A novelist, picture book writer and native New Yorker, John is a graduate of Syracuse University and the children's media graduate program at Centennial College. When not staring at his computer monitor, you'll most likely find John sipping tea watching British comedies, or in the kitchen, taking a stab at the technical challenge on the most recent episode of 'The Great British Baking Show'.
Finding a roommate poses many challenges. One hopes to find someone whose personality vibes well with their own, who will be respectful of boundaries, clean up after themselves, not to mention pay their share on of the rent on time. But Redditor racoongirl0 found themselves interviewing a roommate carrying a bit more excess baggage than […] More
Gifts are always appreciated. Even if some gifts can be more exciting than others, one can’t help but be touched by the simple gesture of generosity. But have you ever been given a gift someone expected you to pay for? Strange as it sounds, that’s just what happened to Redditor throwawayhousegift and their husband. Unsure of […] More
Weddings are known for being full of endless joy. Even if that joy always comes in tandem with a significant amount of stress and anxiety. And that anxiety is often owing to money. Sometimes from the cost of the wedding, or in the case of Redditor destinyweddingthrow‘s family, the expense of merely getting there. But […] More
There’s very little that is more frustrating than an invasion of privacy. Particularly, when it comes from one’s brother or sister, who are barging into your room with one purpose, and one purpose only—to annoy you. Redditor No_Brush6215 was dealing with this very problem and thought she found a simple, if unusual, solution to it. […] More
When it’s your birthday, it seems more than reasonable that you should decide where to have dinner. Even if that means going to your favorite chain or greasy spoon, rather than a five star fine dining establishment. But where the daughter of Redditor Patient_Bad_9901chose to go for her birthday simply didn’t fly with her mother, […] More
It’s never fun when a kind gesture backfires in a major way, Such was the case for Redditor Away-Date7594, who thought she went above and beyond in getting her teenage sister exactly what she wanted for her birthday. But after the teenage sister’s reaction to the present was less than appreciative, the original poster (OP) […] More
Every now and then, if a friend or family member can provide a discount for a certain service, it’s hard to resist not taking advantage. Expecting them to provide that service for free, however, is an entirely different story. The sister of Redditor Pyramid_Milk6023 tried to do just that with her boyfriend, and the original […] More
For some people, it’s second nature to worry about our loved ones, resulting in their calling or texting frequently to check in. Others might feel less inclined to do so, even if they still possess the same amount of love and concern Redditor neyha97 seems to fall into the latter category, and her girlfriend does […] More
There are very few people who don’t have elements of their past which they aren’t proud of. It’s also understandable when people become outspoken in how glad they are when these elements have changed for the better. As long as it comes from a place of truth. Redditor Throwaway_11112021 found themself somewhat at their wit’s […] More
It’s always a challenge when your friends make more money than you do. Redditor swellboi faced this dilemma, when her financial situation resulted in her making a change of plans that left her friends livid. Seeking feedback on a hypothetical “Would I Be the A**hole” (WIBTA), the original poster (OP), took to the subReddit “Am […] More
One always tries to be there for their friends when they need us. But sometimes, there will be obstacles which make being there for your friends difficult, if not impossible. Particularly if you are the landlord to the friend in question, as was the case with Redditor PenelopeDreddfull. Heavily conflicted about a recent development, the […] More
For many brides-to-be, the best part of planning their wedding is going shopping for the dress. But shopping for wedding dresses can still bring stress, owing to their hefty price tags. Redditor Vegetable_Ad8601 thought she found a clever and easy solution to this conundrum. That is, until she shared her plan with her friends and […] More
