Let’s be honest, sometimes we need a break, and not just a break, but a fully decked-out vacation. And those plans falling through is utterly heartbreaking, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. That’s why when her mother invited more family members on her paid vacation, Redditor moonturtle766 was less than amused. But when the […] More
Blended families can be a beautiful arrangement, and there are tons of reasons why they come about. But that unfortunately doesn’t mean that every new family will work, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor thatmomma79 was noticing a pattern with her future mother-in-law (FMIL), who regularly did not include her two daughters in […] More
Content Warning: Menstruation, Symptoms, and Complications, as well as Feelings of Hopelessness We all can agree that when we have a trip planned, it’s disappointing when those plans get canceled. When there are more important things, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. The Redditor, who has since deleted her account, was overwhelmed by […] More
Whether we have children or not, we’ve heard some of the woes of childcare. And the concerns extend beyond where a parent might want to send their child every day, including what to do about date nights and vacations. But it’s important to not cut corners when it comes to the care of a child, […] More
Vacations are meant to be an incredibly fun time and a way to decompress and relax from the hardships of work and life. But when family or friends are involved, it can get complicated, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. When she inherited her grandmother’s family vacation house, Redditor Short-Reflection-423 decided to change the rules […] More
When a parent faces opposition from their teen daughter who stands her ground over a particular situation, to what extent should that parent acquiesce–despite knowing what’s best for the family? This is what Redditor Fun_Talk3027, a parent, is grappling with after taking their family on a Disney World vacation. The Redditor visited the “Am I […] More
Remaining friends with your ex is a very natural thing for many of us, but others often have very strong opinions about it. A woman on Reddit experienced this when her wife’s family balked at including her ex-wife, with whom she is still close, in their vacation plans. She wasn’t sure about how she’d handled […] More
It’s tough when families don’t get along, especially around the holidays. But it’s especially difficult when the couple doesn’t stand by each other, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor richnfamous353 didn’t feel supported by her husband when he decided to go on a family vacation, even though she wasn’t invited. But when […] More
Going on a family vacation is overwhelming enough. Going to someone else’s family vacation without knowing them, the language, and dealing with food restrictions? Unthinkable. Redditor MizWhatsit encountered this very issue with their cousin. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. They asked: “AITA for not wanting to […] More
Family reunions are quite the undertaking. So many people from different places—who may or may not even know each other that well—have to gather in the same place. The logistics must be a nightmare, not to mention the potential emotional weight of it all. So one Redditor found herself struggling to make a decision about […] More
We’ve all heard that saying “Give someone a foot, and they’ll take a mile” in reference to someone taking advantage of our kindness or good deeds. One person decided they would take that mile back from their mother on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor throwawaynovacation was tired of their mother taking advantage of […] More
Kids aren’t for everyone. Sure, plenty of people follow the classic trajectory: meet someone, get married, and then raise a few kids, enjoying the ups and downs that child-rearing brings. Some people, though, couldn’t be bothered with making and raising a small human. Different folks, different strokes, right? That is, unless it leads to some […] More
