Everyone needs a hobby. They come in a variety of sizes but they all have one goal: to provide enjoyment. What happens, though, when the hobby you’ve devoted yourself to is a problem for someone else? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Wild_Side_ when they came to the “Am I the […] More
Shared spaces can be difficult to navigate. It can be a fine line to walk: respecting the other people around you, and taking up enough space to be comfortable yourself. Acknowledging both of these needs can be a difficult give-and-take. What happens when a situation arises where one person just takes, with no give? This […] More
We are all the product of our pasts. Our histories and the lessons we learned as children form us into the people we are. What happens, though, when those lessons conflict with the lessons imparted to our children? This the issue that brought Redditor and Original Poster (OP) newtoid18 to the “Am I the A**hole” […] More
Fear can be a powerful motivator. The heart races, the palms sweat, and you react in unexpected ways to overwhelming stimulation. What happens, though, when someone’s joke triggers those fear responses? This was the problem facing Reddittor and Original Poster (OP) prankthrowaway5780 when he came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for guidance. […] More
Regret can be a difficult emotion to deal with. The memories of those moments we regret stick with us and when we’re reminded of them, they can be particularly painful. What happens, then, not only reminds us of that thing we regret but then seems to endorse it? This was the situation that brought Redditor […] More
Boundaries are so important to any healthy relationship. The nature of the relationship doesn’t change this fact. Boundaries are vital. What happens when standing up for boundaries isn’t enough? When you need to take other actions to ensure those metaphorical fences hold? This was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) White-House1967 when he […] More
College is a big investment. Two to Four years of tests, books, essays, and everything else is a tremendous amount to commit to, and that’s even before the costs get involved. What happens, though, when the college commitment falters and you’re the one left holding the bag? This was the question which brought Redditor and […] More
The tragedy of fear is that it makes so much sense to those who feel it, and none to those who don’t. Fear doesn’t need to be rational to be reasonable to the person feeling it, but it can be very difficult to sympathize when you don’t quite understand why the other person is afraid. […] More
We never know what the future holds. The choices we make can obviously effect our future, but what happens when someone else’s choices come to bite us? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) AppealMountain9218 when they came to the “Am I the A**hole”(AITA) subReddit for clarity. He asked: “AITA for “only” […] More
“Accidents happen” is a popular aphorism that exists to point out how little control we actually have over our lives. While we can’t control how chance will effect our lives, we can do something about how we respond to it. Of course, what happens when the decision you make after a chance encounter doesn’t go […] More
Romantic relationships are a tricky thing. We allow someone to share our lives, our beds, our families but sometimes that sharing comes to an end. What happens when a relationship ends but the other person isn’t ready to stand on their own? This was the problem facing Reddittor and Original Poster (OP) wordssss72527 when he […] More
Boundaries are important in any relationship. It is crucial to define what you are comfortable with and to set clear expectations on the relationship. What happens, though, when someone you thought was a colleague clearly thinks that the relationship is much deeper. This was the issue which brought Reddittor and Original Poster (OP) attentioncluster to […] More
