Even when moving to countries with the same language, expatriates still often find some conversations getting lost in translation. Even if the basics and fundamentals of their shared language remain the same, there might be some terms which aren’t used in both countries, or might have a different meaning. Americans might be surprised to find […] More
We are in a state of cultural relearning. Everyone seems to want to do better. But a lot of people may still need to do some deeper work. Case in point… Redditor no_qipao wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. She […] More
Redditor Top-Process4882 is an Irish person whose American sister-in-law is enamored of their heritage. When the SIL enthusiastically informed them about the name she had in mind for her baby daughter, it wasn’t the turnout she had hoped. After ensuing drama, the Redditor visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit and asked: “AITA for […] More
Adoption can be a really beautiful act for a child who is in need of a loving home. But it’s a complicated process, as well, and future parents must think about everything their adoptive children will need. Their past lives and birth families should not be swept under the rug and forgotten, stressed the “Am I […] More
When two people of different upbringings come together in a relationship, it can be an incredible experience. But misunderstandings are fairly likely to happen, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor aitacultureclash was at a loss when her boyfriend accused her of imposing her cultural upbringing on him and his family when she […] More
Remember when we were growing up and we couldn’t have co-ed sleepovers in our parent’s houses? Or if a “friend” of the opposite sex came over there was no going upstairs, or leave the door open, or stay this many inches apart? That was stressful and a lot to remember. Well what happens when you […] More
One of the most wonderful ways to show someone you love them is to want to learn more about where they grew up, whether it’s the place they were born, the food they ate, or the music they listened to. To suddenly stop them from sharing that part of themselves doesn’t exactly communicate love, stressed […] More
One stressful topic every new parent has to face is the naming of their baby. But this can be even more difficult when the family is made up of more than one cultural background, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor VividTavern struggled with this, as he and his wife both lived […] More
We all need a little help sometimes. Every little bit helps, as they say. What happens, though, when that little bit of help comes from your child? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) ThrowAITAlianelee when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for clarity. She asked: “AITA for […] More
For someone who has never been outside of their country, it can be easy to forget that every country has its own culture and expectations. Those differences can cause a lot of trouble when visiting another country for the first time, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor karol171 was surprised when she was […] More
