Your birthday is arguably your one guaranteed day a year that you can make all about yourself. Which makes it kind of ironic that far too many people don’t end up spending their birthday as they, personally, would have planned. True, many would say these same people should consider themselves lucky, as it means they […] More
For most families in most parts of the world, it takes some drastic circumstances for both parents to lose custody of their child. In some cases, another family member steps in. However, if the child’s visitation with their parents is restricted under court orders, it can become complicated when other family members get involved. A […] More
Almost 50% of all marriages in the United States eventually end in divorce or separation. An estimated 41% of all first marriages, 60% of second marriages and 73% of all third marriages end in divorce. Lack of commitment is the most common reason for American divorces according to a 2021 national survey. Here were the […] More
My two Sisters and I are named after women in our family—first and middle names. It’s not a family tradition, but it’s something our parents wanted to do. The only downside for me was my family didn’t call me by my given name. Instead they used a diminutive nickname that I never cared for. But […] More
Family is not necessarily defined by blood relations. Certain people who don’t share our DNA are every bit as much, or more, a part of our family than our blood-related aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sometimes, a member of our nuclear family does or says something that results in their becoming estranged, as we try harder […] More
Anyone who has college in mind plans tends to imagine where they might one day go from a very young age. As some people grow up, they either see their dream college begin become a reality or realize that their grades and SAT scores might not quite measure up to the standards of the prestigious […] More
Redditor ExpensiveStretch9345 recently had a run-in with his aunt regarding his cousin and his new car. The Original Poster (OP) refused to let his aunt’s disabled son ride in his brand new Mustang. When the OP’s aunt kept pressing the issue he bluntly explained why, further upsetting her. The OP eventually turned to subReddit “Am […] More
Vacations usually turn into work when young kids are involved. At least that’s usually the case for Redditor No_Writing9686 and her sister’s young kids. A recent vacation attempt drove the Original Poster (OP) to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). She asked: “AITA for “losing” my passport to avoid babysitting on my vacation?” She went […] More
When family members find themselves in problematic, even dire, situations, it’s second nature to help them out. But no one should expect help, particularly when it comes to money. However, as much as we want to help out family members who need it, it is still important for us to look out for ourselves, which […] More
Everyone has a hobby to pass the time or to help them get out of a funk and in a better mood. Not everyone might see the appeal in our hobby, be it crocheting, baking, or painting, which might result in them looking down on us or making fun of us. Thankfully, there’s also bound […] More
Becoming a surgeon is no small feat. It takes years of medical school and specialized training. So when Redditor No-Pickle-7453 was told they weren’t a real doctor by a family member, they lost it. The Original Poster (OP) went to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) to check their behavior. They asked: “AITA for snapping […] More
Birthday parties can be a wonderful way for family and friends to celebrate a loved one. But recently, Redditor Aitanephewgifts learned that they might also be an opportunity to implement some tough love. The Original Poster (OP) took to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) for feedback after she made her ungrateful nephew cry. She […] More
