Recent breakthroughs in genetics have allowed average folks to learn all sorts of subtle details about their family histories and the winding road connecting great-great-great grandma to the present day. But despite all the fanfare, not everyone is down to look under the hood. One Redditor, who posted on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” […] More
Gifts are always appreciated. Even if some gifts can be more exciting than others, one can’t help but be touched by the simple gesture of generosity. But have you ever been given a gift someone expected you to pay for? Strange as it sounds, that’s just what happened to Redditor throwawayhousegift and their husband. Unsure of […] More
Practical jokes – pranks – are a time-honored tradition in many friend groups. Of course, not everyone finds them funny. What happens when a prank goes from frustrating to insulting? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Harmony_345 when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for outside advice. […] More
Helping out a friend in need can be a rewarding task, but plenty know when it becomes too much of a burden. How you react to the request can determine how your relationship will continue. Over on Reddit, AITA_borrowboro had a friend ask for help, and the original poster (OP) thinks it may have been […] More
When you live with your significant other, your decisions affect them as well. Some people have a harder time grasping that concept. Redditor Average_Student1257 encountered this very issue with his girlfriend. So he turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. He asked: “AITA for denying girlfriend’s friend (28M) to live […] More
Pregnancy is a really difficult and very personal decision. At the end of the pregnancy, you’ll have a baby—which turns your 9-month commitment into a life-long one. Feelings about that are sure to come up all the time. Redditor Throwaway98398 found herself in that situation against someone who said something really insensitive about her pregnancy. […] More
Coming out can be a difficult thing. The moment can be painful, liberating, frightening, and, a thousand other feelings all at once. We are lucky when the people we choose to be in our life accept the “new” us with the same love as the “old”. What happens, though, when a friend doesn’t react in […] More
Redditor Comprehensive-Rip776 is a mother whose 13-year-old son, Brian, is on the spectrum. Brian’s friend, Tom, is a frequent visitor to the house, and the Redditor is not a fan of the young guest for various reasons. When Tom’s behavior went too far on a recent visit, the frustrated mom did what she thought was […] More
Some people don’t understand the limits to a favor. If you ask me to take something on a plane, I am game, but I need a clear description of what it is and why this needs to happen. After all, I am the one walking through customs with this weird box of surprises. Redditor rainonmepanda […] More
It is a sign of a good upbringing when one has proper manners at the table. At least, that’s what some people believe. Still, what happens when your table manners have the opposite effect? Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Important-Ad-2890 found themselves in just such a situation recently and was baffled on how to respond. […] More
Sometimes being a good friend means saying uncomfortable truths. If our friends are acting like spoiled brats we should be allowed to call them out in the most respectful way. Redditor KangarooOverall1247 encountered this very issue with her friend. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment on a […] More
Deciding to re-home a pet is no easy manner. It is incredibly traumatic for the fur baby. So, the only reason one should do that is if they can ensure the pup will have a better life. This Redditor encountered this very issue with their friend. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
