For a lot of people, family is not easy to handle. Not all blood runs that thick. Sometimes, the most toxic people share DNA. This is a harsh truth to deal with. And learning how to navigate it never seems to get easier. Redditor kittylover419 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback, so […] More
Getting married on the same date as your parents or grandparents is something some couples choose to do. But what if a parent or grandparent prefers you don’t? Does it make a difference if their spouse is dead? A sibling of the mother of the bride turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Often times, parents only want the very best for their children. Sometimes, that means being overly critical of their significant other. But where should the line between critique and bullying be drawn? A woman on Reddit canceled the anniversary party she was throwing for her parents because they are “embarrassed” by her husband’s job and […] More
Family members with a history of drama can eventually share a mutual desire to leave the past behind them by moving on. Some, however, are not open to reconciliation depending on the severity of what initially caused division. A woman who was invited by her parents to attend their 30th wedding anniversary celebration was presented […] More
Blood runs thick in family ties. Being adopted and then finding your birth family can cause quite a stir. Finding a balance between both (if one seeks it) isn’t always easy. That can lead to resentment and harsh feelings. Redditor Organic-Rock-9599 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to […] More
Grief is an individual process. Everyone has their own ways of expressing their sorrow and their own timeline for returning to normalcy. Some people never fully move on from their loss. A parent whose bride-to-be daughter wants her family to get over their grief so they can attend her wedding turned to the “Am I […] More
Milestone wedding anniversaries are nothing to be scoffed at. Committing years of one’s life to another person is something to be celebrated. Redditor Flat-Blueberry-4469 thought just that regarding their 40th wedding anniversary with their wife. However, their youngest child and only daughter threw a wrench into their plans when she invited herself and her family […] More
When giving and receiving presents, they say “it’s the thought that counts.” Even so, sometimes we can’t help but be a little disappointed when opening a gift and find ourselves needing to play up our reaction. As we might unwrap an item of clothing we will never wear, a kitchen utensil we would never use, […] More
Some people hold some things so sacred that they get very protective of them, and refuse to allow other people to share them. What complicates this is that these people have no rightful ownership of these things like dates, songs, or places that hold special meaning to them. As a result, when they learn that […] More
Battling weight issues is never easy. It can be a lifetime struggle. And a lot of the time, it takes an almost impossible level of commitment. That commitment will put people in difficult situations, particularly when it comes to dining out. Case in point… Redditor macroMacroMan29 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. […] More
The relationship between stepparents and stepchildren is always a delicate one. Sometimes, children cannot and will not warm to their stepparents, In even sadder cases, some stepparents also might never give their stepchildren the love and attention they deserve, particularly if they have children of their own, who will always be a priority. Redditor LiveRepair2040 […] More
Weddings should be celebratory. But what happens when they fall on the anniversary of a family tragedy? Redditor throwaway_account437 recently learned the answer to this question when their sister’s wedding fell on an important date in their husband’s life. The Original Poster (OP) got into an argument with their husband after he refused to attend […] More
