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.
What are the obligations we have toward our family? What do we owe them for protecting us in our youth and for helping us survive in an ever-changing world? While the Redditor and Original Poster (OP) has since deleted their account, the question remains on the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. He asked: “AITA […] More
What happens when a man decides that the baby shower shouldn’t include the baby? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) EbonySalamander when he came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for judgment. He asked: “AITA for having a ‘baby shower’ and not inviting my pregnant ex?” An interesting beginning. […] More
Clean doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone. One of my roommates insists on doing all dishes by hand first, then putting them through the dishwasher for a “rinse”. Another has decided to run the thing if it contains more than four items and the idea of a pre-wash is madness. Your dishes may vary. […] More
The trouble with family is that they knew you when you were young. They know the silly things you did, the dangerous stunts you pulled, and all the little lies you told. Particularly as parents, our instinct is to hide those mistakes from our kids and raise them “properly”. So, what happens when you accidentally […] More
Proper communication can solve so many problems. Meeting up on time, picking the right decorations, and a thousand other things can be solved just by talking properly and communicating what you need and want. It’s a wonder that more people don’t express themselves with clarity. However… That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster […] More
Vacations are supposed to be fun for everyone involved, right? So what happens when it seems like the other people on the trip conspired to make sure you had a miserable time? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) jacobMV1996 when he came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for […] More
Thousands of languages and dialects float around the globe, and somehow, we communicate anything, ever. The system isn’t perfect, but it functions. Usually. Sometimes a breakdown in communication can occur even when the same language is used, and someone uses a word in the wrong context. That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster […] More
Feeding your baby is natural. Whether from a bottle or from your nipple is irrelevant. So in the spirit of that irrelevance, let’s talk about something more important. What happens when someone tries to shame you for being a parent? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Electric_Angels when she came to […] More
Asking for help can be an uncomfortable, painful thing to do for many of us. Shame and guilt can stop us from seeking the assistance we need in many cases. What happens though when the problem isn’t that someone needs help, but that they decide you owe them whatever they want? That was the issue […] More
There is a difference between a request and a demand. Requests offer the space and respect for a negative response. Demands do not. This distinction is particularly important when someone tries to disguise one as the other. That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) tripredo44 when she came tot he “Am I […] More
Kids just wanna have fun. New toys, new games, and even new information can send a child into a spiral of delight that as adults we often lose sight of. So what happens when our goal-oriented outlook ends up robbing a child of their fun? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) […] More
Some people love being the center of attention. The trouble is that sometimes they love the attention so much that they refuse to share it – even when someone else deserves it. So, what happens when you refuse to share a spotlight that’s rightfully yours? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) […] More
