With the holiday season upon us, we are once again reminded how surprisingly difficult Christmas shopping is. As we peruse stores and catalogs, we must remind ourselves that those we are shopping for might not have the same taste or preferences as us. As a result, we sometimes must buy things we would never get […] More
Not everyone celebrates the holidays. And not everyone likes to decorate, even just for the “fun” of it. Which is why this particular time of year can be extra stressful for many. But, if you’re in a relationship with someone who feels the opposite, you may find yourself in a situation of merriment you can’t […] More
When families blend, it can be a bumpy road to unity. The holidays prove to be quite a stressful time for this. Certain traditions and certain discussions can’t be avoided. So maybe it’s time to chat. Case in point… Redditor Blacktreeangel wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to […] More
Christmas is a magical time. When people deck the halls, sing carols, make hot chocolate, and above all else, celebrate the joy of giving with those they love the most. Of course, what no one really likes to admit is Christmas can also be extremely expensive. As the “joy of giving” entails buying your loved […] More
A lot of progress has been made around the world when it comes to acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community. But sadly, homophobia still runs rampant all over the world. And while in some places, a gay couple or individual might encounter a person making bigoted remarks at them, in other places simply being gay could […] More
Introducing someone you’re dating to your family can be an important step in your relationship. If you’re on good terms with your family, you want to make sure your partner gets along with them too, right? Redditor Southern-Bird-2951 doesn’t necessarily think so. The original poster (OP)’s husband doesn’t think her brother should bring his girlfriend […] More
Christmas is a time of giving. A time for everyone to put aside their differences and spread good cheer and happiness to those around you. Many would also agree Christmas and all it stands for can be celebrated by those who aren’t Christian, or who don’t celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But a colleague […] More
Thankfully, the hate and intolerance that plagues so many adults is often lost on children. But as one post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated, sometimes it’s simply impossible to shield kids from those opinions. The Original Poster (OP), aptly known as upsettingfamilydrama on the site, laid it all out in the […] More
Navigating new relationships when you have kids is usually not an easy task. For one woman on Reddit, the issue led to conflict when her boyfriend asked that her kids be “seen and not heard” during a Christmas football game. She wasn’t sure about having taken offense to his comment and how she’d handled it, […] More
Presents, no matter the holiday, are said to be defined as a gift from the heart. Of course, it’s nice to get nice things, like jewelry and clothes. But where is the just appreciating the thought that counts? And what if you’re shopping for someone who wants the flash of it all? Case in point… […] More
It’s Christmas time again. Well, it was. Hopefully you all had a great one. As much as this time of year is brimming with holiday cheer and merriment, family drama is equally prevalent. Getting together with your significant other’s family and learning how to create new traditions and become part of the standard traditions can […] More
It’s tough when families don’t get along, especially around the holidays. But it’s especially difficult when the couple doesn’t stand by each other, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor richnfamous353 didn’t feel supported by her husband when he decided to go on a family vacation, even though she wasn’t invited. But when […] More
