Helping people out financially can be a slippery slope. It’s in most people’s nature to do so whenever asked… whether or not they can afford to do so. Where it can and often does get people into trouble, however, is when they do it often enough, people start to expect that help. Sometimes not even […] More
People and their pets… that can be a complicated discussion in public. A lot of people feel like they are parents when they care for an animal. The terms “fur baby” and “fur parent” are popular titles in this day and age. But just because that is how a person acknowledges themself, does it mean […] More
People’s lawn decor can be a bone of contention. What people display on their front lawns can cause neighborhood chaos. That is why HOAs were created. But without a governing body like an HOA, neighbors fighting neighbors over outdoor ornaments can get nasty. A deleted Redditor wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, […] More
A happy household is one where chores are shared equitably, and one person is not responsible for all the cooking and cleaning. Of course, some people can’t stand being in a dirty home or surrounded by a mess, so they might bear the brunt of it themselves. But no one in a shared home should […] More
Content Warning: Animal Abandonment, Neglect, and Abuse; Toxic and Narcissistic Relationships Every person has their own threshold for what is acceptable in a relationship and what will act as an immediate deal breaker, no matter how long the relationship has been going on. Pet lovers everywhere will agree, though, that if a partner tries to […] More
A bride-to-be is not about to let her day of nuptials be ruined by one individual not on the guest list. When she made her stand, she was given an ultimatum that made her question her choices. This prompted her to visit the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgment from strangers online. […] More
I travel by train whenever possible. I love train travel. One thing I always do is pay the few extra dollars for trip insurance. That way, if I have to cancel for any reason, I get a full refund. Stuff happens in life. A brother dealing with family vacation drama turned to the “Am I […] More
Anyone who has worked in a toxic work environment can attest to how demeaning it is to put up with unfair expectations, entitled behavior, and other terrible traits in exchange for a paycheck. But an entitled boss demanding one of his employees care for his dog might be a new item to add to the […] More
Money is a significant cause of conflict in relationships. People often have different money-saving and spending habits. It really should be addressed head-on. If one person likes to spend everything they make, will their money-saving partner bail them out? If the frugal partner bails them out more than once, is the expectation that it will […] More
Someone with a hoarding disorder—often referred to as a hoarder—is characterized by the compulsive accumulation of possessions, often with little or no use or value, and an inability to discard them, leading to clutter and difficulty in daily functioning. While clutter is simply a mess, hoarding involves a compulsive and irrational retention of items, often […] More
Medical bills and college tuition are two of the most expensive things in the world. Not everybody has the luxury to afford one, let alone both. When someone can afford things like that, others tend to circle around to see what they can get as well. A lot of people who have wealthy loved ones […] More
Content Warning: Mentions of Animal Abuse One reality that pet owners do not discuss enough is how difficult it is to have loved ones, whether they are friends or family, who frequently visit your home but do not share the same passion for pets that you do From wanting our pets to be “put away” […] More
