Sometimes, family can be cruel. When a person’s personal trauma is used as comedy, it often feels like being re-traumatized. Hurt feelings are hurt feelings, and they deserve respect. A husband found himself in a person dilemma regarding his M[other]-I[n}-L[aw]’s insensitivity toward his past trauma; so he turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) […] More
Most of us have had at least one neighbor in the past who made us uncomfortable, whether because they were rude, loud, a little unusual, or simply unwilling to take a hint that we weren’t interested in what they were offering. Even if they are nice, that unwillingness to recognize boundaries has to be the […] More
The news that a family member is coming to stay with you can result in a number of emotions. Regardless of one’s relationship to them, people usually find themselves making more of an effort to ensure these family members feel welcome and comfortable in their home. Thankfully, many visiting family members make sure they don’t […] More
Finding good and affordable childcare these days is a struggle many face. So often, parents rely on loved ones for help. But that help can come with a lot of strings. Strings a person can’t always afford. Redditor FeralGoblinCat to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so naturally, she came to the “Am I […] More
Lending out property with deep meaning isn’t always easy. There are clothes that hold a special memory of past events. There is jewelry that is tied to family lineage. Then there are smaller objects that were gifts from loved ones past. Not everything is meant to be shared with others. What may seem like “just […] More
There are a few universal rules, and one of them is without a doubt, “Never ask a woman if she’s pregnant or how far along she is.” Bodies are all different, and some women might be carrying weight in a way that mirrors pregnancy; they may have just had a baby; or they may have […] More
Some people have a deep fear of bugs. It may seem odd to others, but this is a very valid phobia. This can often lead people to have strange requests of others. And some requests for help can go a little too far for certain people. Redditor HilliamWurt wanted to discuss his experience and get […] More
Being a caretaker for an ailing loved one is not easy. It takes its toll on people physically, emotionally, and mentally. Also, life doesn’t just stop just because one has to care for another person. There are still bills to pay, kids to care for, and so on. So, trying to maintain a peaceful existence […] More
Some people can’t mind their business. Other people’s business and backstory can be like an obsession. People will walk up to total strangers and just ask inappropriate, personal questions. To the people being accosted, this type of behavior often takes an emotional toll. Redditor Aurora-supernova to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so naturally, […] More
Grief comes in many forms and many stages. Upon learning we’ve lost a loved one, not everyone instantly breaks down into tears, as is a common perception. Some need to process the news they just heard, resulting in a wide range of emotions and reactions. What often goes unsaid, but is universally true, is that […] More
Honesty is always the best policy. An age old saying ingrained in our heads from a very young age. Not everyone lives by this saying, of course, as the very concept of honesty is too much for some people to grasp. What dishonest people realize all too late, however, is one way or another, lies […] More
After a long day at work, the last thing anyone really wants to do is cook. With this in mind, there’s little more comforting or satisfying than coming home to discover our spouse or partner has cooked for us, and dinner is waiting for us on the table. However, this being an expectation is an […] More
