More often than not, there’s very little people want to hear less than the truth. Even if the truth has an inevitable way of coming out, many people go out of their way to avoid hearing it. As it can be a painful reminder of something they don’t want to believe, or don’t want to […] More
Holidays can bring a lot of joy. And an equal measure of anxiety. One sticking point for many families with young children is where to spend their time. Do they stay home or go to visit their parents? A girlfriend tired of last-minute cancellations by her boyfriend’s mother turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
Acceptance of relationships that go beyond monogamy has grown. Once considered taboo in modern society, open relationships—where romantic partners are free to date and/or engage in sex with others—are no longer the dirty little secrets they were in the past. But what if only one partner draws interest from others after a couple decides to […] More
After a married couple divorces or separates, does the in-laws owe a relationship to the ex? A woman wondering why she needs to meet her soon-to-be ex brother-in-law’s girlfriend turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Smithsonian-2020 asked: “AITA for not welcoming my brother-in-law’s new girlfriend (GF) into my life?” The […] More
Gambling addiction is a serious behavioral problem that can destroy the gambler and their loved ones lives. Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain much like drugs or alcohol can. Addiction to gambling ranks as the most common impulse control disorder worldwide. Getting funds to continue gambling or to pay off associated debts can […] More
Not borrowing, using, or even touching property that doesn’t belong to us seems like it should be a given. Sadly, not everyone appreciates the importance of doing so. What’s more, people who do handle other people’s belongings without permission often find themselves getting into sticky or embarrassing situations. The future mother-in-law (MIL) of Redditor youranonymoushater […] More
Some friend groups or families interact with teasing each other. As long as everyone is OK with the jokes, it’s a fine way to communicate affection. But if someone is feeling ganged up on or the comments go from kidding to cruel, things can go from fun for everyone to bullying and toxic very quickly. […] More
As the saying goes, accidents happen. The only complication with that age old adage is that accidents also usually come with consequences. Some minor, that will be easily rectified with the passage of time. Other accidents cause pain or damage that isn’t often forgiven with a simple apology. Redditor Necessary_Public5344 recently came home to discover […] More
We always want to stand by our family. Even when they make a mistake that embraces, or even horrifies us. Sometimes, however, if a family member’s behavior is bad enough, slightly more drastic actions need to be taken. No matter how much taking such actions may hurt. Redditor Similar-Rip9212 recently attended a party to which […] More
Part of growing up is learning about limitations. Hopefully, as a child, a person experienced the word “no” and the difference between wants and needs, but not everyone has. It can be jarring as an adult to learn you can’t always get what you want because of things like money, time, responsibilities, and obligations. Learning […] More
When we find ourselves indisposed, all we want is love and support from our friends and family. On the other hand, when we hear that a dear friend or family member has gotten themselves into trouble or a difficult situation, all we want to do is rush to their side. Sometimes that simply isn’t possible, […] More
When a couple chooses to get a divorce, many do their best to stay on good terms. Particularly when there are children involved. However, even if they do their best to remain friendly, that doesn’t necessarily mean they want to remain an active part of each other’s lives. Particularly if that means regularly seeing their […] More
