There is no perfect way to be a good Samaritan or a good neighbor. When the time arises you just do it. Spring into action. People need help once in awhile. Some of that help though can be misconstrued. Case in point… Redditor balanceotter wanted to discuss his story for some feedback. So naturally he […] More
When family members need financial assistance, one always wants to try and help them if they are able. But should helping out family members be an obligation? The sister of Redditor WorldlyReading7199 certainly thought so, and she and her husband needed help with a very personal matter which was beyond their financial means. She was […] More
Should a younger person always be obligated to help the elderly in a time of need? That is something Redditor KodeineKid99, a 23-year-old healthcare company employee, struggled with during his commute on a train in a metropolitan city in America. After a conversation with his mom regarding his encounter on the train didn’t go as […] More
Doing a favor for friends can be taxing but rewarding. But sometimes the ask is more than we’re willing to do. When ReluctantCosigner on Reddit refused a request from his friend, the original poster (OP) started feeling guilty. It’s possible he could help, but it might be too much to be asked of him. To […] More
Disabilities come in all shapes and sizes. Some impact every facet of someone’s life, others are more specific. They are all difficult to deal with – for everyone involved. What happens, though, when one person’s attempt to help is another person’s insult? This was the problem facing a Redditor and Original Poster (OP) who came […] More
Friend breakups can be tougher than romantic breakups. There is so much history there, and it is truly hurtful to experience. So, when they want to come back into your life it makes sense to be guarded. Redditor Complex-Mushroom2934 encountered this very issue with her boyfriend’s mom. So she turned to the “Am I The […] More
Can we all agree financial compensation is not always linked to the amount of work a person does? If it was nurses and teachers would make as much as Jeff Bezos. And, fast food workers would have enough money to buy 10 boats. So, there is a special place in Hell for people who believe […] More
Acting as a good Samaritan can come with its own host of issues. Sometimes things will fall by the wayside while you’re helping a person in need. Hopefully, if that meant inconveniencing someone else in your life, they forgive you and understand the act of altruism was pretty important. But other times, you get a […] More
How would you feel if a partner refused to help you cope with mental illness? Many of us would be upset if they refused. What about if the person was refusing to take their medication or help themselves find coping mechanisms? One boyfriend worried his helping was turning into enabling, so he turned to Reddit […] More
