As a general rule of thumb, jokes are only funny if everyone involved is laughing. By a similar measure, a prank is only okay if the recipient is able to laugh about what happened after the fact, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor PearlDawson was furious when their 10-year-old daughter cut […] More
The only constant in a chaotic universe is change. The weather, the wind, the time. Everything is constantly changing and it can be nearly impossible to plan for every conceivable eventuality. Of course, we can manage our risks, make sure we’re making smart choices whenever possible. What happens, though, when a family member makes some […] More
It’s hard to punish those we love. But when pleas and warnings continue to fall on deaf ears, sometimes a punishment is the only solution. When Redditor throaway87284 discovered her son was behaving in a truly appalling manner, she knew the only solution was a severe punishment. A punishment so severe that it put a […] More
There are certain positions within our society that hold innate power. Clergy, Managers, and Teachers all easily fall into this category. We give them a certain level of complicity and trust because, ostensibly, they have earned deference from years of service. The problem, of course , is that not every person in authority has your […] More
Love and adulting always comes with a cost of compromise. You’re not always going to be able to do whatever you want. And when you do decide to unilaterally chose you… it can come with consequences. Case in point… Redditor superbowlattender wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he came to visit […] More
We all know someone who was let off with a warning constantly with their parents. Their behavior tends to be super annoying as a result, but sometimes it even causes problems for other people, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor OnlyAt4AM didn’t appreciate always having to watch her brother more closely when […] More
One of the tough lessons parents have to teach their kids is that their actions have consequences. In some cases, they can be big, serious consequences, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Key_Recognition_8580 decided to cancel their daughter’s graduation party after discovering that she took part in the bullying of her […] More
It is a part of knowing other people to realize you’re not going to like all of them. Sometimes it’s a case of clashing personalities, an earned animosity or just a bad first meeting. When that person is a co-worker, the situation can quickly become more complex. What happens when that difficult relationship starts to […] More
Trust is a fragile thing. It can take years to build up and a single breath to destroy. What happens though when someone close to you destroys your trust, but still needs your help? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) tsbmx when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) […] More
We never know what the future holds. The choices we make can obviously effect our future, but what happens when someone else’s choices come to bite us? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) AppealMountain9218 when they came to the “Am I the A**hole”(AITA) subReddit for clarity. He asked: “AITA for “only” […] More
