Eric Spring lives in New York City. He has poor vision and cooks a good egg. Most of his money is spent on live music and produce. He usually wears plain, solid color sweatshirts without hoods because he assumes loud patterns make people expect something big. Typically, he'll bypass a handshake and go straight for the hug.
Choosing a wedding venue was hard enough before life as we know was altered by virus restrictions and social distancing guidelines. Nonetheless, people have found a way. Through downsized guest lists, outdoor arrangements, and delayed dates, the big day is still as popular as ever. But one couple recently had to deal with an obstacle […] More
When a storm like last week’s in Texas hits, some fare better than others. The financial ability to be more emergency prepared or the blind luck of fortunate geography might make all the difference between two people staring down a weather event. So neighborly assistance can be so massively important that it becomes a no-brainer […] More
We often hear about the ongoing friction and arguments that plague some of our favorite bands. It’s worrisome because we just want them to keep pumping out the music we love to listen to, and know they’re feeling good doing it. Rarely do we ever get an inside look at those arguments. We tend to […] More
Anybody who’s worked with kids knows that it’s a unique sector to work in. After all, you’re being trusted for extended periods of time with the safety and well-being of people’s most cherished—and dependent—loved ones. Often, that’s made awkward by parents who struggle to let go of control. But what about the parents who give it […] More
In certain groups of people, a commonly held political passion can crop up and become so far-reaching that folks simply assume everyone they know agrees, fighting just as hard. A backdrop like that makes anything less than fervent support a source of real frustration for the “die hards.” One Redditor recently learned that even a […] More
Living with roommates demands compromise, patience, respect and the confidence to live how you want to despite the thoughts or judgments of people that share a space with you day in and day out. Add roommates’ partners into the mix and the complexity only grows. One young woman recently found herself knee deep in roommate […] More
When two parents come together to marry after a prior marriage, a complex dynamic is in store. Their children from the prior marriage are forced to collide and, ideally, mix comfortably to form a new, expanded family. For that to work, the newly married parents must be very deliberate about how they handle the attention […] More
An older sibling can be a great person to have around. They guide you through the major milestones and offer lessons learned from the mistakes they made when in your position. But where is the line between healthy reliance on a big brother or sister and totally crossing a line? For one Redditor, that line […] More
When exchanging gifts with others, it can sometimes be difficult to dial in exactly what kind of gift to buy. Does the amount of money spent matter? Is homemade the better option? Perhaps an intangible experience is the most appropriate. But bearing all those different options in mind, one thing is for certain: a gift […] More
When a relationship grows more serious, serious financial discussions begin to take place. It’s important that communication is consistent and thorough so that both partners are on the same page. But sometimes all the communication in the world is no match for old habits. One Redditor shared her experience with just that dynamic. She recounted […] More
Entering into business with family members can be high risk. Your family members become your colleagues, and vice versa. When all is good, that can be an awesome situation. But when crises arise, both the personal and professional aspects of life are impacted quite directly. One Redditor—known as PersimmonParty4728 on the site—recently learned that lesson. […] More
Some wounds run deep. And if the pain is suffered as a child, those memories are formative experiences that dictate so much of a person’s ongoing outlook about the people and relationships in their life. That can create some difficult challenges to navigating family dynamics as an adult. Add kids of your own into the […] More
