It’s understandable that one would want to help your family when they need it. But not everyone is qualified to assist at a level that some people need. Redditor UnspeakableActions was asked to help his family, but the original poster (OP) didn’t think that he was the best choice. OP declined due to the relationship […] More
Redditor SolidShnows is an 18-year-old female who has been noticing something unfair about her aunt’s relationships with her daughters. The Redditor never had cause to verbally point out the dynamics of her aunt’s relationships until now. When the family got together for a birthday celebration, things soured at the dinner table. The teen visited the […] More
As hard as it may be to decide, each of us has to choose what we want in life and what will make us happy: whether we want a family, kids, a big house, an important job, travel, or something else. There, of course, are going to be people who strongly disagree with our vision. […] More
In some families generational recipes are held close to sacred. When an elderly loved one passes those same recipes can be a way to reconnect with that person, spark happy memories and grieve. Others however, may fight over who gets to keep the special cooking secrets. After a heated message from her aunt over her […] More
Redditor bejar1296 is a 21-year-old female who doesn’t want children. She recently got together with her extended family after not having seen each other due to the pandemic. There was a lot to catch up on, but her aunt and uncle were not prepared for what they were about to hear. When her mother criticized […] More
When people split up after having a child, their lives often remained intertwined for the long haul. If everybody is civil, it can still function smoothly. But what if other factors come in to make things difficult even when the two parents have managed to figure it out? That was the case outlined by a […] More
Anxiety can be a really debilitating illness. It forms like a cluster of energy in your chest and in your head that blocks all rational thought and decision-making. It can really alter your life, and if you aren’t careful, it can fully take over your life. Redditor superlion1083 has anxiety and is slowly trying to […] More
Most of us feel a special inclination to take care of people who are also our family. But boundaries still have to be set, even with family. One couple struggled with this recently on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit when their nephew and his girlfriend approached, needing their help. Redditor ThrowMeAwayForGood23 was aghast when […] More
Redditor Mirai_Comet is unable to eat meat due to a medical condition. Recently, their family sat down for a meal and the Redditor felt strange after consuming what was served. The negative reaction to the lunch resulted in the Original Poster (OP) being scolded by family members. They later visited the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
One would think having a baker in the family with her own business would be a nice benefit. Unfortunately, that was not the case for this family. Redditor Subject_Doubt_9132 is a mother with an aspiring baker for a sister. When they recently clashed over an upcoming event, she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
Families take care of each other. But when it comes to the amount of time teenagers spend looking after other people’s children, how much is too much? Redditor ThrowRAauntstruggle is a 19-year-old who said she missed out on her early teenage years. When she was recently criticized about her priorities at home, she sought input […] More
Little kids love to beat up adults, especially adults they love, for some reason. This is a fact of life and anybody who has a young niece or nephew can likely vouch for this. Over time, though, they learn that their behavior is not okay and they stop….unless it is reinforced by another trusted adult. […] More
