Choosing between close friends and family is never easy. Or is it? Some people believe family and blood trump everything. But others feel like family is on just as equal footing as friends. This can cause significant stress in challenging situations. Redditor Puzzled-Load6385 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so they came […] More
A woman had certain expectations regarding her respective plans with her best friend. But when things didn’t go as she had hoped, she expressed her concern which resulted in their mutual friends turning on her. Conflicted about her situation, she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgment from strangers online. There, […] More
Let’s be real: there is nothing wrong with a person having a best friend of the opposite sex, of a different sexual orientation, or anything else. What is important is that a person practices appropriate boundaries that they, their best friend, and their romantic partner can be comfortable with, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
It’s very easy for one parent to judge another. As some parents truly can’t believe that other parents let their children eat certain foods, watch certain movies, or wear certain clothes. However, as long as their child is safe, happy, and loved, then it’s truly no concern of others how a parent might choose to […] More
It’s very unfortunate how having one bad experience can completely ruin our perception of something. Or, in severe cases, someone. However, this is our personal affiliation with the person, place, or thing in question, making it all the more important to keep whatever bad feelings we may have to ourselves. Even so, some people are […] More
Weddings: a celebration of union and love shared with those the happy couple hold near and dear. They evoke warm feelings, joy and sometimes even tears. And they’re commemorated by photos of the lovely bride and all of her equally statured size 2 bridesmaids. At least for one bride that’s the expectation. A maid of […] More
Ironic though it may seem, if you decide to throw a wedding, the wedding shouldn’t necessarily be all about you. As having a wedding means that you want to spend the day with both your nearest and dearest, as well as somewhat distant friends or family you don’t have an opportunity to see as often. […] More
When a couple plans their wedding, they, of course, want everything to be perfect. From the showers to the seating, the registry to the food, every detail is accounted for and decided upon ever so strategically. Some couples choose a lavish wedding enjoyed by hundreds of guests who shower them with love and gifts leading […] More
Weddings. Are. Expensive. But the financial burden doesn’t only fall on the bride and groom and their families. Often times, the wedding party and close friends are expected to contribute in one way or another, usually in the form of both manual labor and forking over money for various expenses. The wants and asks of […] More
“Kids will be kids”. A fairly common turn of phrase that might be too liberally used. Of course, children should by all means enjoy their childhood, and not be too beholden to responsibilities and commitments they will one day have to endure in adulthood. That being said, being a child is not an excuse to […] More
When a couple gets together, that union combines not just family, but also friends. Sfo what happens if those friends aren’t supportive of the match? Most couples have to choose between unsupportive friends and their significant other, but what if a partner wants both? Is it possible? A bride-to-be turned to the “Am I The […] More
Weddings and grieving aren’t things people make a deliberate choice to pair up, but what if someone did? A bride whose sister is still grieving a loss from five years ago was tasked to plan her wedding day with her actively grieving sister. After things went south, she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
