Anyone who has known a man who is very close to his mother can attest to the difficulties of maintaining a relationship with him. But a romantic relationship with a guy and his mom is a whole other obstacle, cringed the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor justthatgirly1 had been with her […] More
A lot of people in relationships complain about something their significant other doesn’t do that they wish they did. But if their partner does try to fulfill their request imperfectly, is there an obligation to show appreciation for the effort? Is it reasonable to refuse the gesture? Who gets to decide? A man who broke […] More
Compromise and accommodation is part of all healthy relationships. But is compensation? If one partner gives something up for the other, should they expect to be compensated? A man turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback on his relationship with his ex. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters to […] More
There’s a time and a place for everything. But the middle of someone else’s wedding is rarely the right time or the right place to address anything that isn’t about the actual wedding. Like, ever. Just don’t do it. GIPHY A woman turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback after her […] More
Blood is thicker than water and family first are great mottos for healthy, happy family dynamics. But when it’s used to manipulate or take advantage of people, it’s time for boundaries to be established. A daughter whose mother doesn’t like her boundaries about overnight guests turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for […] More
A person can end a relationship at any time and really for any reason, but if they really cared about the person they were dating or married to, they’d do what they could to be considerate of the other person’s feelings. That’s why cheating is looked so down upon, including emotional cheating, pointed out the […] More
It’s easy for us sometimes to play guessing games with ourselves, wondering how things would be different if we made different decisions, if we were still dating that one person, and more. But wondering about these things are not a good enough reason to ruin relationships over, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor […] More
Content Warning: Midlife Crisis, Mental Health Concerns, Messy Breakup, Mentions of Stalking We all know that not every relationship will last, but usually, once a relationship moves from dating to an engagement, those are usually the relationships we think will stick. But engagements and marriages are no less untouchable than dating couples when it comes […] More
Good-humored jokes and little pranks can be a fun way to ease tension, especially at family functions that can otherwise seem a bit awkward and stuffy. But in order for those to land well and earn a laugh, they have to be, well, good… and definitely not at the expense of someone else. That was […] More
We’ve all heard about the closer-than-usual opposite-sex best friends. You know the ones: they’re like brother and sister, they’ve stuck together through thick and thin, and they could never look at each other “like that.” You might even say it’s a tale as old as time, but it’s an absolute deal breaker for some people, […] More
You know how messy the dating scene can get. Sometimes two people are flirting, they start dating, everyone is going well, and then someone poops on someone else’s floor. Wait. No, that’s weird, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. That was exactly how Redditor Signal-Ostrich5769 felt when she was at home visiting her parents […] More
Though getting married, buying a big house, and having two kids and a dog isn’t everyone’s dream, there are still people who dream of that white picket fence life. If one person really wants the marriage, they’ll likely only be compatible with someone who also wants to get married, no matter how much they might […] More
