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 chance to say I told you so can be so so satisfying. We often don’t do things specifically for that reason, but we certainly don’t hate the moment if it comes along. One Redditor found herself in that exact spot, and she posted about it on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The […] More
Living in an apartment building can be surprisingly intimate. Love lives, the enthusiasm of pets, and musical tastes are all on full display, whether we were curious or not. And, as one Redditor recently described, there are the sounds of babies. They posted about a recent incident on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. […] More
Single parents are tasked with responding to any issue their child or children encounter. It’s a tough job, undoubtedly. It’s not hard to imagine some situations may come along that make a parent feel in over their head. One Redditor apparently felt that way recently and he talked about it in a post on the […] More
Identical twins have the unique ability to pretend to be another human being. That’s likely pretty helpful when going to the bank, pulling pranks, and trying on clothes at the store. But what if someone outside the “twinship” tries to exploit those similarities? A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit outlined […] More
Thankfully, the hate and intolerance that plagues so many adults is often lost on children. But as one post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated, sometimes it’s simply impossible to shield kids from those opinions. The Original Poster (OP), aptly known as upsettingfamilydrama on the site, laid it all out in the […] More
As children grow into adults, parents are forced to look on as they make their own choices, determine their own values, and encounter the consequences, good or bad, that result. One Redditor found himself struggling to accept his daughter’s recent decision. He posted about it on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original […] More
There are few tragedies more intense than when a parent loses a child. For anyone not in that position, the pain is simply unimaginable. But the grieving parent’s life must go on, no matter how difficult that may be. One Redditor found herself reckoning with that fact. She explained her circumstances in a post on […] More
Hosting a longterm guest can wreak havoc on our routines. But for animals, who often rely on consistency for so much of their physical and emotional well-being, a new human can be a huge disruption. One Redditor found herself doing damage control when a recent guest stayed for the holidays. They shared their story in […] More
The death of a loved one often brings more than grieving. It can, unfortunately, bring a hefty amount of logistical and financial problem solving. One Redditor found that out the hard way recently. He posted about it on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster (OP), known as IneritanceVbrother on the site, […] More
As we all know, although the holidays are supposedly a time set aside for joy and family connection, they often just stress us right out. One Redditor’s recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated, sometimes you don’t even have to host for everything to feel chaotic. The Original Poster (OP), who […] More
Giving gifts at Christmas time is a bit of a confusing endeavor. On one hand, the tradition allows us to demonstrate our love and friendship with a unmistakable, concrete gesture. But it also requires us to associate a friendship with a dollar amount. And no matter how much we try to forget that strange dynamic, […] More
Some professions demand people set clear boundaries with clients to prevent any inappropriate moments. Therapists, doctors, masseuses and fitness trainers are all examples. But as one Redditor’s recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated, the presence of a spouse can raise those expectations even more. The Original Poster (OP), known as […] More
