We might not like to talk about it, but not all kids like their stepparents, or the other way around, when two people marry after previous relationships and families. But as a society, we often weirdly pressure children to act as if they loved their stepparent when they pass away, even if their relationship was […] More
Choosing the name for a child is never as easy as we might hope it will be. While some people grow up knowing what their children’s names will be from a very young age, they are often surprised to discover that their spouse might not share their excitement for that name. Then too, even if […] More
Set in England between 1813 and 1827 during the Regency era, the Bridgerton Series was initially a collection of eight novels by author Julia Quinn. The first was published in 2000. Each book featured the love story of one of the eight alphabetically named children—four sons and four daughters—of the fictional late Viscount Bridgerton and […] More
Ah, baby names… They’re almost as fraught with drama as weddings. Family members demanding to be a namesake. Everyone—including complete strangers—having an opinion they aren’t afraid to share. And some parents deciding to take creativity to a whole new level. A friend dealing with baby name fallout turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
I hate to be a stereotypical woman, but I love true crime. Movies, TV shows, miniseries… I can’t get enough. It’s my go to noise to play in the background while I work. As such, certain first names might make me think of an infamous crime or criminal. Names like Ed (Gein), Sharon (Tate), Ted […] More
When two people are expecting a baby, emotions are high, excitement is even higher, and they’re caught in a whirlwind of decisions centered around their growing family. One of the favorite decisions is bound to be their baby’s name, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor Noidea367 found out just how entitled some […] More
It’s understandable that the grieving process is messy and complicated, and every person is going to navigate that journey differently. The triggers of grief and what suddenly might feel important and non-negotiable can come on unexpectedly, too, cautioned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor ThrowRA19012’s mother-in-law passed away suddenly from respiratory failure, and […] More
One of the most important early decisions that new parents will make is the name that they will give to their child. Not only do these names hold significance to that young person’s identity, but it can also more strongly tie them to their family and other loved ones. But sometimes, baby names can lead […] More
Baby names must be up there with weddings when it comes to unnecessary drama. That’s probably why I’ve avoided both like the plague. People can get weird about “sharing” a name. I happen to share my own first name with multiple members of my family—both the women before me that I got the name from […] More
Content Warning: Grief, Processing Grief When two people fall in love and get married, one key conversation they need to have at some point is what they will do when one of them passes away. Some people are more comfortable than others with the idea of moving on and finding love again, pointed out the “Am […] More
Naming a baby can be a very special process. Parents often want it to have a perfect fit. And the use of certain types of names has evolved over generations. Some people even make up completely new names. This evolution doesn’t always sit well with family. Redditor LengthinessOk1528 wanted to discuss her experience and get […] More
Naming a baby is one of the most important decisions for an expectant couple, and brainstorming can be part of the fun. For one couple, it was anything but when a name suggestion became a point of contention. After a heated discussion, the individual who caused the drama sought judgment on the “Am I the […] More
