Money causes problems and solves problems. It can be the root of all evil… or the savior, as a college student recently found out. Case in point… Redditor yosuw wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so naturally, she came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. She asked: “AITA for refusing […] More
Nobody really wants to “tattle” on others. But every once in a while, “tattling” is the only option. Some people’s behaviors call for it. Unfortunately, the person telling the truth is sometimes looked at unfavorably. Redditor makeupaddict337 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they came to visit the “Am I […] More
When parents get divorced, it affects the entire family. Indeed, sometimes their children have a much more difficult time handling this bad news than their parents do. In particularly unfortunate cases, a child might blame one parent for the divorce. Sometimes permanently damaging their relationship. The parents of Redditor Over-Opposite4321 got divorced when he was […] More
Putting together a guest list for a wedding can be an exhausting process. Putting together a seating arrangement… can be terrifying. Families have issues. They don’t go away because of a happy event. So what is the happy couple to do? Redditor Regular-Dare1057 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he […] More
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
