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.
Protecting our mental health is vital if we want to be productive members of society. Sometimes a build up of stress can cause us to want to turn the outside world off, if even just for a day, to help us recharge. But is it wrong to stick to your guns and take that day […] More
When it comes to religion, people tend to have very different ideas of what is and is not acceptable behavior, particularly as it pertains to religious activities. And when a couple with varying levels of religiosity encounters one of these behavioral differences, conflict is likely to arise. Redditor Depressed-Catnip recently clashed with her boyfriend over […] More
Wedding planning is already stressful enough. But add in a tragic and complicated engagement history, and things can take an uncomfortable turn. Combined with a lack of communication, it’s all a recipe for disaster. Redditor AndrewJun2008 recently encountered this very issue with his fiancée, so he turned to the subReddit “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) […] More
When a couple with children split up, notions of who gets the final say in parenting decisions can get messy. Even with joint custody, it can be hard to accept the decisions of an ex when it comes to the wellbeing of your child. But if one parent is less active in their child’s life, […] More
Being a parent usually means dealing with your children’s friends. To curb unruly behavior, many parents come up with a set of house rules for both their kids and their kids’ guests to follow. But if a young guest repeatedly defies those rules, is it appropriate to ban them from coming over in the future? […] More
As anyone who has ever planned a wedding can attest, your DJ is vital to making your wedding reception a success—or a failure. Since wedding DJ’s are typically hired, and it might seem natural that they’d want to promote their business in some way during the festivities. But is it wrong if that promotion ends […] More
In a world where young adults often require communal living to get by financially, roommate horror stories abound. Whether it’s an grating habit, political or religious differences, or a lack of understanding boundaries, roommates can find just about anything to butt heads over. But when does something cross the line from simply “annoying” to “eviction-worthy”? […] More
Coming out to family is often one of the hardest things someone in the LGBTQ+ community can go through. But coming out to a conservative family that you are certain will reject you can be exponentially scarier. Some opt not to come out to their family at all, only to then either reach their breaking […] More
Living with food allergies is certainly no picnic. Making sure allergy-triggering ingredients haven’t been used in food and drink can literally be life or death for some allergy sufferers. And when people refuse to believe you, or think you’re just exaggerating your condition, it’s a recipe for conflict. Redditor throwaway567___ recently clashed with her boyfriend’s […] More
Battling cancer is already challenging enough on its own. Add in the stigma of losing your hair due to the treatments, and things can get even more difficult. But is there any instance where someone has the right to dictate how others should look while they’re recovering from cancer? A Redditor recently ditched his brother’s […] More
Asking friends for help when you need it can be very challenging. And feeling like you should help out a friend in need even if you don’t want to can be just as conflicting. But in extreme circumstances, is it ok to reject a request for help even if you have the means to make […] More
Facing the prospect of a highly-invasive surgery can be daunting, particularly if you’ll require help from friends or family while you’re recovering. Add a global pandemic into the mix and things get even trickier. But if another family member decides to schedule an elective surgery around the same time as yours, is it better to […] More
