Therapy can be a scary topic. Far too often feel like it’s a weakness but it’s a strength. Discussing our mental health struggles is a good thing. We just have to make sure it’s with the right person. Case in point… Redditor therafail wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came […] More
In an effort to make a good impression, many people will “dress for success”. Donning clothing they otherwise wouldn’t normally wear, in an effort to make themselves look glamorous or sophisticated. Even it the clothing in question isn’t particularly comfortable. Redditor wtfthesehighheels4 did just this while attending a party thrown by her fiancé’s family, as […] More
It’s fair to say that when a big life event presents itself, like a pregnancy or new job or marriage proposal, we’re going to want to share the news with the people we love. But there is also a time and place to share that news, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
Despite our best efforts, most of our time is spent around co-workers instead of family and friends. If you get along well with the people you work with, this is no issue. But what happens when conflict arises? Redditor greenlightbasket asked herself the same thing when her coworker made some complaints about her engagement ring. […] More
Engagement announcements are meant to be a fun occasion, hence the parties and fancy dinners typically attached to them. But some people wind up not feeling so convinced, cringed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor throwaway-H54535 was apprehensive of their daughter’s announcement to be married because they weren’t convinced she was ready for […] More
When someone we care about has wonderful news to share, like a new job or wedding engagement, we typically do our best to support them and celebrate with them. But if they are doing this under false pretenses, we might have to cut off the celebration, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor […] More
When a relationship is new, there are all kinds of exciting firsts for the couple to look forward to. This is especially true for a couple who will be married soon, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. But Redditor sirens112 felt like they missed out on an important milestone when their fiancé purchased […] More
Timing when to make big life announcements so as to not steal anybody’s thunder in the family is a constant struggle, and yet a seemingly silly one. It’s not as if life stops for anybody, so why pretend to conveniently shed enough attention on one person or another for a short period of time? This […] More
An unfortunate truth is that things don’t always go the way we want them to. When a person’s life isn’t going the way they planned, it’s harder for them to be supportive of others’ accomplishments, even when it’s someone they love, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor jjthrowaway9919 was at a loss […] More
People have differing opinions about what a reasonable budget is going to be for a wedding, including the reception, the ceremony itself, and of course, the engagement ring. It’s fair to say that the couple would like to stay informed on the money being spent leading up to the big day, admitted the “Am I […] More
Listening is an underrated skill. Not just hearing the words someone is saying, but understanding them. What happens when someone you love doesn’t listen to you, but also goes in the exact opposite direction of what you asked of them? This was the problem that led Redditor and Original Poster (OP) anonymoussoda21 to the “Am […] More
When in a relationship, it can be easy to look so closely at all the ways your values align with the other person’s that you assume you’ll always agree. One Redditor encountered that situation while navigating a big step in the relationship. He posted about it all on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. […] More
