Sunday dinners are a tradition in some families. As kids age and establish their own households, the tradition can continue in the original family home or move between houses so everyone gets a turn hosting. One such Redditor turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Training-Baby2 asked: “AITA for refusing to […] More
Many people dream of spending their wedding day surrounded by friends and family. They look forward to celebrating and sharing the special moment alongside loved ones. Sometimes, however, regardless of relation, the happy couple agrees it’s best for an individual to sit the party out… even if everyone in the family doesn’t agree. A person […] More
Wedding crashers are a bit of a joke trope in TV and film scripts. Show up just for free food, drinks, dancing and potential hookups. But is funeral crashing a thing? They say funerals are for the living, but does that mean they’re open events for anyone alive to attend? What if the living who […] More
Deciding who is and who isn’t invited to a wedding is one of the more drama filled parts of the planning process. Someone will invariably upset they didn’t make the cut. And what about couples? Can one be invited without the other? And if only half of a couple is invited, should they decline the […] More
Keeping a secret can be a stressful, sometimes dangerous endeavor. Indeed, knowing information that is not for everyone to hear can lead to feeling just about every possible emotion. Sometimes it’s fun to keep a secret, as you know you will eventually share what you know, and revealing your news is guaranteed to make everybody […] More
Some people say family should always help family out, but any good therapist will tell you boundaries are essential for a healthy relationship—no matter if it’s romantic, platonic, professional, or familial. One boundary more people need to set is one of mutual respect. If someone doesn’t respect you or treats you poorly, you don’t owe […] More
Baby names must be up there with weddings when it comes to unnecessary drama. That’s probably why I’ve avoided both like the plague. People can get weird about “sharing” a name. I happen to share my own first name with multiple members of my family—both the women before me that I got the name from […] More
It’s a given that brides and grooms should be the center of attention on their wedding day. After all, the whole point of a wedding is to celebrate their love and commitment to one another. It would be tacky indeed if someone tried to steer the attention away from the happy couple and bring it […] More
Weddings can be large, lavish affairs or simple courthouse ceremonies or destination based. Each one partially dictates the guest list options. The first limits the number of attendees only by venue size and local fire/safety occupancy restrictions. Get married in the Staples Center, and you can invite 20,000 of your closest friends. The second is […] More
A mother’s wedding dress holds sentimental value for many women, and it would take a lot for them to part ways with the priceless heirloom. When one woman found herself being challenged by the nuptial gown passed down from her late mother, she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. There, Redditor BoldBellaXX asked: […] More
There are many things in our lives we wish we had more control over. Perhaps none more so than our emotions. No matter how hard we might try, we simply cannot control our emotions as much as we like to think we can. As a result, we will sometimes find ourselves saying things we regret […] More
While some people can’t stand being the center of attention, others absolutely crave it. Indeed, some people so relish being in the spotlight, that they almost can’t function when all the attention isn’t on them. Often going to great lengths to bring the attention back to them however possible. Even during occasions and events where […] More
