Words have power. Sure, they are used to describe our world and to express our emotions but words can also be used to control our world, to manipulate our feelings, or to destroy families. Sometimes, in the heat of a moment, we use that power in the wrong way and it destroys in moments what […] More
“Don’t judge a book by it’s cover” is an adage that gets thrown around a lot. Unfortunately, it very rarely is applied to people. We, as a culture, tend to judge others predominantly on how they look. The clothes they wear, how well they are groomed, how expensive the haircut. We forget that things outside […] More
Intimacy and sexuality are not the same thing. This is something that can take people a moment to understand and often leads to confusion. So, what happens when family members question the physical affection shared by a parent and child? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) cuddlethrowawayy when they came to […] More
Losing a parent is devastating. And losing a parent young complicates the grief. When you have to try to accept a new “parent,” it’s rarely smooth sailing. Case in point… A deleted Redditor wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
I have said it before, and I shall say it again: Children change everything. Postively, negatively and every way in-between. Children are engines of growth and that growth can ripple outward in all sorts of unexpected ways. So, what happens when the growth being fostered in the way that some think it should? That was […] More
While people can see the value in parenting, some have very different standards for mothers and fathers. While mothers are expected to care for their kids, the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit pointed out, some people refer to fathers as babysitting their kids. Redditor throwra_firsttimedad was furious with his brother and sister-in-law when they said […] More
Many of us go around living our lives believing we know everything about who and what is in our lives. But when something proves to be untrue, like a cheating partner, our lives can feel like they’ve started to unravel, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Worried_papa_1762 discovered that one of his […] More
How would you handle a roommate making an extreme request of you? Especially if it’s something you really don’t want to do? Redditor notatypicaltaurus asked the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit just that question. The original poster (OP) is having a disagreement with her roommate. While OP feels justified saying no, her roommate is […] More
Doing something nice for your family often gets you praise. If they appreciate it, you’ll get some kind words and life moves on. Redditor Tiny-City-9550 got a little more than that when her brother-in-law (BIL) complained about the different treatment he received. The original poster (OP) just wants to make lunch for her dad, but […] More
Yes children need discipline. But there is a line between discipline and abuse. When do you cross the line because your personal feelings are being infused into your parenting. That can cause a lot of family strife. Case in point… Redditor makeupisokay wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came to […] More
After your parents divorce, there’s always the worry that if they re-marry, things won’t be the same as before. A worry that things will be worse. Redditor throwaway_42947194 has come to terms with her own parents’ divorce, but her dad has remarried. The original poster (OP)’s new step-mother is causing some friction in the family. […] More
Everyone loves a good party. And every special occasion deserves a blowout. But sometimes our thinking about time and place may not be the best decision. We want to celebrate the arrival of children, but… that party maybe better as a quaint gathering. Thoughts differ. Case in point… Redditor Radiant_Ad_6986 wanted to discuss his story […] More
