Frank Geier (pronouns he/him) is a nerd and father of three who recently moved to Alabama. He is an avid roleplayer and storyteller occasionally masquerading as a rational human.
Decorating for the holidays is a time-honored and wonderful tradition. But not everyone approves of it. What happens when the decoration you’ve waited for your whole life is finally yours, but a vocal neighbor hates it? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Adventurous-Log-3274 when they came to the “Am I the […] More
Honesty is always the best policy, right? Well, sure, but honesty is not the same as cruelty. So, what happens when you’re asked a question and the answer you give is decidedly on the wrong side of that line? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Consistent_Event1206 when she came to the […] More
TW: Death of a child, suicide. The death of a child is always a tragedy, but when it’s your child who passes away, it’s a horror. The trauma of surviving that ordeal can’t be overstated and deserves compassion, respect, and patience. So how do we allow for that grief but still not smother others in […] More
Enforcing the boundaries we’ve created isn’t always the easiest thing. Whether it’s how close we’re going to get in a relationship or how far we’re willing to travel, a firm set of boundaries can help keep everyone comfortable in whatever situation their in. So what happens when an outside force changes those boundaries for one […] More
Partnerships mean that what affects one of you will affect the other. This is usually a good thing – businesses grow, and partnerships flourish. But what happens when the effect on you is as detrimental as the effect on your partner is rewarding? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) buzzkillwifi when […] More
We all like being celebrated. Birthdays, weddings, and promotions are just some of those moments when the spotlight rightly shines on you. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t share it. What happens when someone intentionally steals that attention for themselves? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) ChemicalAd2047 when he came […] More
Okay, hear me out. Maybe we’ve put too much power and pressure on weddings. How is it that a dress color can threaten to tear apart the wedding party? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) ReadingChemical6240 when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgment. She asked: […] More
Often, we view mental health as being separate from physical health. A broken bone is a testament to the nastiness of a fall, but a bout of depression is a testament to a weak will. This couldn’t be further from the truth, of course, but it’s a dark impulse that sometimes sneaks through and influences […] More
The phrase ‘no is a complete answer’ is nearly synonymous with the consent conversation. So, what happens when a child uses their manners, asks politely, and the answer is still no? That was the issue facing a now deleted Redditor and Original Poster (OP) when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Fear is a wonderful friend but a lousy partner. The evolutionary purpose of fear is to keep us safe, of course, and to make sure that we keep our loved ones safe too. What happens, though, when the fear prevents a family outing? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) CandidCrawdad when […] More
Society has rules. Some can be bent. Others are strictly enforced. We teach our children these rules – and more importantly how to follow them – by making similar rules in our homes. No shouting, no fighting. What happens, though, when someone feels that their child is above the rules? That was the issue facing […] More
Is it wrong to exclude someone from a function just because you find them insufferable? Or is it just a consequence of being insufferable? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) IFeelBad95 when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgment. They asked: “AITA for leaving out my […] More
