An heirloom is defined as “something of special value handed down from one generation to another.” The item may have a monetary value, or simply a sentimental value. Jewelry often becomes a family heirloom. Jewelry is fairly small, easily transported, and doesn’t usually require a specific size. For example, anyone in a family can wear […] More
It’s generally always a good idea to ask permission to borrow or take something that doesn’t belong to us. Sometimes, we might feel comfortable enough with another individual, and we feel like asking their permission isn’t necessary. That is not for us to assume, however, as chances are they feel quite differently. And will probably […] More
There comes a point where all of us will be obligated to help our family. While some look at this obligation as a no-brainer, and jump into helping them out with no questions asked, others find providing this help as much more of a burden. When the family they are helping out are not their […] More
In heteronormative wedding traditions, the roles of the bride’s parents differ from those of the groom’s parents. From dowries to gifts of gold or glass jewelry, society may expect each family to fulfill certain tasks leading up to and during the wedding. In the post-colonization United States, the tradition of the bride’s parents paying for […] More
Parenthood isn’t for everyone, but the cold feet should hopefully come long before the labor pains. A younger brother dealing with his older sibling’s untimely decision he can’t handle fatherhood turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Superb-Dirt3747 asked: “AITA for telling my brother that he’s going to be a sh*t dad?” […] More
An ongoing fear siblings face for almost their entire lives is that their parents prefer their older or younger siblings. Sometimes, this is paranoia more than anything else, with people simply reading into gestures made by their parents that give only the slightest hint they are prioritizing their siblings. In some sad cases, though, their […] More
‘Tis chilly season and most people are enjoying warm drinks and extra blankets. A Redditor (who has since deleted their profile) opted for a less conventional way of staying warm. His decision led him to a fight with his brother and a post on subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). He asked: “AITA for sharing […] More
Redditor Ordinary_Reserve_949 is the youngest of six. They get along with three of their older brothers, but have a strained relationship with the other two. One of the Original Poster’s (OP’s) brothers is getting married. Unfortunately for the OP, it’s one of the brothers with whom they have a complicated relationship. This complication has led […] More
Redditor Throwaway329987 recently had a surprise encounter with a bounty hunter. The incident shocked the Original Poster (OP), who was not the individual the bounty hunter was after. Instead, it was the OP’s brother who had skipped out on a court date. The OP was not happy the bounty hunter had his address, and ended […] More
Vacations should be fun, right? The planning phase, however, is rarely enjoyable. In relationships, one person often ends up responsible for all trip planning once they prove to be good at it. But it’s still not a fun activity, so the designated family travel guru should be thanked for their efforts. A recent bride was […] More
There are certain life events where the spotlight is destined to shine in one direction. Other parties are meant to celebrate many people and many things all at once. But certain moments are singular. Birthdays, graduations, births, award wins, etc. One of the main events that fall into the ‘focused spotlight’ category is weddings. That […] More
Redditor Maleficent_Guide_837 lives a life where he purposefully does not put down roots. He enjoys moving from place to place, embarking on fleeting relationships, and ultimately not settling down. His brother lives the opposite way, and while the brothers are not at odds over this difference, the Original Poster (OP) and his sister-in-law are. The OP […] More
