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.
Of the many “new normals” that have defined the pandemic era, the prevalence of working from home is one of the most sweeping. Not surprisingly, it has gone better in some homes than others. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA) subReddit offered a glimpse into those dynamics. The Original Poster, known […] More
We tend to imagine one type of response when a tragic death comes: openly mourning freinds and loved ones. But a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit reminded that there are other, arguably more nuanced responses that come too. The Original Poster (OP), known as Partyintheusa__ on the site, laid it […] More
It’s often a refreshing, spirit-lifting thing to become good friends with a coworker. The days pass by faster, you have a trusted person to bounce ideas off, and you may even laugh throughout the day. But a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit showed that sometimes friendly goes a bit too […] More
Destination weddings are hard enough to swing for guests who have all the time in the world. So for folks with big, inescapable obligations, those weddings away from home can create a bit of stress. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated what the dynamic. The Original Poster (OP), known […] More
Parents are forced to place a whole lot of trust into their children’s classroom teachers. In fact, sometimes a parent may go months before even meeting the person who supervises their child for roughly eight hours a day. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated the unnerving possibilities of that […] More
Alongside all the benefits of finally emptying the nest, the parents of adult children are forced to reckon with the major changes that come along with that. One of the biggest? The possibility of watching one’s children become cool and powerful. That dynamic was the driving theme behind a recent post on the “Am I […] More
Family reunions are quite the undertaking. So many people from different places—who may or may not even know each other that well—have to gather in the same place. The logistics must be a nightmare, not to mention the potential emotional weight of it all. So one Redditor found herself struggling to make a decision about […] More
Children all over spend months looking forward to Halloween. It’s a wonderful night full of free candy, the biggest game of playing pretend ever, and staying out after dark. So it’s not surprising that a parent might hesitate to deny that experience to their kids. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” […] More
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But not much can be left there if you never go in the first place. A recent post on the “Am I the A**hoe (AITA) site illustrated how close someone can get to Vegas without actually going. The Original Poster (OP), known as notagoodtimethrow on the […] More
When people with pets get married, their furry friends are forced to come along for the ride. And that means two animals being expected to get along out of the blue. In a post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, one Redditor illustrated the struggles involved with that. The Original Poster (OP), known […] More
Unless it’s to watch paint dry, a spot in the front row at any event is a coveted position. So if you found yourself lucky enough to be there, you’d probably hold on tight, right? One Redditor recently found themselves challenged when they held that esteemed spot. They recounted everything in a post on the […] More
Work policies about attendance make perfect sense: you can’t have people showing up whenever they darn well please. But is there a time when exceptions ought to be made? In a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, one woman illustrated a scenario that put that question on the table. The Original […] More
