor white-dress-3304 recently clashed with his wife over this very issue, […] More
When it comes to weddings, planning something that is manageable for most of your guests is usually ideal. If you hold, say, a destination wedding, then you will likely get several RSVPs back with regrets. But is it out of line to publicly call people out for declining your wedding invite due to time or […] More
What is and is not appropriate etiquette for a member of the wedding party may be considered a matter of personal preference based on the wedding. Sometimes people have other engagements, and it’s up to the bride and groom to decide whether those engagements make it worth having someone in their wedding party. But if […] More
Being selected as a member of a wedding party can be stressful on its own, especially for a wedding with an accelerated timeline. But is it wrong to drop out of a wedding due to awful treatment, even if it puts the bride in a bind? Redditor YellowyEcho recently ran into this issue with her […] More
What’s in a name? Well, apparently for some people, a lot. For those who believe in mystical things like astrology and numerology, seemingly innocuous things can effect the very fabric of your being—even your name. So when Redditor michelletheory recently butted heads with her numerologist mother over her name, she turned to the subReddit “Am […] More
