Being asked to be a bridesmaid is often met with an equal amount of excitement and weariness. Many are excited and humbled by the offer, having the chance to stand alongside one of their closest friends or family members as they celebrate this important milestone in their life. Others, however, don’t look forward to the […] More
For many, the weight loss journey/struggle is never-ending. It can take a lifetime to reach a goal weight. And that is a lifetime of many highs and lows. So it’s always nice to have support from loved ones. But not all loved ones want to see people looking and feeling their best. Redditor Optimal-Weekend5065 wanted […] More
It’s fair enough for a bride to be particular when it comes to her wedding. After all, it is her special day, and as such the day should run and look exactly as she wants it to. However, chances are some of her decisions and desires might not sit terribly well with all their guests […] More
When people are asked to be in wedding parties, they often react with an equal amount of excitement and trepidation. The excitement stems from the fact that they’ll be supporting one of their closest friends or family members on one of the most important days of their lives. The trepidation stems from the fact that […] 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
At least in the United States, when Baby Boomers were getting married, before their wedding, at least two parties occurred. Led by the Best Man, a groom’s friends would throw him a bachelor party at a local bar, in someone’s basement, or at a hotel. It was a last debauched hurrah before his wedding and […] More
Weddings can be very expensive. Often, this because the whole wedding industrial complex is a billion-dollar empire built on dreams of perfection. Sometimes, that perfection has a price tag that is a little too high for people participating in the event. Brides and grooms often have special requests that loved ones just can’t swing. This […] More
Weddings are stressful despite the celebratory nature of a monumental next chapter of a couple’s lives. However, the bride or groom-to-be aren’t the only ones vulnerable to anxiety and concerns. Things getting dramatic well before the day’s nuptials arrive can all be blamed on high expectations, and that is exactly what happened to a woman […] More
We all can understand that sometimes things come up, causing plans to change and forcing us to make tough, imperfect decisions. But when a change of plans means that someone gets a benefit that others do not, it’s hard to be understanding about something coming up, reasoned the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Flaky-Assumption4248 […] More
If there are two things children hate hearing from their parents more than anything else, it might be “actions have consequences” or “you can’t always get want you want”. Possibly the two most important things for anyone to learn, and the earlier the better. After all, children need to learn that they can’t always get […] More
There’s no denying it, weddings are expensive. And not only for the happy couple and their families. Indeed, most guests also find themselves spending a bit more than they anticipated to attend weddings, be it for travel and accommodation, or to buy appropriate attire. As having their nearest and dearest is what truly matters to […] More
Weddings are big business in the United States. There’s an entire industry built around people willing to spend up to millions of dollars for a single event. And too many couples or families find themselves deeply in debt because of it. Not a great way to begin a new chapter in life. A woman who […] More
