Being on at least cordial terms with your ex when you share children is the ideal situation. If new spouses enter the dynamic, common courtesy is best for the sake of the children. But what if one spouse dislikes one of the exes? A husband turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for […] More
Some people don’t know what they have in a relationship until their partner is gone. But when they cheated on their partner and immediately started dating other people, it’s hard to believe they expected anything else to happen, side-eyed the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor ImprovementNew5925’s marriage with his ex-wife dissolved […] More
We all know that there’s certain etiquette when it comes to dating, particularly who it’s appropriate or inappropriate to date. Family members and best friends tend to be very high on the list, pointed out the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit, but as goes with anything, sometimes there are exceptions. Redditor myheartispainfree […] More
The hope for children of divorced parents is for co-parenting to be amicable, but that’s often not the case. When one orboth parents start new families, things can get complicated. If both parents are from different socio-economic classes, jealousy can become an issue between half and stepsiblings. But is it the responsibility of a parent […] More
Children learn by example. Even when we might think that children aren’t paying attention to us, or to how we behave, they often see more than we let on. This leads parents to constantly be shocked and surprised by the way their children behave. Even so, these same parents often still choose to ignore or […] More
When it comes to divorce, you might think parents would want their siblings to do everything possible to make the transition easier for their children, including maintaining a cordial relationship with their ex, right? Wrong. One father felt strongly about his sister maintaining a relationship with his ex after they split. Redditor FerretHuge9560 wanted to […] More
There’s nothing more distressing than returning home from work to find a person who doesn’t live there, making themselves feel at home. This happened to a Redditor, except that the individual they found in their home was a person they recognized but were not welcome. When steps were taken to avoid a repeat encounter, the […] More
Punishing children is a more difficult task than it might seem. Most parents want their children to know that even when they reprimand them, it’s from a place of love. However, they also need to make it very clear to them when they have done something wrong, and thus can’t give them special treatment or […] More
The death of a parent is hard for anyone at any age. But it seems particularly tragic when the death is unexpected, and the children aren’t adults yet. The only consolation the children might get is having a chance to say goodbye to their parent and spend time with supportive, loving family and friends. A […] More
Divorce becomes more complicated when there are children involved and custody battles ensue. A divorced dad who shares 50% custody of his children recently caused further tensions with his ex-wife when she made her stance on an issue clear but he didn’t agree to. So he turned to the “Am I the A**hole? (AITA) subReddit […] More
With blended families, it’s best if everyone gets along. But that’s not always the case. When there is animosity, productive communication can be impossible. Sometimes indirect, court monitored interaction is as good as it will get. In contentious divorces and custody agreements, the courts often dictate how parents are allowed to interact, but what about […] More
Content Warning: Mentions of Cheating, Affairs, and Paternity Tests Relationships require work, but there are certain aspects of a relationship that should receive special attention: communication, agreements about money and intimacy, and of course, trust. Because if the trust factor isn’t there, the relationship just isn’t going to work, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” […] More
