Everyone wants a little attention every now and then. Particularly when we go out of our way to do something nice for someone. Even though the gesture was meant to make someone else feel happy or noticed, we can’t help but want a little acknowledgement or appreciation for our actions. There are some people, however, […] More
Community gardens have become so popular over the decades. They’re especially fancied in big cities, where gardens are sparse. But community gardens can hold a lot of drama. Everybody isn’t always the best neighbor, and this can stir up the mulch. Redditor ThickBus3577 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they […] More
Choosing sides in a family squabble is never easy. In the end, someone usually ends up hurt or disappointed. One of the worst spots to be in is having to choose between a parent and a significant other. That’s rarely a win-win outcome. Redditor LastApplication6207 found themself in a personal dilemma regarding their relationships with […] More
Everyone has different routines and standards for personal hygiene. That said, there is a basic level of hygiene widely agreed to be the standard for what people should do. When people don’t meet this bare minimum, it’s reasonable to call them out. Even though they might not take the feedback gracefully. The sister-in-law (SIL) Redditor […] More
Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up with a loving family. Some children grow up barely knowing one of their parents, sometimes not knowing them at all. However, it’s also not uncommon for these fleeing parents to grow to regret their decisions, and make an effort to rekindle their relationships with their children. Whether […] More
Planning a party can be a ton of fun. Even though there is so much plotting and figuring out, throwing together a lavish event can be almost as fun as the event itself. However, one of the stressful parts of party planning is dealing with the budget. The money has to come from somewhere. Finding […] More
Sometimes neighbors can’t help but see into one another’s homes. This is especially true in big cities. Apartment buildings in New York are basically built right on top of one another. So seeing directly into a person’s windows can be not only easy but unavoidable. Even with that knowledge, some neighbors are still living clothing-optional […] More
There is simply no preparing oneself for learning that someone we love has passed away. It’s news that we never want to come, and news that we can never prepare ourselves for. Meaning, there is never a good way to hear this news. Though there are surely plenty of ways we certainly don’t want to […] More
Trying to help a down-on-their-luck loved one is admirable. However, it isn’t always easy. Some people need more help than any one person can give. And some people only use that help to find ways to take advantage. This sort of behavior leads to disappointment for many. Redditor Interesting_Star4842 wanted to discuss his experience and […] More
It’s always nice when our loved ones make a kind gesture towards us. Sometimes, however, their gestures don’t exactly make us happy. While there is clearly meaning and effort put in, they sometimes don’t take into account our personal likes and preferences. The husband of Redditor pinacoladanoumbrella had taken to performing a nice gesture with […] More
The grieving process can be long and arduous. For many, the process never ends; the weight of it just eases to be bearable. Sometimes, loved ones will have the best of intentions when trying to help a person get through the pain, but their execution just causes more of it. There is no one way […] More
Generosity is something that can be given… but never expected. Even so, many people come to expect their friends and family to make truly generous offers and gifts. Particularly friends who are clearly better off than they are. In some cases, people not only expect this generosity but feel as if they are owed it. […] More
