Being the eldest child in a group of siblings can be stressful. The heavy lifting that parents can’t do often falls on the oldest. They sometimes tend to be the automatic babysitter or defacto third parent. These situations aren’t always appreciated. And the reactions to certain family issues can cause quite a stir. Redditor DependentLeave3584 […] More
Not every family member wants to attend a loved one’s wedding. Just because people are siblings doesn’t mean one is obligated to show up and give a toast. This is especially true when one sibling makes the other feel “less than” in some way. But parents and extended family often can’t handle that situation. And […] More
In any group setting or outing, it’s always important to make sure everyone is included in one way or another. Particularly if the chosen activities aren’t something certain group members are familiar with. Sometimes, when a group chooses to do something outside of one of the members’ zones of interest, they might feel deliberately left […] More
They say there is no way to precisely describe the pain of losing a child. It’s not something people who have never been a parent can easily understand. Grief itself for any loss in life is difficult enough. But burying children, that’s a different type of pain. And often people can get overzealous in trying […] More
Usually, when a newborn is being named after a close loved one it’s seen as an honor. In fact, some families and friends have been known to squabble over who gets to use certain names that honor certain people. So that’s why it can be confusing when there is harsh pushback to the gesture. Life […] More
When giving advice, most people try to lead with the best of intentions. Good intentions can often lead to the most unexpected outcomes. And with unexpected outcomes, there is almost always uncomfortable fallout. Then the blame game starts. It can sometimes make a person feel like gluing one’s lips shut for the future. Case in […] More
Families aren’t easy. Loving family is easy, but dealing on a daily can be difficult. A sibling relationship can be especially strenuous. Hurt feelings and allegations can be thrown about like comments on the weather. So, how to proceed with caution? Case in point… Redditor Pretend-Editor-624 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. […] More
Naming a child is a very complicated endeavor. Any aspiring parent always has a few names they’ve mulled over naming their future children, with some dead set on one name. What they need to take into account, however, is that their partner might have some name ideas of their own that do not align with […] More
Redditor Live-Hornet-1668 recently adopted a young boy with his wife. The couple already had a biological daughter. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) daughter has clearly struggled with the transition and does not view her adopted brother as such. This has caused discord amongst the OP’s home, and most namely on his daughter’s birthday. A major incident […] More
Family dynamics with in-laws can be messy. When people tell off their own blood relatives, it’s natural. Everybody has a breaking point. But telling off one’s significant other’s family, that can stir up drama. Is there really a good way to do it? Case in point… Redditor holidayhilll wanted to discuss his experience and get […] More
Redditor and new mom AmericanFolkswagon is currently navigating nighttime feedings and how they affect her marriage. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) husband suffers from insomnia, and while he wants to be woken up to help with the baby, his initial reaction is not particularly pleasant. This has caused the OP to harbor some resentments, and ultimately […] More
Moving is a long and arduous process. Even if you have money and things fall into place, the stress is unavoidable. The packing and unpacking never seem to end. Things will always get broken, and there is never enough time to do everything calmly. That’s why some people try to come up with ways to […] More
