A couple that has diametrically opposed views on finances could take a negative toll on the relationship when compared to other couples that are on the same page regarding financial responsibility. Redditor thestatwond–a 28-year-old male who has been in a two-year relationship with his girlfriend, Becca–had no problem when he initially decided to lend her […] More
Money is always a touchy subject. No matter who has it, who wants it, who needs it or wins it, it’s never easy in a relationship. There never seems to be a perfectly nuanced way to discuss it without tension. Money can be an especially dicey issue when it involves family. Case in point… Redditor […] More
Class can mean so many things. We can use it to define a collection of students but also insinuate things about how someone behaves or how much money they have. Of course, money doesn’t beget proper behavior. What happens when someone uses their class to bully someone else and finds out that their are consequences? […] More
Redditor ElkBig9945 is a 23-year-old female who was raised with the belief turning 18 meant she was a full-fledged adult who was responsible for independently supporting herself. But when she suddenly had to financially take care of her pet dog’s emergency surgery, she was criticized for her priorities. The ensuing drama from family members prompted […] More
What a family spends their money on can always be a contentious issue among parents. Sometimes one parent can’t justify spending money on luxuries of any kind and insists money should only be spent on household essentials. Such was the mindset of Redditor mammabearxx3’s husband, who shocked his wife and daughter by making a significant […] More
There aren’t many worse feelings than being the odd one out. Whether it’s because you’re the only singleton in a group full of couples, having a job which pays considerably less than everyone else, or have a seemingly less impressive career or upbringing, there are several situations leading to a potential rise in insecurities. Such […] More
Why is education so expensive? We all want to be educated and we want the world to be educated so that the world can do better. So shouldn’t access to education be easy? The answers to that question can become quite a burden for many families. And that can lead to difficult choices and hurt […] More
There are very few topics more divisive than money. No matter who you’re with, the minute money comes into a conversation, it’s all but guaranteed there will be awkward silence, jealousy, or even resentment. When the extended family of Redditor 0reo5 learned of her current salary, it resulted in a less-than-harmonious family Christmas, along with […] More
A date gone bad isn’t always because of a personality clash. Sometimes, bad things happen. But the prospect of a future with a new love interest depends on how they deal with the aftermath. Redditor Ok_Material_Girl is a 19-year-old woman who thought she kept her cool when her Tinder date–whom she happened to know from […] More
We all have things which have sentimental value to us. In some cases, these things might actually be worth a considerable amount of money. But more often than not, they’ll likely have little to no monetary value, and we hold onto them for them memories they preserve. When Redditor AdNO3535435 found out his fiancée sold […] More
Destruction of property is such a divisive issue. No matter the size of the destruction, it can cause drama amongst even the deepest of personal relationships. When you screw up another person’s belongings, hopefully by accident, a situation will follow. Case in point… Redditor Informal-Luck-9895 to discuss their story for some feedback. So naturally they […] More
There are few better feelings than when a friend wants to show their appreciation for you. Even the smallest of gestures can make up for whatever shortcomings or hurdles you’d been facing earlier. Something the godmother of Redditor bibbleaddict took advantage of, resulting in a strain on her relationship with their family. Concerned about how […] More
