CW: Suicide. “What’s in a name?” “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” We hear you, Shakespeare, but what if a name is a deep connection to something not sweet at all, and the mere mention of it inflicts painful memories rooted in childhood trauma? And what […] More
No two people have the same relationship with their extended family. Some people are fortunate enough to live in the same town or vicinity as most of their extended family, seeing them with regularity and maintaining close relationships with them. Other families are more spread out, but though they might not see each other often, […] More
Not all things that kids do are seen as cute and adorable. Sometimes children cause major damage. This can be a huge problem during group gatherings. Not all of the family is going to look the other way when little Sally makes a boo-boo. Case in point… Redditor Good-Expert6199 wanted to discuss their experience and […] More
Large people have issues traveling. Too many times, other travelers and travel workers are more rude than sensitive. This is a HUGE problem with airlines. A long way back, airlines began demanding that people who were considered overweight buy two plane tickets for comfort and space. That’s a lot of money to throw down for […] More
Family dynamics and wedding invitations can cause an enormous amount of drama. Not everybody is going to make the cut. Couples have their reasons, and they often don’t feel the need to explain. But some people can’t accept that fact. Case in point… Redditor Free_Solution1317 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So […] More
Too many cooks in a kitchen can lead to disaster. This rule of thumb really works with any organized event. It’s especially true with weddings. The day is meant to be about what the happy couple wants. Oftentimes, it can become about family requests. And once the requests start flowing, it’s highly likely there will […] More
Names are an important part of life. Everyone wants a great name. Or, at the very least, a unique name with great or significant meaning. And then there are some people who could care less. They believe a name is just a simple part of the human experience. But some take naming a child VERY […] More
Working with family isn’t always roses and smiles. Even if it’s not meant to be work, just a favor. Things can get very touchy once people start to feel like they’re being taken advantage of. Just because everyone’s related, some people feel like that automatically means others should be willing to work for free or […] More
Co-parenting is a difficult and emotionally exhausting task for many. Working toward an agreement with someone you may not see eye to eye with, particularly when someone you love is involved, can be an exercise in patience. So what happens when the adults disagree and on something as basic as food choice? That was the […] More
My house, my rules. That is a home tagline many people know well. Usually it’s parents saying it to their kids. But who knew adults tend to have to say it to other adults? Case in point… Redditor Username_alt354 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the […] More
Pets are part of the family. So for many people, a “simple” rehoming is not an option. So it can be awkward when others have allergies that can cause tension with your pet situation. Case in point… Redditor Repulsive-Seesaw-96 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. So naturally, they came to visit the […] More
People have very different relationships with exercise and fitness. Some do it out of obligation, to stay reasonably healthy even if they don’t particularly enjoy it. While others can’t wait to get to the gym every day and will look for any excuse to prolong their workout. Redditor runningdali and their boyfriend each ran for […] More
