Finalizing a guest list for a wedding is never as easy as one hopes it will be. As be it for budgetary reasons, or owing to limitations from the venue, some people simply aren’t going to make the cut. In some cases, it can be pretty easy to decide who is worthy of an invite […] More
It’s easy to forget that life can change in the blink of an eye, even if you’re already living your life exactly as you would want. Suddenly having to adopt a close relative after committing to being child-free would certainly fall into that category, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. While Redditor act103__ and her […] More
Not everyone has the same reaction when asked to be in someone’s bridal party. Some people are honored and excited as they get to stand alongside a close friend or family member and be part of one of the most important days of their lives. Others, however, are less thrilled, as they associate being more […] More
Having a family member with substance abuse issues is an ongoing challenge. Even after they have completed rehab and have been sober for years, people still tend to tread carefully in their presence. Making sure they don’t do anything to provoke, entice or upset them. What might seem like a challenge, however, proves to require […] More
Forgiveness and honesty are foundational elements of any healthy relationship. The ability to be your genuine self with someone else and to have them embrace that transparency by matching it can be a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, honesty can also reveal hidden cruelty. What happens when you suddenly discover that the person who is about to […] More
Though weddings are meant to be happy occasions, sometimes there’s some seriously memorable drama, too. Just because two people are getting married doesn’t mean everyone associated with them will suddenly like each other, shrugged the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor meatdefeater88 was not a fan at all of his future wife’s best friend and […] More
Redditor CarnivoreRoar is a 25-year-old who attended a casual celebration dinner for their best friend’s engagement. The small gathering with friends was a potluck–which was the bride-to-be’s decision. She and her best friend provided drinks and dessert while everyone else was requested to bring the food. When the Redditor provided their dish, it wasn’t a […] More
We’ve all been taught at some point that it is in poor taste to draw attention away from a big event with the announcement of another big event. That’s why proposals at weddings are considered to be so tacky, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. And one Redditor, who has since deleted […] More
Our histories inform the people that we become. The days, months, and years of our previous experiences mold and guide us into the people we are, and each day makes subtle changes to that person. But what happens when someone’s past doesn’t live up to your standards? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original […] More
Weddings are particularly special occasions that generally warrant their own attention and party time. To share the party with any other big announcement is generally frowned upon. But some people still use weddings and engagement parties as an opportunity to announce something in their own lives, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
When we start dating someone new, we always hope that our closest friends and our family will like and accept our new partner. But when the time comes to marry them, we especially want our partners to feel accepted and loved. It doesn’t always work out that way, though, confided the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) […] More
Some families don’t have the best of luck at staying together, sometimes resulting in bad arrangements or even going no-contact. Fortunately not every family goes through this, but that’s where misunderstandings can start, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor AshBetx found herself having to choose between standing up for herself and being […] More
