The world would be a much happier place if everyone had complete control of their emotions. But while we all might be able to put on a good face or take a deep breath and remain calm, no one is capable of hiding or suppressing how they truly feel. And even the most level-headed people […] More
When faced with an emergency, we’d like to think our loved ones will step up and pitch in, right? But are people obligated to do favors for others? This can become a tricky question, especially when family is involved. And when money is involved, all sense can go right out the window. Redditor Top_Isopod_7011 wanted […] More
Learning to have healthy boundaries is a life lesson far too many people learn fat too late. There is so much toxicity in the world, and the sooner people can identify and block it, the better off many people will be. But some boundaries may seem harsh. So harsh it leads others to question if […] More
Often times, people say they would do anything for those they care about… and at its core, the sentiment is usually true. But just because they say it – and mean it – doesn’t mean people can drop everything to perform a needed task, especially not if they’ll be several time zones away at the time. […] More
In the classic tale, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, a mischievous young shepherd constantly tricks the villagers claiming a wolf has infiltrated his flock, and when a wolf actually does appear, everyone ignores his cries having been tricked one too many times. We can all learn an important lesson from this story, as if we […] More
Babysitting can be a frustrating profession. Not only does one have to wrangle the youth, they have to deal with parents. And parents can be the real issue. Usually, all people talk about are the babysitters breaking the rules. But who holds parents accountable? Case in point… Redditor yftdddtf wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
Everyone wants to be present at people’s weddings. And lately at many events in life, to ensure this, people have been asked to relinquish or stay off their cellphones. This way, the focus stays where it should. But life will intervene, and that may be a more difficult request than originally planned. Case in point… […] More
Redditor thebabysitter9 is exactly who her Reddit screen name suggests – a babysitter. The Original Poster (OP) is a teenager who babysits some weeks for extra cash. Recently the parents the OP was sitting for stopped returning her calls and were several hours late to return home. Out of concern for their safety as well […] More
Being a mom is tough, and sometimes some time away is just what the doctor ordered. Redditor JackfruitPlus4345 hadn’t taken any time to herself since giving birth to her youngest 5 years ago. The Original Poster (OP) was convinced by a girlfriend to go on a girls trip. The OP’s husband fully supported the idea. […] More
Any parent will tell you that there’s no way to totally prepare for having children. There are always going to be situations that you never expected to come up or that you’ve never heard of happening before! All a parent can really do is take the situation as it comes and make the most informed […] More
Worrying for the people that we love is pretty natural. Whether they are sick, away from home, or just having a hard time, we concern ourselves with their well-being. We can’t help it sometimes. But what happens when the person you rely on most does not react in the way you expect when you seriously […] More
Some people are very superstitious when it comes to announcing a pregnancy. That can stem from not being ready, not wanting to jinx anything, or still dealing with trauma from pregnancies past. So when is the perfect time to announce? Or do people have to announce at all? Case in point… Redditor HelloCheese12 wanted to […] More
