While there’s still some societal pressure to procreate, more and more couples are feeling the freedom to choose to not have children. But sometimes child-free signals to others that they’re available to provide childcare. A woman turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback after her brother-in-law decided she was a free […] More
When it comes to our work-life balance, we all have high and low points, and sometimes, we just have to roll with it. Work might become busier and more overwhelming than usual, causing us to fall behind at home, and we’ll be able to catch back up when the work levels out again. But that’s […] More
We’ve all had a nickname that we didn’t love. More often than not, a nickname that often highlights a part of our appearance or personality that we might feel insecure over. Of course, most of us are also guilty of giving nicknames to loved ones that others might find bizarre. Even if that doesn’t stop […] More
One of the many things we wish we had more control over in our lives is our in-laws. Some people are lucky, getting along with their in-laws as well, if not better, than some of their blood relations. Others, to put it simply, are not so lucky. With some even going to great lengths to […] More
Many people eagerly anticipate going on vacation with their family. However, when the big trip finally arrives, it sometimes doesn’t take long for the excitement to die down considerably. As it often isn’t until the trip has already begun that we discover that not every member of our family shares the same idea of what […] More
A honeymoon post-wedding trip or period of seclusion for newlyweds has roots in ancient European traditions, but has evolved over time. At one point, most brides and grooms first time alone together wasn’t until after their wedding. In some cases, especially among the nobility, the couple might not even meet until the wedding. The period […] More
Everyone has stressful days at work, no matter their job or profession. However, some people’s jobs are a bit more frequently stress-inducing than others. So much so that even when people head home at the end of the day, they still find themselves overcome with emotion and unable to decompress, Often met with confusion and […] More
When people find themselves without a place to call home, they are very lucky if they can find a friend or family member who can temporarily put a roof over their head. If they are incredibly fortunate, the host might not even charge them rent. You would think that after being given this act of […] More
People sleep in various stages of undress. Some go for being completely covered in long sleeves and pants, while others choose to be nude. Between completely covered and nudity, there’s a lot of options. But if you’re sharing a room with someone, is there an obligation to cover up more? What if the other person […] More
Most people don’t like to think about the very idea of an inheritance. Be it money, property, or material items, coming into possession of them is owing to the passing of a loved one. There are a select few, however, who are determined to become the recipient of a friend or relative’s property. Should these […] More
Freebies for family are something a lot of professionals deal with. Whether they’re in the building trades or medical fields, some family members will expect their services for free. Some do it and are happy with the results, while others do it and have nothing but horror stories about how they were treated or taken […] More
As long as children are kept healthy, protected, and loved, there is arguably no right or wrong way to parent. Regardless, some parents frequently find themselves dumbfounded when the parenting styles of others veer even the slightest bit from their own. While most will merely raise an eyebrow, and mock or bemoan to others what […] More
