Acceptance of relationships that go beyond monogamy has grown. Once considered taboo in modern society, open relationships—where romantic partners are free to date and/or engage in sex with others—are no longer the dirty little secrets they were in the past. But what if only one partner draws interest from others after a couple decides to […] More
When two adults with children from previous relationships start dating, the hope is that everything will work out, and their families will be able to come together into a beautiful, blended unit. But sometimes, these arrangements don’t work out that way. Their stepchildren might have much different relationships than they were hoping for, not because […] More
Ending a relationship is never easy. Sometimes, however, ending a relationship can be downright inconvenient. As you may have made plans with your partner that you now either have to cancel, delay, or find a replacement. More often than not, costing one or both halves of the couple a considerable amount of money. Redditor ptothedubs […] More
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
