As much as we love our friends, it is still possible, even likely, for them to let us down from time to time. Sometimes, we might overlook the bad behavior of a friend more than we might the bad behavior of others, in an effort to keep our relationship happy. Sometimes, however, it is important […] More
Gender reveal parties seem to become more outlandish by the day. After so many deaths and fires, one would think toning them down would be the new trend. But apparently, that is not the case for everyone. A sibling found themselves in a personal dilemma regarding their brother’s baby news, so they turned to the […] More
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
The responsibilities of being a guest in someone’s home can be a bit confusing. Many people feel that as someone is being gracious enough to host them, they should put in a bit of an effort with cleaning, cooking and other chores. Others, on the other hand, have no trouble being treated to everything by […] 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
We are all taught from a very young age that “sharing is caring.” A very valuable lesson, as sharing and generosity are vitally important. What could be taught earlier is that not everything should be shared. As some items are just too precious or delicate, they should not be required or expected to be shared. […] More
Favoritism by parents among siblings can be a common problem for a lot of families. Sometimes a child is overreacting, sometimes they are spot on. Either way, it can be very hurtful to experience. Some parents have no clue they’re doing it, and others don’t care if they’re guilty. This leads to tons of family […] More
Sometimes, marrying into a person’s family is one of the most difficult things to do. A person may love their spouse to death, but their family may be impossible to deal with. This makes special occasions, like holidays, very stressful to plan. But more often than not, boundaries have to be secured. A deleted Redditor […] 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
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
As sad as it is to think about, not all relationships are meant to last forever. Sometimes people grow apart or, as cold-hearted as it sounds, grow tired of their current relationship and want to look elsewhere. But it seems evilly timed to break up with someone right after they had a baby, when they […] More
