Gift-giving for weddings can present a litany of complications. How much is enough to spend? How little is too little? Every penny is being accounted for in this financial climate, so giving extravagant gifts may not be in the cards. Problems arise quickly when people’s definitions of extravagant don’t match. Redditor Extra-Bell-4224 wanted to discuss […] More
Family heirlooms can cause a lot of jealousy and tension in family’s unless there’s an established tradition for passing the heirloom on. But if a sibling demands the tradition be thrown out the window just because they want the heirloom, is the rightful recipient wrong when they say no? A young widow pondering that question […] More
Weddings can be large, lavish affairs or simple courthouse ceremonies or destination based. Each one partially dictates the guest list options. The first limits the number of attendees only by venue size and local fire/safety occupancy restrictions. Get married in the Staples Center, and you can invite 20,000 of your closest friends. The second is […] More
Content Warning: Mentions of Abuse and Narcissism As much as we might like to trust the people around us, there are some people in the world who are uniquely gifted in hiding how they really are. But once the mask starts to slip, it’s all downhill from there, cautioned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) […] More
Content Warning: Family Abandonment, Child Neglect, Scapegoat, Black Sheep We all like to think that fairy tales like Cinderella and holiday movies like Home Alone are just that: entertainment, stories, and fantasies. But for some, they strike horribly close to home, empathized the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor Forgotten_child9 had felt forgotten by her […] More
Having a newborn baby can be a wonderful experience. It can also be an experience riddled with stressful situations. Babies need constant attention. And they often need their moms close by for food. This can make attending social events tricky. Redditor important_seconds wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came […] More
Everyone has a past. Some pasts are not a topic every person likes to discuss. And some people are the type who like to know all the secrets no matter what. These types of people often clash. So where does that leave most conversations? Redditor Valuable-Hotel4435 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. […] More
All brides and grooms go into planning their wedding with at least a vague idea of what they want it to be. Some, however, have had every minute detail planned since they were children, and won’t settle for anything less. Of course, their dream wedding theme might not exactly be what their friends and family […] More
It’s not unusual to hear complaints about the clothing the wedding party is being asked to wear. But usually it involves the bridesmaids’ attire, not the groomsmen’s. A groomsman with issues with his wedding ensemble turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. ThrowRAlostfencer asked: “AITA for refusing to go to my […] More
Content Warning: Recreational Drug Use Weddings are more expensive than ever to plan, and it’s helpful to use discounts, coupons, and other price breaks when possible. But some offers should not be accepted, perhaps especially for one of the happiest days of a person’s life, cautioned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. To help […] More
It’s no secret that the wedding industry is incredibly lucrative, and it’s becoming increasingly expensive to plan a wedding. Not to mention how much further in advance you often have to book venues and services, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor Master-Reach-1977 was counting down the days to her wedding, which she and […] More
Content Warning: Sexually Explicit Content, Toxic Behavior, Derogatory Nicknames, Sexual Content Shared Without Consent When we think of the key factors to a happy and healthy relationship, we generally think of love, communication, and clear boundaries with money and intimacy. But respect doesn’t get the respect it deserves, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) […] More
