No matter how big or small… surgery is surgery. And people will always need help during recovery. When a person is in a committed long-term relationship, it’s often assumed that one then has built-in help for these situations. But not every partner is capable of coming through. This realization can stir up a lot of […] More
Content Warning: Child-free, Reproductive Coercion, Toxic Families and Relationships, “Baby Trapping,” Sabotaged Birth Control Once parents have adult children who begin to marry or settle in with life partners, it’s common for them to start getting excited about the possibility of having grandchildren. But as exciting as this is, they should understand it’s a possibility […] More
It can always be an interesting dynamic when one of our close friends has a new significant other. As there’s always the initial concern as to how well they will assimilate into the group. Most of the times, they fit right in, going on to develop an equally strong bond among the group. Other times, […] More
It can be frustrating, sometimes even downright irritating, when our partner has a hobby that doesn’t interest us one bit. Especially they prioritize this hobby over just about everything. However, most of the time, the best thing we can do is take a breath and remind ourselves that these hobbies bring our partners joy, so […] More
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. Sadly, it’s a job we all must have every now and then. Some bad news isn’t so terrible to share, as there is little doubt that the recipient will recover from it quickly or even forget all about it in a short matter of time. […] More
When something goes wrong or doesn’t go our way, our first instinct is often to blame someone else. Sometimes, this is more than justified, as it was truly the malicious actions of one individual that caused problems and chaos for everyone. Other times, however, people find a reason to blame someone purely owing to the […] More
Content Warning: Discussions of Arachnophobia and Being Triggered Whether or not we want to admit it, we’re all afraid of something. While it’s perfectly reasonable for us to be triggered by something and to even have a reaction, there’s a time and a place for having such a reaction. If something about our workplace triggers […] More
When it comes to time off from work for health reasons—for either the worker or a family member—and to actual access to healthcare, the United States ranks dead last among first world countries. With that in mind, scenarios where employees instead of employers are pressured to accommodate a coworker’s illness with donations of money or […] More
Freebies for family are something a lot of professionals deal with. Whether they’re in the building trades or medical fields, some family members will expect their services for free. Some do it and are happy with the results, while others do it and have nothing but horror stories about how they were treated or taken […] More
Not every parent gets to have a partner. Some have to fly solo. That’s why so many couples appreciate the blessing of having a co-parent with whom they can be in the trenches. But sadly for some parents, even with a partner, they often feel like they’re still parenting alone. That’s why many say raising […] More
It is the top priority of all divorced parents to make sure their children are healthy and well cared for. However, after getting divorced, some parents might choose to implement some parenting decisions that their former spouses previously didn’t approve of. Most of the time, this proves not to be much of an issue, after […] More
Every child sometimes feels that they are not getting as much attention from their parents as their siblings are. Sometimes, they even worry that one of their siblings is the clear “favorite.” Most of the time, this is pure neurosis. In certain unfortunate situations, however, their fears have sometimes proven true. Redditor Playful_Role8039 always felt […] More
