Asking for help can be an uncomfortable thing to do. It requires a bit of vulnerability that can often put people on the defensive when there’s no need for it. Of course, the real problem is that defensive people often take offensive stances. What do you do when the advice you offer not only offends, […] More
When one of our loved ones is in a relationship that isn’t good for them, it can be really hard for us to keep our opinions to ourselves. Fortunately, there are times when speaking up is actually a great favor to them, stressed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor throwae_69 had mixed feelings after […] More
Most of us have been through our fair share of messy breakups, and they’re often troubling to think about. But sometimes some downright weird things emerge from the ended relationship, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor JasmineBlossom60 was not only surprised to run into her ex after more than a year of […] More
Breakups are hard. But, some people channel their rage and move on in a healthy way. Others decide to burn it all to the ground. Redditor Suspicious-Post-7690 encountered this very issue with their son’s ex. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. They asked: “AITA for pressing charges […] More
Some people hide the truth in jokes and pranks. But, a prank implies that all participants find it funny. Not that you’re going to randomly break their heart and just assume they’ll laugh it off. A Redditor encountered this very issue with her boyfriend. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Romantic relationships are a tricky thing. We allow someone to share our lives, our beds, our families but sometimes that sharing comes to an end. What happens when a relationship ends but the other person isn’t ready to stand on their own? This was the problem facing Reddittor and Original Poster (OP) wordssss72527 when he […] More
Those of us who have a tough dating history more than liking have at least one story of things getting super awkward, like an ex trying to come back into our lives, or us trying to get something important back from an ex’s house. Whatever the case may be, these stories hardly ever went the […] More
Every family is a little different from the one that lives next door, and with them comes family traditions. But not everyone appreciates family memories and traditions, especially if that means they are not invited to take part. One person discovered this recently on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor an_thrwwy broke the news […] More
When it comes to weddings, everyone goes about the planning differently. And of course, how a person approaches their guest list will vary, as well. Some people are more accepting of how these guest lists turn out, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Ok_Peanut663, for example, did not react to her sister-in-law’s […] More
It always hurts when our significant others prioritize others over us, especially in the case of special experiences. Most of the time significant others obviously have other friends: that’s not the issue. It’s when they stop spending time with us, or cancel plans with us in order to see their friends instead, that it really […] More
A healthy relationship is a balancing act. On one hand, in a good partnership each person comes to rely on the other for joy, support, and even advice when it’s necessary. That said, each person must be allowed to hold on to their autonomy for the match to remain sustainable. One guy on Reddit had […] More
Going through a breakup can generate a range of emotions like depression and anger, and the rejected person is entitled to their own space to suss out their feelings. Redditor throwra_qazwsx555 was denied that opportunity for contemplation when his girlfriend broke up with him. After feeling utterly confused, he turned to Reddit’s Relationship Advice column […] More
