Mother-in-laws have a reputation for being overbearing. Often even well meaning advice, when unsolicited, can be hurtful and frustrating. This goes even more when it comes to sensitive topics such as eating habits and weight—things most people do not want commentary on. What would you do if you lost your temper after one too many […] More
When our partner doesn’t know how to do something, it is hard to balance support and frustration. If someone is bad at cooking, you want to encourage them to learn, but also want to eat good food. So, finding the right words is hard. Redditor HomeTown11____ encountered this very issue with her husband. So they […] More
We’ve all had to handle unexpected guests. Family will come over unannounced and sometimes it’s a struggle to ensure everyone is happy at the end of the visit. Redditor aitafamilyissoweird is having their own crisis with their brother-in-law (BIL) and sister-in-law (SIL). But how far should you go to appease family you maybe don’t see […] More
Family traditions are sacred. When you start dating someone, it is fun to let them participate in your quirky family traditions. But, what if the tradition is just too weird to actually participate in? Redditor orangetradition encountered this very issue with their boyfriend’s family. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Ordering take out can be that special treat you and your friends or S.O. get to share. It’s a way to help local businesses, and avoid having to wash the dishes. It should be a win-win. But when the orders are wrong it can be frustrating to say the least. Redditor throw_away321654987 encountered this very […] More
Living with roommates demands compromise, patience, respect and the confidence to live how you want to despite the thoughts or judgments of people that share a space with you day in and day out. Add roommates’ partners into the mix and the complexity only grows. One young woman recently found herself knee deep in roommate […] More
Hosting a dinner party can be stressful. You want to be charming and laid back, but if your partner disappears the pressure is on you. Even if their disappearance is excused by a biological function. Redditor dinnerpartypooper encountered this very issue with his wife. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Most of us have some sort of horror story example of someone we’ve lived with: our childhood family, roommates, exes… One variable most of these stories have in common? Someone in the household made your life miserable. Like this one woman’s roommate, who made all the rules in the house, according to the “Am I […] More
Food and culture can be very closely connected, but what do you do when someone tries to force you to eat a food because they believe it’s your “duty” as a member of a certain race or culture? Reddit user “ItssollyboyXD” found himself wondering if he handled things poorly after yet another food-based confrontation with […] More
Cooking can be an art or an act of necessity. While most people can handle the basics, some struggle to boil water. So what’s a child to do when their parent lacks talent in the kitchen? After all, culinary ineptitude can have more consequences than just an unpleasant taste. A woman who grew up with […] More
Caring about the environment should be our top priority. We see the effects of global warming all over the world, whether it’s glaciers melting or fires in California and Australia, the threat is more real than ever. So, we should at least try to be more eco friendly. But, that is no excuse to judge […] More
We all have our pet peeves. For many of us, other people eating off of our plates is chief among them. One 21-year-old Redditor had enough of his stepmom eating his food, but his simple solution—ponying up to buy her a dish of her own—sparked drama instead of thanks. So he turned to the AITA […] More
