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.
The receiver of a tattoo is always put in a rather vulnerable position while the art is being added to their skin. Simply put, they’re laying down defenseless in a big chair and they can’t go anywhere until the thing is finished. That is, unless they’re willing to walk out and show everyone their new, […] More
Enlisting the help of a babysitter to watch one’s children demands a whole lot of trust. Whether the sitter comes highly regarded from a trusted referral, or it’s a family member or a friend, nothing raises the stakes quite like the safety and well-being of a child. A recent post on the “Am I the […] More
It’s hard enough for a teenager to come out as trans when so many people are intolerant, whether that’s vocal or felt silently. But that battle can be even more steeply uphill if the teen’s loved ones don’t provide a truly massive amount of support while navigating the declaration of their identity. One parent found […] More
As a pregnant woman navigates the full length of her pregnancy—what with all the possible ups and downs throughout—it’s so important she feels safe and well cared for. And her maternity doctor is a very important factor in creating a reduced stress environment. A recent Reddit post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit […] More
For young couples, raising the first baby can be a very challenging experience. No matter how many books each partner read before the kid popped out, no matter how many wise, experienced people offered advice, there simply is no way to fully prepare for the unexpected dynamics of rearing a new human being. So it’s […] More
As an older teen, the sudden arrival of a newly born sibling can definitely bring some upheaval. Sure, babies are cute and all, but it’s a major adjustment to live among an infant and the parents tasked with dedicating attention and energy to that infant. But a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole […] More
“Re-nesting” as an adult in your 20s can be a pretty tough transition. Your parents still see you as their child, and so the old habits of enforcing house rules, general micromanagement and financial strings attached all begin to creep back into the picture. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit […] More
Usually, marriage comes with the mixing of finances. That covers several things: combining total amounts of money, maybe combining bank accounts assets, and probably sharing cards. But it also means mixing financial habits. One recent post to the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated the subtle dynamics involved in all that mixing. The Original Poster […] More
Finding a solid nanny for one’s children can be a huge task. Just think about all the variables involved and it’s not hard to see why. The schedule has to work out, everyone needs to agree on pay, there is a serious trust element to it all, and you want your kids to like them. […] More
When a couple moves in together, all of their domestic chores and mundanities begin to overlap. It makes sense, as it’s usually more efficient. And yet, that can take some getting used to. A recent story posted to the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated those growing pains. The Original Poster (OP), known as […] More
Disputes about parenting are some of the greatest challenges faced by people in relationships. Those varying approaches and decisions all determine a child’s destiny, their emotional reality. So it’s no surprise that the stakes often feel very high. One Redditor recently glimpsed just how high those tensions can run. He discussed the whole ordeal in […] More
Nobody ever enjoys commenting on another person’s driving abilities. We prefer to sit tight, talk about other things, and not be nitpicky. But what if the person’s driving is actually an issue? One woman on Reddit found herself toeing that line recently with her boyfriend. She shared the ordeal in a post to the “Am […] More
