We all have certain things we like done a certain way. Even so, when we notice that others don’t follow our exact specifications, we should politely accept it and move on. Unfortunately, not everyone is so understanding and simply can’t tolerate if certain things aren’t done their way. Particularly when it comes to food. Redditor […] More
A guy surprised his girlfriend with a special weekend trip, and everything was initially fine starting out. The surprise was on him, however, when a choice he made under the guise of courtesy in the middle of the night led to conflict. He visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgment from […] More
Family gatherings are always guaranteed to bring up all sorts of emotions, good and bad. Sometimes, we find ourselves doing our best to suppress our anger at something said by a family member we would prefer to see as little as possible. In extreme cases, however, suppressing our anger isn’t possible. Redditor Nightwing_112 recently attended […] More
Everyone person in a relationship has a past. That truth doesn’t always sit well with every partner. This issue can be especially problematic when one partner still holds connections to the past partners. A deleted Redditor wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am I The […] More
Not everyone loves surprises. Particularly when the surprise in question is an unannounced visitor. Sometimes, of course, the unexpected arrival of a dear friend or family member is a welcome surprise, resulting in our overlooking any resulting change of plans or interruptions that may come with it. Most of the time, however, no matter the […] More
Dishonesty is something people tolerate in varying degrees. Some people don’t care if the people in their lives lie all the time about everything—they’ll even go to extremes to defend their lying. Others excuse “good faith” lies, but not the ones intended to cause harm. While some have zero tolerance for any lying. A young […] More
Investing in an idea is always a risk. The potential gains and losses have to be carefully evaluated. If the risks exceed the potential rewards, it might be wise to pass on the project. But what if the idea is from a loved one? Should money be given freely without a risk assessment? A woman […] More
Having a helping hand around the house sounds like a dream come true. But what if that help turns into lots of extra, unnecessary work or rework for you? Do you quietly accept the kindness of their gesture and fix the problems or do you speak up? A woman dealing with her boyfriend’s “helpful” mom […] More
No two people share the same standards of modesty. Some people don’t care what people see them wearing, or in many cases not wearing, proudly walking around their home in their underwear regardless of who’s there. While others make sure they always bring a bathrobe to the bathroom to avoid being caught in a towel. […] More
Some people are always on the lookout to find a suitable “match” for their single friends. Regardless of whether or not these friends are actually looking for a match. More often than not, people think they’ve found the perfect match in one of their own partner’s friends Only seeing the immediate possibilities, and not factoring […] More
As an autistic person, I know my own quirks and triggers. My quirks I embrace and my triggers I avoid. But autism isn’t an excuse to be rude or unreasonable. Even the Americans with Disabilities Act requires accommodations to be reasonable. A girlfriend who found her boyfriend’s accommodations unreasonable turned to the “Am I The […] More
As they say, sharing is caring. Indeed, most people are raised with the belief that it is only polite to share things with others. But sharing is a kindness, not necessarily an obligation. After all, not everyone is entitled to all our things. Particularly things that are very valuable to us, or things we won […] More
