The time directly following the birth of a child is beautiful. You’re celebrating the entrance of new life. What could go wrong? Plenty apparently. After the birth can be a very stressful time and a lot of guests may not be the best choice. Case in point… Redditor KaleidoscopeOk1710 wanted to discuss his story for […] More
It can be irresistible to share photos of a new baby on social media. But different people have different ideas of what’s appropriate when it comes to exposing a baby online. And for one guy on Reddit, disagreement with his wife over this issue turned very dramatic, very quickly. He wasn’t sure about how he’d […] More
A traumatic event from your childhood can have lasting effects that you can’t control. But to what extent is it your responsibility to handle this trauma once you’re an adult? Redditor lightbright123 explained his situation with his estranged mother. The original poster (OP)’s cousins have been keeping her in the loop on his life, leading […] More
Gender is socialized through our expression. That means people are used to seeing baby girls dressed a certain way and not everyone understands that the kid might not even care what they are wearing. More often than not, kids are dressed a certain way because their parents liked those clothes. Redditor ThrowAway99861122 encountered this very […] More
Presents, no matter the holiday, are said to be defined as a gift from the heart. Of course, it’s nice to get nice things, like jewelry and clothes. But where is the just appreciating the thought that counts? And what if you’re shopping for someone who wants the flash of it all? Case in point… […] More
We are surrounded by tradition in so many aspects of our daily lives. Traditions help guide us and reinforce familial and cultural bonds. Of course, the traditional way of doing things isn’t always the best way. What happens when the person closest to you decides to uphold a tradition you don’t agree with, and pass […] More
Juggling dating and parenthood can present unique challenges. What do you do when your significant other and your children both want your attention? Redditor kimber_lee_ encountered this very issue with her kids. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. She asked: “AITA for not choosing to spend my […] More
Redditor ElBartoToday is a 22-year-old guy who is getting ready to graduate from college. His parents divorced but he remained close with his older sister. When it came time to send out early invitations for his commencement ceremony, the graduate upset his father because he didn’t invite his father’s new girlfriend and her son. After […] More
When one of our loved ones is confronted with tragedy and forced to grieve, we have no choice but to give them space. People grieve in their own way, whether it’s convenient for us or not. But when her sister continued to grieve for quite awhile, one Redditor was left unsure about how to act. […] More
It is time we talk about the arduous labor that is being a stay-at-home parent. Not only are they constantly working to keep their house in order, but there is also a great deal of emotional labor done by them. Redditor Fuzzy_Rice_4409 encountered this very issue with their wife. So they turned to the “Am […] More
We all need a little help sometimes. Every little bit helps, as they say. What happens, though, when that little bit of help comes from your child? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) ThrowAITAlianelee when she came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for clarity. She asked: “AITA for […] More
Growing up, meeting your parents’ co-workers was almost always baffling. You’re forced to be really polite to all these people you’ve never met, some of whom determine whether or not your parents continue to make a living, others whom your parents may have gossiped about at the dinner table. In a recent post on the […] More
