Content Warning: Infertility, teen pregnancy Anyone who has ever struggled with infertility or conceiving a child can agree how difficult it is to see the people around them having babies, especially when someone close to them has such an easy time getting pregnant that it’s an accident. But that’s no reason to shame the person […] More
Grief is an ugly entity that presents in each person differently, and we all have our own ways of dealing with it. But a person’s process of grieving also should not hurt someone else, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Bride_Singer_23 had been with her husband for years before he lost any […] More
We don’t all have the same background knowledge on pregnancy, we can all understand that it’s a serious feat trying to grow a little human. But when other conditions arise, like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, then there are all kinds of other worries the pregnant woman will suddenly have, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
In the United States, it’s common for extended families to live all across the country, so when it’s time for the family to get together, someone will inevitably be hosting a few family members. Sometimes making those hosting arrangements can get pretty stressful, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor TheLandofPears was planning to […] More
Many people dream of getting married, having kids, and having a huge family. It’s a dream fostered by Hallmark movies and romantic tales that get everyone feeling nostalgic. But we often fail to think of the possibility that everyone may not get along as well as we might have hoped to give us that picture-perfect […] More
For many people, names carry serious significance, so it’s no wonder that parents spend a great deal of time in choosing the names for their children. Nicknames more often than not, however, are chosen organically rather than being planned ahead, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Intelligent_Beat_972 had used the same nickname for […] More
While parents may not like to think about it, their kids are going to grow up sometime and, in the vast majority of cases, will also move out of their house. Some parents handle this truth better than others, especially when something serves as a stark reminder that their child has grown up, like their […] More
Though there are some parents who are more than ready for their children to grow up and leave the nest, most parents tear up at the thought of how quickly their kids are growing up. In fact, it seems they’d do anything to keep their children young for a little while longer, even if it’s […] More
We’ve all heard the stereotypes about children loving to spend time at their grandparents’ home, and their grandparents spoiling them and generally not listening to how the parents want to raise them. But when a grandparent oversteps boundaries and seems too attached to their grandchildren, it can begin to feel like something out of a […] More
Not all relationships will become a happily ever after story, but sometimes after the divorce, new and better relationships could come along. The previous couple might even be able to remain friends. When an important event comes along, like a wedding, sometimes underlying issues will make themselves known, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
It’s true that some relationships do not work out, but sometimes they don’t last for the most ridiculous reasons. Accusing your spouse of cheating because your newborn baby doesn’t look exactly like you is definitely one of them, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor gingernutbiscuitss had been shocked when her husband made […] More
It’s true that kids sometimes say the darnedest things, whether they’re funny, clever, or mean. The most important thing is how these statements are responded to, and that discipline or a conversation is provided when needed, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. When Redditor Gloomy-Bluebird-4531 came home and heard his tween son […] More
