The way we treat others can have long-lasting implications. From whether they get your order right when grabbing lunch all the way up to whether they will help you in the future. So, what happens when you’re the one deciding on whether or not to help someone who wasn’t always kind to you in the […] More
The toughest thing about planning a wedding is that everyone has an opinion about it. Ultimately, a wedding should be exactly what the bride and groom want it to be, but that doesn’t stop parents, siblings, cousins and friends from expressing their opinions regarding wedding planning. And nine times out of ten, their opinions and […] More
The American foster care system remains shamefully problematic. In spite of the fact that thousands of children are in need of temporary or permanent homes, children continue to find themselves placed in environments that were even more problematic than the homes they were taken from. Or, while some parents are able to provide the care […] More
It’s always a hard adjustment for children of divorce when their parents start seeing new people. No matter if they’re 10 or 50 years old, they will often only be able to see things about their parent’s new partners which they don’t like. With a bit of time, and after getting to know them better, […] More
There’s no feeling worse than the feeling of being left out. Learning about a party or gathering several of your friends were part of, but you were not. Sometimes, there was no intentional exclusion, and the presence of the one with fear of missing out, or FOMO, would have been a welcome addition. Unfortunately, some […] More
Being a single parent comes with numerous challenges. Without the backup support of a spouse or partner, single parents are solely responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of their child or children. Making it very easy to feel overwhelmed or inadequate in certain departments, perhaps even needing to turn to others for help. After […] More
Parents never stop worrying about their children. Even when they’ve grown up and flown the coop, their happiness and well-being is always the first thing on their minds. With some even ready and willing to offer help at a moment’s notice. Redditor Blonde-Tabby had her doubts about her daughter’s boyfriend, and thus wasn’t over the […] More
Parents always want to be there for their children. Even once they’ve grown up and flown the coop, they still want to offer help whenever they can in most cases. However, once their children do grow up, parents also sometimes feel the need to draw a line as to how much help they can give […] More
When you invite people into your home, generally speaking, the nice thing to do is share your things with them. Even so, it’s always polite to ask before touching or using something which doesn’t belong to you. Including food, particularly when it hasn’t been directly served to you. The daughter of Redditor Conscious_Act3704 was growing […] More
Parents always want to be able to help their children. However, sometimes they know deep down that the biggest help they can give their children in certain situations is by not offering them any help at all. As it is important to know that they will not always be there for them, and can’t always […] More
The relationship between grandchildren and grandparents is unique. Whether they live down the street from their grandchildren, or only see them a couple of times a year, there is no describing the love grandparents have for them. But is it possible for a grandparent to love their grandchildren too much? Redditor WiseTrainer2624 certainly seemed to […] More
Weddings are a joyous occasion. Planning a wedding, however, is often anything but joyous. Namely because of how expensive they are, with most wedding gowns selling for one thousand dollars or more. With that in mind, brides, grooms, and their families often love to find places where they can cut corners. Redditor Bluntandfiesty and her […] More
