We all have places that don’t have the happiest associates with us. Places where we found ourselves in sad and vulnerable situations. As a result, we do our best to avoid going to these places as much as possible. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves obligated to go to these unhappy places, much to our dismay. […] More
White for weddings and for the bride only isn’t a universal rule. Different cultures have different traditions, but for places where a white dress is for the bride, anyone else wearing ond is either an ironic take the couple getting married have chosen to engage in. Or it’s someone being tacky, rude, and attention seeking. […] More
Pregnancy loss is very painful for any parent hoping and planning for a healthy child. The grieving process can take a long time, even if they’re blessed with a rainbow baby—a child born after a pregnancy loss. One child is not a replacement for the other. But some well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning people place it in […] More
No two people have the same parenting methods. While some people can’t help but judge how other parents raise their children, they at least have the fortitude to keep their opinions to themselves. When things become more of an issue is when parents leave their children in the care of others who don’t see eye […] More
Sometimes in a divorce, it seems like the non-custodial parent divorces their children as well as their spouse. And hurt feelings can be made worse by stepsiblings suddenly getting their parent’s time and devotion. A newlywed turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback over her father’s choice to skip her wedding. […] More
The role of women in global cultures have evolved over time. In matriarchal cultures subjected to invasion and colonization, women’s equality regressed. But some of those cultures are regaining their original values. In patriarchal cultures, women’s rights often required civil disobedience to make any advancements. But they’ve happened in many parts of the world. However […] More
A funeral is something no one ever looks forward to. Even if it does reunite you with close friends and family, and there is some joy to be found in the life you are celebrating, it’s hard to escape from the cloud of the occasion. As attending a funeral is bound to result in sadness […] More
Sharing DNA doesn’t always mean people are “family.” In fact toxic DNA is often the reason people go out in life and create their own “families,” made of friends and lovers. Some of the people that share familial ties through blood don’t have the best of intentions. And that can lead to some harsh decisions […] More
Some people can’t wait to have children. They dream of it, sometimes even from the time of their own childhood. While others have no desire to ever have children. Now with changes in societal expectations and access to reproductive healthcare, people who never wanted kids aren’t forced to have them. Unless they live in a […] More
A mom was stressed out while planning an elaborate sweet 16 birthday party for her daughter. In the family, it’s a huge deal, but the birthday girl only had one specific request she asked of guest who are attending the specially-themed event. When that request was challenged, the mom got caught in the middle of […] More
Who inherits what is best decided by the person that owns it, not the potential heirs that want it. But that doesn’t mean squabbles won’t ensue adfter the original owner’s death. A young woman turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over the heirloom jewelry she inherited. Hot_Explorer_3684 asked: “AITA for […] More
Changing plans is always a frustrating situation. Even if a change of plans is ultimately for the better, having to cancel and rearrange all your earlier plans tends to be a stressful endeavor. Especially if your former plans involved someone else. As the people involved in your earlier plans might not be quite as excited […] More
