We don’t have the same relationship with all of our friends. Some of our friends we love as much, or even more, than some of our family. Other friends we have a slightly more complicated relationship with, but still enjoy spending time with and are grateful to have them be a part of our lives. […] More
Some people make each birthday a celebration never to forget. However, life can often intervene with other moments that eclipse a birthday. Other events, like death, can put a damper on celebratory festivities. This is unfortunate, but true. Redditor random_cube42 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the […] More
Throwing an intimate birthday gathering can be a tad stressful. If you have to cap the number of guests, there are going to be people left out. Also, sometimes there are event details that don’t work for others. Maybe the party is at a bar, and people who don’t drink will feel uncomfortable. There are […] More
Parents shouldn’t call their children names, right? But, sadly, it happens. Many people learn how to shake it off, though. They learn coping mechanisms to combat the trauma. A lot of the time, the biggest problem is that the parent doesn’t believe they’re being malicious, just “helpful.” This can trigger a lot of emotions. Redditor […] More
Returning presents or turning down presents isn’t easy. Nobody likes to look a gift horse in the mouth. But sometimes it’s necessary. Some gifts might be a bad fit, and some gifts might stir up some drama. Redditor Waffles973 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the “Am […] More
When a stepparent comes into a child’s life, they can either become like another parent or an adversary. Just because one of their parents likes this person, it doesn’t mean they’ll get along with them. An adult child turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over their strained relationship with their […] More
When people ask if they can stay in our home, our first inclination is to say yes. Even if the thought of having a houseguest isn’t exactly exciting or convenient. Things get a little more complicated, however, when a friend or family member asks if they can stay in our home when we won’t be […] More
Sometimes birthdays are just too stressful. There is so much to plan and organize. Which can cost A LOT. There are rarely any great “FREE” ideas for celebration. All of this can cause heavy drama for the people who love to celebrate no matter what. Redditor bellabelleell wanted to discuss her experience and get some […] More
Children learn by example. Even when we might think that children aren’t paying attention to us, or to how we behave, they often see more than we let on. This leads parents to constantly be shocked and surprised by the way their children behave. Even so, these same parents often still choose to ignore or […] More
Many people are under the impression that in a shared home, everything in the fridge is fair game. After all, the saying “what’s yours is mine, and mine is yours” has been around for quite some time. However, even if many things in a household are shared, not everyone feels that way when it comes […] More
Try as we might, we’ve all forgotten something important in our lives. Sometimes, these were things that were only important to us, allowing us to get over our disappointment with the passage of time. Other times though, our brief lapse in memory could have a negative effect on others, and their hurt feelings might not […] More
Introverts get a bad rap in a lot of social settings, from school to the workplace to interpersonal relationships. There are tons of books and programs designed to force introverts “out of their shell” as if there’s something inherently wrong with them. Where are all the books or classes telling extroverts to sit down, shut […] More
