Reddit AITA and WIBTA
Some families have secret recipes. My family never did, so I’ve never really understood the concept nor the lengths people go to keep them secret. Is it so they can feel special because no one else has it? I’m not sure, but to each their own. My family had a lot of never-written-down recipes that […] More
Introverts get a bad rap in a lot of social settings, from school to the workplace to interpersonal relationships. There are tons of books and programs designed to force introverts “out of their shell” as if there’s something inherently wrong with them. Where are all the books or classes telling extroverts to sit down, shut […] More
A couple that can decide on an equitable division of labor in their home is at a great advantage. A couple that can afford to hire others to help with those less desirable chores can also avoid the usual conflicts about who does what jobs around the house that plague other couples. But what if […] More
Content Warning: Age Gap, Age Gap Shaming, Marriage of Convenience Generally when we think of two people getting married, we imagine two very happy people who are deeply in love and eager to start their lives together. But sometimes marriage can be much more practical than that, even if it doesn’t carry with it the […] More
Whether or not to have children at your wedding is something lots of couples grapple with. Once the decision is made, invariably some guests will take issue with it. A bride turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback on if she would be an a**hole (WIBTA) if she kept her wedding […] More
Content Warning: Recovering Alcoholic, Dry Wedding, Sober-Shaming “Wedding aesthetic” is important anywhere you go, from what people are expected to wear to what will happen at the wedding reception to what kind of ceremony will be held. But sometimes people over-prioritize certain aspects of the wedding, like how much they’ll be able to party, side-eyed […] More
The decision to have children is best made before conception. No child benefits from being unwanted or resented. A new mother dealing with anger over a cheating fiancé who convinced her to go forward with an unplanned, unwanted second pregnancy turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH […] More
Big age gaps between siblings can affect their ability to form a bond. Especially if they’re half siblings and have never shared a household. A desire to bond is also critical, as connections can’t be forced by outsiders. An older half-brother with a close bond with his full sister turned to the “Am I The […] More
There are longtime married couples who happily don’t cohabitate. Usually, the result of careers in divergent fields or a desire to maintain their personal space, a happy, successful marriage doesn’t require sharing a home. Perhaps more couples should explore this avenue if the number of conflicts over the division of household labor is any indication. […] More
It’s no secret that while planning a wedding, some brides go way too far in developing and committing to their wedding aesthetics. But there are more important things than everything looking nice and matching, especially when there’s an exceptional heat wave passing through, pointed out the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor […] More
Shopping is a very personal experience, which people find either exhilarating or agonizing. However, whether shopping brings you joy or pain, it is usually something best done on one’s own. When shopping with others, we might find ourselves dissuaded from buying something that genuinely excites us. Or, worse still, coerced into buying something we truly […] More
There are few greater gifts than bringing a newborn baby home. Of course, for all the joy parenthood brings, it still comes with its fair share of challenges. Namely, that it is a very rare occurrence for a baby to sleep through the night. Of course, in a two-parent household, it would seem to be […] More
