If asked, most parents would say they raise their children to never lie. But part of being in society are the polite lies we tell each other to avoid hurting feelings. Redditor aitathrowawayhouseho’s son is autistic, and can find these social cues difficult to understand. So the original poster (OP)’s son started flat out asking […] More
The last thing a family in mourning needs is to be saddled with drama that is dividing them. Redditor Da_Rooster913 was designated as executor of his late father’s estate and thus was making the funeral arrangements. But amidst his grief, he upset his aunt by denying her very specific request for the services that if […] More
When we’re in a relationship, we would like to know that our significant other would come to us for anything, whether it’s to share good news or to receive comfort. Some people feel insecure and even unhappy when their partner doesn’t depend on them in that way, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
Having a housemate can be fun, but there are certain exceptions, like when two people can’t agree with how people will live in the house. That might even include interactions with pets, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor cherrimushroom was shocked when her housemate started demanding that she interact with her own […] More
Therapy can be incredibly helpful for neurodivergent kids. And, spending time with other kids their age can also help a lot. But, it must be done in a safe and comfortable environment for everyone involved. Redditor aitasisternep encountered this very issue with their nephew. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Disability is not always immediately visible. But whether or not you can tell if a person is disabled—if they say they are, they are. In fact, if someone tells you they are disabled—you don’t argue with them. They know themselves better than you ever will. Redditor CaptDeliciousPants found themselves in a tricky situation when another […] More
Weddings and family are both already complicated things in life. But when Redditor PriyrPo considers excluding her sister, things become exponentially more difficult with her parents. The original poster (OP) isn’t sure if she’s a jerk to exclude her sister who has some issues understanding physical limits with other people. She decides to ask the […] More
High school dances might not mean a lot to adults, but to teenagers those moments seem like the most important thing in the world. Obviously, life happens and those events sometimes don’t work out, but it is important to understand where teenagers are coming from. Redditor goodidahopotato encountered this very issue with her daughter. So […] More
Redditor Throwaway8201649 was 17 when she and her 19-year-old boyfriend, with who she moved in during college, decided they didn’t want kids. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, she became pregnant by the time she was 20 and was unable to have an abortion. By the time their son turned two, the couple learned about his […] More
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 Mindless-Barber-7349 is a 27-year-old man whose teenage nephew came to live with him and his wife after a tragic loss. He described his nephew as “mildly autistic” and he does not do well with being touched by other people. When a family member came over for a visit, the Redditor protected the nephew in […] More
Giving advice to other people on how to parent their children is generally pretty inappropriate. People’s parenting styles vary widely, as widely as their personalities, and the impetus to get on their case about it will likely land you in hot water, no matter how right you think you are. This was the point Redditor […] More
