Sadly, not everyone has a great relationship with their parents. Even if they remain on speaking terms, some people just never find the love and connection that would seem to be intrinsic between parents and children. As a result, people might often find another adult or mentor figure who fills the void left by their […] More
Having an open relationship has become an increasingly common option for couples who wish to continue dating. But when a baby enters the mix, continuing to date can be more complicated than before, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor PhilosopherReady5992 was sort of excited for his girlfriend to have a baby and to […] More
Children are known to be picky eaters. Particularly babies, who tend to be hesitant about eating solid food when first presented to them. This leads parents to look for inventive ways to get their infants to at least get food in their mouths, often to no avail, and frequently resulting in the food ending up […] More
As the saying goes, opposites attract. Indeed, many married couples don’t see eye to eye on many things. These differences range from fairly menial, such as taste in food, to fundamental, such as political or religious beliefs. Redditor AliveLeg61‘s taste in movies veered considerably from those of his wife. Luckily for her, their neighbor shared […] More
We can become so accustomed to seeing our caregivers as superior to us that we start being obedient out of habit more than agreement. The issue, of course, is that as people they are fallible, and sometimes we are tasked with a choice between obedience and truth. That was the issue facing Redditor and Original […] More
We’ve all known someone who was incapable of keeping their promises, and whether it was unintentional or malicious, it still hurt when they failed. But sometimes their shortcomings can have a serious impact on someone else’s life, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Piano_throwaway_ agreed to continue perfecting his piano skills when […] More
The word ‘family’ brings up lots of different ideas. Work-family, found family, the family you were born to. So, what happens to the responsibilities you have toward your family when that family suddenly becomes bigger? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) deleted when they came to the “Am I the A**hole” […] More
Parenting after a divorce is never easy. One of the worst issues is figuring out the schedules. Who gets the kids when and how? And those situations can really become complicated when life throws some curveballs. Case in point… Redditor Unhappy-Front-5295 to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit […] More
It’s never easy for children of broken homes to immediately accept their step-parents. Even if they don’t say or do anything to upset them, deliberately or not, they always serve as a reminder that their parents’ marriage didn’t work out. In some cases, it just takes a little bit of time for children to grow […] More
We always want to be there for our family. Particularly if we have a family member who needs special attention. Unfortunately, sometimes we can’t always give these family members as much attention as we might like, owing to other commitments in life. Which makes it all the more difficult when our family expects more from […] More
The relationship between grandchildren and grandparents is unique. Whether they live down the street from their grandchildren, or only see them a couple of times a year, there is no describing the love grandparents have for them. But is it possible for a grandparent to love their grandchildren too much? Redditor WiseTrainer2624 certainly seemed to […] More
It’s always sad when family members become estranged. Perhaps the most difficult element is dealing with your feelings toward your estranged family members. No matter how angry or hurt you are by them, they are still your family, and you often find yourself unable to completely let go of them. Saddest of all are cases […] More
