Anyone who’s been close to a narcissist knows that there’s nothing quite like coming into a room and catching your narcissistic friend, partner, or parent going through your mail, and then getting angry with you for being offended about them “caring about you.” Because by the time you catch them snooping, they’ve likely already been […] More
Autism spectrum disorder and ADHD are two forms of neurodivergence that can also be comorbid with each other or other neurodivergent disorders. Identifying and developing multiple types of coping skills to deal with the overactive senses characteristic of autism or the hyperactivity that comes with ADHD is something families can do for an ASD/ADHD family […] More
A child’s unbridled imagination can be a wonderful thing, but when it leads to the destruction of private property, it’s time to put some limits on their creativity. A suburban homeowner whose neighbor’s child has decided to excavate their yard turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. TripleDigitMan asked: “AITA for […] More
In many families, one person is chosen as the preferred host for family events. Maybe they’re the best at cooking, baking, or entertaining. Maybe they have the best space for large gatherings. Maybe it’s both. The family designated party planner may enjoy hosting their relatives. But courtesy and appreciation still go a long way. A […] More
Infertility can be heartbreaking for anyone who wants children. While surrogacy, adoption and foster care are available, they aren’t options everyone has access to. But is everyone who wants a child entitled to one? If a child is an impossibility, do their family members owe them any special consideration or accommodation? A sibling being pressured […] More
Weddings… reading about everyone’s trials and tribulations, I’m becoming more and more confident that turning down the four marriage proposals I got in my 20s was the best decision for me. I don’t think I’d have handled this sort of drama well. Or marriage, for that matter. Some people just aren’t built for it—and that’s […] More
Friends enter our lives at different stages. We may have childhood friends, school friends, college friends, work friends, church friends, etc… But as we grow as people, not every friend will continue with us. And there’s nothing wrong with that. If our lives diverge, the friendship may have run its course. A woman in conflict […] More
It’s no secret that the wedding industry is a massive moneymaker and that even smaller weddings are becoming increasingly expensive to plan. Having a loved one who is able to assist with the expenses can certainly soften the blow of preparing for the special day, rationalized the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor PuzzledPenaltys had […] More
Social media has changed how people interact online and in real life. In the past people might react to an accident by trying to help or calling emergency services. But now they’re just as—if not more—likely to get out their phones to get a video to post online. Social media has given rise to the […] More
When in a public space, it is important not to behave as if you were in the privacy of your own home. It is extremely important to be mindful of the other people around you and make sure you leave your surroundings in the same condition they were in when you arrive. That being said, […] More
Sometimes, the most meaningful presents are not the ones found in stores, but presents passed down from generation to generation, or between friends. Of course, not only is this form of gift giving thoughtful and personal, but also economical, as you don’t have to spend any money on it. With this in mind, however, it’s […] More
We always want to help our friends and neighbors when we can. And sometimes helping out with little things while they’re away like watering plants or feeding pets will make a huge difference in their lives. The idea that they would do the same for us is often the biggest incentive for offering our help. […] More
