Choosing a name for a child is never as easy as anyone might hope. Even if you’ve always had a name you hoped you might give your child one day, your partner might be as excited by the name. And it may take many rounds of discussing options before a mutually agreed-upon name is decided. […] More
Everyone has that one family member that they are less than excited to reunite with. A family member who seems determined to cause drama wherever they go, no matter who might be around. Since they are “family”, more often than not we let their bad behavior slide, or at the very least tolerate it, so […] More
Content Warning: Pregnancy Complications, specifically Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Health-Shaming, and Pregnancy Shaming People and their lives are a little like snowflakes; no two people’s lives will look exactly the same. This is especially true for those big milestones, like getting married and having children. Two people might choose to approach these milestones in very different […] More
People who feel the need to always be the center of attention can be rather exhausting. On certain occasions, it’s fair to say that people have earned being the center of attention. Things like birthdays, weddings, going away parties, or baby showers. So, when someone sweeps in and steals the attention away, intentionally or not, […] More
As a Gen Xer, the showers—bridal or baby—of my adolescence and early adulthood were little affairs thrown by family, or friends, or coworkers. A person might get multiple showers if those groups didn’t overlap, but each gathering was quite small. There might be a few sweets or finger foods, usually a cake, and gifts on […] More
There’s a baby shower thrown by the husband’s family, a resentful in-law, and an expectant wife who is experiencing physical setbacks. What could go wrong? Everything, it seems. A couple who is expecting their first child received an icy reception from a family member who brought the energy down at their baby shower. When the […] More
When several major life events overlap, scheduling can be a nightmare. Everyone can’t be everywhere, all at once. Unless you’re Michelle Yeoh, of course. Sometimes, people just have to send a gift along instead of attending in person. Decisions to attend or not attend important events can stir up much drama. Feelings can get hurt, […] More
In many families, one person is chosen as the preferred host for family events. Maybe they’re the best at cooking, baking, or entertaining. Maybe they have the best space for large gatherings. Maybe it’s both. The family designated party planner may enjoy hosting their relatives. But courtesy and appreciation still go a long way. A […] More
We can all admit that big milestone moments are fun to share and celebrate with our loved ones. But it’s also important to remember that there’s room for everyone’s big moments, pointed out the users in the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor LongMaintenance910 was excited to marry her fiancé and had been anticipating sharing […] More
*The following article contains discussion of suicide/self-harm. A lot is written about the stages of grief, but not a definitive timeline. Partly because people grieve differently. What or who they’re grieving also makes a big difference. Was the loss expected? Was it a shock? A grieving woman turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
Family is meant to be a built-in foundation of love and support. But human beings don’t always mesh the way they were meant to. And this issue can fester and lead to a lot of emotional trauma. Redditor Alternative-Rest3831 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the […] More
Parents looking forward to starting or expanding their family have plenty to look forward to. A tradition most parents are excited about is throwing parties, including gender reveal and baby showers. One mom-to-be who struggled with conceiving came into some good news, but things soured quickly during a recent development. As a result of the […] More
