Having to deal with other people’s crying children is never a good time for anyone. For one woman on Reddit who is working 100 hours per week as a medical resident, her neighbor’s constantly crying newborn keeping her awake was resulting in her falling asleep on her feet at work. When her attempts to try […] More
Getting along with a step-parent is frequently no easy task. But for one woman on Reddit, things took a particularly dramatic turn when her stepfather insulted her appearance, telling her she isn’t attractive enough to date a doctor. The woman, who goes by the username Ok_Recording_7311 on the site, wasn’t sure about how she’d handled […] More
We all know that we’re probably in for a wait when we go to the doctor’s office. Whether the appointment was previously scheduled or not, the office always seems to be running behind. Though running a little behind is something we generally expect, there are limits, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
Correcting an error can be a challenge. Particularly when that error comes from a positive place. So, how do you correct someone’s mistake without seeming ungrateful for the positivity they shared? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) unjourheureux when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some […] More
If there is one thing we’ve learned from two decades of watching Grey’s Anatomy it’s that working in the medical field is not for the faint of heart. And… behind the scenes, hospitals are overrun with high drama. There is just as much workplace bickering as any other job. I suppose you have to find […] More
Many times in a relationship, you or your partner will ask for a favor from the other person. It can be difficult, but relationships are about the give and take. When is the favor too much? Redditor Rose-thorn6554 asked that when her boyfriend wanted her to do something. She tried for a bit, but it […] More
One thing people need to learn is to stop commenting on somebody’s weight. You never know truly why that person looks the way they do and it is not an on-sight indicator of health or fitness. Someone can be athletic and extremely strong and not have a stereotypically “hot” body. Redditor shattalo is a bona […] More
The death of a loved one often brings a non-negotiable obligation to attend the funeral proceedings. But what if something comes up that feels like a truly good reason to miss the event? A recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit gave an example of that predicament. The Original Poster (OP), known […] More
Among the many historic events and dynamics that confronted us throughout 2020, one small but significant act took center stage in a way it never had before. That activity was hand washing. But for all the public service announcements and social pressure, some people are still trying to spread the word. In a post to […] More
As a pregnant woman navigates the full length of her pregnancy—what with all the possible ups and downs throughout—it’s so important she feels safe and well cared for. And her maternity doctor is a very important factor in creating a reduced stress environment. A recent Reddit post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit […] More
Being around screaming children can be trying for anyone, parents and non-parents alike. And while most don’t envy what parents of younger kids have to put up with on a daily basis, when it comes to helping keep a stranger’s kids under control, some people would rather just look the other direction and go about […] More
Good news to some people can be bad news for someone else. When delivering the news, it can be important to read the vibe or pay attention to context clues. When a 37-year-old mother of two received bad news coupled with a hearty congratulations from her doctor, she was upset. Unsure if she should address […] More
