Art is subjective. What one person might consider a work of exquisite beauty, others might consider a piece of total garbage. It can be pretty surprising to discover that those near and dear to you might not share your opinion of a specific work of art. Even more awkward, however, is when you don’t particularly […] More
Having awkward conversations about other people’s kids is sometimes unavoidable. The truth isn’t always fun. These situations can be especially difficult when the chatter is about a stepchild, with the observations coming from a stepparent. Family is family. But that also means the slings and arrows can sting more. A deleted Redditor wanted to discuss […] More
Having a namesake—a child named after you—can be a great honor for a parent, grandparent or other family member or friend. But is there an obligation to name your child after someone? A woman dealing with an angry mother-in-law turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. AcceptableAd8609 asked: “AITA for not […] More
It might be 2024, but it seems we need to go over what wedding vows are… again. They are an agreement to unconditional love between two people, for all of their amazing bits and flaws, as well as every happy and hard time they might go through. They don’t suddenly cease to exist when someone […] More
Parentification is getting more notice in the wake of reality TV shows featuring large families where the older siblings take on the parenting role for their younger siblings. Parentification—also referred to as parent-child role reversal—is when a child is expected to take on responsibilities that are usually reserved for adults, such as providing emotional or […] More
While the world is thankfully becoming a more accessible place to live, people with handicaps and disabilities often find themselves at places that might pose some sort of problem for them. Surprising as it may seem, there are still far too many buildings that are not handicap accessible, or amenable to people of all sizes. […] More
We all know that no relationship is perfect, but the truth that we’re less likely to think about is the fact that even a good relationship will change, and perhaps weaken, over time. What makes a successful long-term marriage stand out from the rest is the couple’s willingness to work on their issues together, pointed […] More
We all have our “things.” You know, the things we do that make us happy… but that we don’t necessarily want others to know about. Perhaps it’s a shower cabaret or the particular way you tuck in your pet at night. It could even be a personal hygiene habit you want to keep to yourself. […] More
When we’re standing up on our wedding day or watching loved ones stand up for theirs, the last thing any of us should be thinking is that this relationship will end someday. But sometimes that winds up being exactly one of the members of the happy couple is thinking, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) […] More
Gender disappointment is a concept that has been discussed much more often on social media as of late and carries with it a lot less shame than it used to. Having a gender for your baby in mind is fair, and even initially being disappointed if they are a different gender than you were expecting […] More
Owning a home – and especially restoring one – takes lots of time, care, consideration and, of course, money. When the work is all done, you can look at each and every square inch of your home and reflect on detail you poured your blood, sweat and tears into. Every part of your dwelling was […] More
Financial responsibility is a skill that not everyone carries. Many people are so careful with their finances, that they factor in and calculate everything before any purchase, even if it’s for a one-dollar can of soda. Others however don’t worry about their financial situation when out shopping or on vacation, feeling that it will just […] More
