Pet allergies are especially difficult. It’s unfortunate because animals bring enormous joy to many. But for others, it’s a ton of sneezing, itching and hives. Sometimes, there is not enough Zyrtec in the world to combat cat dander. Redditor Serious_Reaction6980 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, so naturally he came to the […] More
Saying someone has a green thumb means they do well with plants or gardening. My maternal Grandfather was a farmer. After selling the farm and retiring, he always kept a big garden out behind his garage. Growing up, we had a garden off and on. We didn’t if we knew we’d be traveling a lot, […] More
Being the one everyone relies on is something of a blessing and a curse. You should only feel flattered if people trust you so much that you’re always the one people turn to when they’re feeling down or need help. Of course, that can often result in your feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Especially if people […] More
Some people say family should always help family out, but any good therapist will tell you boundaries are essential for a healthy relationship—no matter if it’s romantic, platonic, professional, or familial. One boundary more people need to set is one of mutual respect. If someone doesn’t respect you or treats you poorly, you don’t owe […] More
When our family asks us to do them a favor, it’s usually in our second nature to say yes. When they expect a favor from us, however, things become a little more complicated. Naturally, should a very serious situation arise, we will likely drop everything we’re doing and get right to helping. But when they […] More
It’s always an adjustment for parents and children when children start to grow up, and must learn to be independent. Many parents still offer to help their children however they can, especially when they believe they really need it. Others think that children need to learn from experience, and begin offering less and less help, […] More
It can be extremely helpful to have a friend or family member who works in a field that we might need help in, such as cosmetics, plumbing, landscaping, or renovations. As having these connections could result in paying considerably less for their services than they would normally charge. Should your relationship with these individuals be […] More
“Family helps Family.” That is an age-old saying that’s been drilled into people for generations. A lot of family members like to take those words as a binding verbal contract. And it doesn’t always seem to matter if not all of the parties have agreed. This is where family drama is born. Redditor StraightDivide9659 wanted […] More
Parenting isn’t easy. Nobody is perfect at it. And when people make mistakes that affect another person’s life (like parent to child) it’s always nice to hear an “I’m sorry.” It’s especially nice to hear before people start asking for favors. Redditor OkRecommendation1408 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he […] More
Parents of newborns have A LOT to worry about. There are a million things a day that have to be taken care of. And when parents aren’t tending to their new baby, they’re trying to grab a wink of sleep. But that doesn’t always stop people from asking for things that don’t relate to their […] More
A person knowing their worth can often lead to personal friction. People with special talents often face criticism for not doing stuff for free, especially from family. When someone’s talent is also their way of life, this can become a “taking advantage of” situation. Redditor Senior_Squirrel_9493 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. […] More
Learning to have healthy boundaries is a life lesson far too many people learn fat too late. There is so much toxicity in the world, and the sooner people can identify and block it, the better off many people will be. But some boundaries may seem harsh. So harsh it leads others to question if […] More
