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
For all the joy and excitement that come with planning a wedding, there’s more than its fair share of stress. Especially when others start sharing their input about the wedding. Even though none of these people should really have any say, they still make their opinions of what should happen at the wedding loud and […] More
What should a person do when two major life events happen at the same time? Do you attend a graduation or go to the hospital with a pregnant spouse? Do you attend a funeral or go to a child’s christening? Do you attend a wedding or go to someone’s deathbed? There are no easy answers, […] More
Choosing a wedding date is never as easy as one hopes it will be. Even though some couples do their best to have their wedding on a date that has special meaning to them, venue availability, work schedules, and other factors. Some brides and grooms might also upset friends and family members owing to their […] More
Not everyone who attends a wedding has a good time. When there is family friction, the good times don’t often roll. These situations can often lead to dramatic moments and confrontations that taint the event. Some guests attend out of obligation and try to exit before any drama can ensue. That doesn’t always work. Redditor […] More
Wedding planning is incredibly stressful in most situations, and it has a funny way of bringing out the worst in people. Sometimes, under the pressure of planning for the big day, brides and grooms forget that the day is just as much about their future partner and all of their guests, as it is about […] More
Doing a favor for someone, be it ever so small, is almost always guaranteed to make us feel better about ourselves afterward. That doesn’t mean mustering up the courage to perform this favor is always easy. Especially if it means inconveniencing ourselves. Or at least it seems like we’ll have to inconvenience ourselves. Redditor Theblueportal […] More
We’ve likely all had at least one friend in our lives who we loved and would do anything for, only to be hurt when we realized that they didn’t share those feelings at all. That realization especially hurts when we realize they’ve used our feelings of friendship for their gain, like acquiring an extra person […] More
Raising a child with an ex-spouse or partner comes with numerous challenges. None moreso, however, than maintaining a healthy relationship with your ex, for the benefit of the child. Putting aside all the pain, anger, and hurt that led your relationship to end isn’t easy, however, and more often than not, emotions might result in […] More
When people feel they have met “the one,” they tend to wait with bated breath for the day they get a proposal. However, as the big day draws near, some people begin to question whether they are making the right decision. Especially if they notice things about their partner they hadn’t really noticed before. This […] More
In this day and age, parents are not obligated to pay for their children’s weddings. A lot of parents can’t afford it. Weddings are expensive. In order to secure the funding, some parents who shell out the cash have caveats about the event. This can make for a difficult situation. Redditor Wonderful_Mode_9646 wanted to discuss […] More
There’s a saying that “an invitation isn’t a summons.” Being invited to an event doesn’t mean a person has to go. But is it OK to skip a sibling’s wedding when time, distance, or money aren’t obstacles? A woman struggling with that question turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. EnvironmentalBird457 […] More
