“Sex work is work” is a saying that is becoming increasingly common to see and hear in the digital age when people are finding safe ways to make money online, such as OnlyFans. But such endeavors require a camera of some kind and a place to take photos or film content. So what happens when […] More
Content Warning: Mentions of Animal Abuse One reality that pet owners do not discuss enough is how difficult it is to have loved ones, whether they are friends or family, who frequently visit your home but do not share the same passion for pets that you do From wanting our pets to be “put away” […] More
Bullying in schools is something we hear about a lot, but it can occur in almost all social situations if no one steps up and stops it. The workplace, in friend groups, in clubs and community organizations, and even at home or with extended family, bullying can occur. A father dealing with bullying by guests […] More
Baby names can be a bone of contention or a unifying factor in families. My own first name is from my Grandmother who got it from her Grandmother who got it from hers going back to the early 1600s when a French fur trapper married the first Kanien’kéha:ka Haudenosaunee woman in my maternal line. Quick […] More
Family helping each other out is pretty standard practice. But sometimes help turns into being taken advantage of. A sister who feels exploited turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Statistic-Error asked: “AITA for telling my sister to stop expecting me to play baby daddy?” The original poster (OP) explained: “My […] More
It’s shocking sometimes the actions that family members will overlook for the sake of preserving their family image. How much is one person supposed to withstand for the sake of “family,” challenged the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor lane-Apartment1199 was excited to see her sister, especially after hearing the news of her engagement, […] More
Having a baby involves a lot of planning for the big arrival. The last thing expectant parents need is someone throwing a spanner in the works. A soon-to-be mum turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over her mother’s announcement regarding her labor and birth. Yllomee asked: “AITA for not allowing […] More
Chinese philosopher Confucius is credited with saying: “Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving.” Translated from the 5th century B.C.E. Chinese, of course. Over the ensuing 2,500 years, many others have given the sentiment their own spin. But the bottom line is, even invited guests can […] More
There’s a common piece of advice for dating couples that they should live together for a while before getting married to make sure they are truly compatible. Because sometimes how two people choose to live in their homes really cannot coexist, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. While transitioning her mother into an elderly […] More
When we think of someone having a new baby, we think of all of the excitement of having a new little family member in the house. But we don’t always think of how taxing it could be when the new family first goes home, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Maleficient_Bid_4094 was […] More
Anyone who has thought about starting a family and having a baby have inevitably thought about the beautiful, Instagram-worthy moments. But there is not enough information out there about how hard those first few days home actually are, stressed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor desperatelyTTC was excited to have her baby and to […] More
Unwanted houseguests are one of life’s most annoying issues. Movies have been made about it. Songs crooned about it. Anyone who has lived in NYC has a story about an annoying person that just won’t leave. It’s especially difficult when that person is family. Case in point… Redditor serious-stuff45 wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
