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.
Not everybody loves a surprise party. And if you suffer from anxiety, the stress of a surprise party is not likely to be received well, regardless of the intention from the person who planned it. Redditor softclovers has been dealing with this issue for years thanks to her mom’s penchant for throwing surprise parties, so […] More
The urge to ask our friends for favors can be high when money is a factor, particularly when certain talented friends can provide a valuable service at little to no cost. This practice tends to rear its head notably around weddings. If you’re a decent singer, seamstress, gardener, or baker, chances are you may be […] More
If there’s anything that men use as an excuse to dismiss women more than any other thing, it would probably be menstruation. Give a guy so much as a dirty look, and you “must be on your period.” But since men really have no idea what it’s like to menstruate, is it fair to for […] More
When staying at a family member’s house, it’s typically important to follow their house rules as a guest. But if one of the rules seems absurd to you, is it wrong to call it out and perhaps even disobey it, or is it better to keep your mouth shut and suck it up? Redditor BeatrxKiddox […] More
Chances are you probably have someone in your life who has poor time management skills. You invite that person to something, and you can count on the fact that they will always be late, without fail. But is it wrong to lie to someone about what time an important event actually starts in anticipation that […] More
In a world that is mostly geared towards right-handed people, it can be hard out there for a lefty. With just an estimated 10% of the world’s population being left-handed, the struggle to find various items like scissors, can openers, baseball gloves, etc. is a very real one—one that right-handed people rarely have to deal […] More
As a parent, being able to financially support your children through their higher education is a privilege that not everyone can afford—and even then, many still try. But when a child starts earning more than their struggling parents, is it cruel to withdraw that promised financial support? Redditor AdAlarmed7261 recently clashed with their daughter over […] More
For parents of young kids, finding any moments you can have just yourself can be tricky—even the (typically very private) act of using the bathroom. But by instituting certain boundaries with your youngsters, are you actively harming them by denying them access to you, or simply teaching them a valuable lesson? Redditor and mother-of-three hoimklo […] More
If there’s one constant in this world that always seems to be reliably dramatic, it would be the tense relationship between a married woman and her mother-in-law. When you factor a new baby into the mix, the opportunities for that tension to escalate can grow exponentially. But if a husband steps in to take sides […] More
When we succeed at something in our lives, it’s often a natural reaction to want to celebrate that achievement and to acknowledge your hard work and effort that got you there. But if your success might inadvertently highlight someone else’s failure, is it inappropriate or mean-spirited to want others to celebrate along with you? Redditor […] More
As most parents know, trying to foster the best childhood you can for your children is imperative to their success. For many it becomes an attempt to recreate their own idyllic childhood—but for others who were less fortunate it can turn into a desperate need to right a wrong by giving their kids the childhood […] More
Finding gifts for a family member can be a notoriously difficult task, especially if that person happens to be very picky about what they do and don’t like. But sometimes a creative solution to the problem can end up just sparking even more unintentional drama. Redditor Grouchy-Bag-4386 recently experienced this very issue with her teenage […] More
