We must all be cautious when sharing news with others. Not everything is common knowledge… despite what we may think. As a result, we might casually mention something in conversation that the person we’re speaking to is completely unaware of. Having unexpectedly large consequences for many people. Redditor Disastrous-Put-2095 had an incredibly intelligent teenage nephew. […] More
Finances always seem to be a hot-button issue in relationships. Even in the best of unions, money and expenses can ruin any given moment. Even talking about money can cause stress. It’s especially problematic when one partner feels the other isn’t paying their fair share. Redditor Successful-Onion-872 wanted to discuss her experience and get some […] 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
Having a sick child is a nightmare parents are haunted by. When a child has to spend time in a hospital, everything seems to stop. So many parents feel helpless. But there is only so much any parent can do except offer support and wait. Parents are humans, not superheroes. Redditor Anoncuzcrazyex wanted to discuss […] More
Everybody needs a vacation now and again. Vacations can be rejuvenating and life-affirming. But some vacations can be a problem. Like family vacations, family vacations can be traumatic. Redditor Ill_Remove_9909 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so they came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. They asked: “AITA for ‘spoiling’ […] More
It’s totally reasonable that a teenager would still be figuring out what they want to do with their lives and that they would work a series of odd jobs and collect experiences while trying to figure it out. As much as most of us understand that, there are some people who take advantage of teenagers […] More
Co-parenting is a fairly new social term. A lot of it stems from changes in family dynamics and gender roles. Whereas at one time mothers always got full custody and fathers mostly got weekend visitation, more and more parents are sharing custody equally. But even when visitation was an occasional weekend for a few hours, […] More
Child custody arrangements may be made at the time of a final divorce decree, but they can be altered or amended as circumstances change. But if the agreement already covers certain contingencies, is a parent obligated to amend a custody arrangement to make another adult happy? A father struggling with the right thing to do […] More
I dislike when people suggest doing something just to “keep the peace.” What they’re really saying is why don’t people let some toxic person walk all over everyone so the problematic person doesn’t throw a tantrum. I’m my Mother’s daughter, so indulging bad behavior isn’t in my DNA. Why keep the peace that isn’t really […] More
Some people can’t wait to have children. They dream of it, sometimes even from the time of their own childhood. While others have no desire to ever have children. Now with changes in societal expectations and access to reproductive healthcare, people who never wanted kids aren’t forced to have them. Unless they live in a […] More
Children of divorce are bound to react to their parents’ getting remarried with a wide array of emotions. Some don’t take the news well at all, as it is the final nail in the coffin, precluding any chance that their parents will one day get back together. Others find it cause for celebration, as they […] More
Learning their parents are getting a divorce is just about the worst news any child can get. Beyond the fact that their parents will no longer cohabitate with their family, their lives will undergo numerous changes. Including some positive new things that have the potential to make them much happier. As well as the need […] More
