As much as titles can be useful, and even prestigious, nothing quite competes with the name you were given at birth. One Redditor found herself clinging to that sentiment during a recent appointment. She explained everything in a post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit. The Original Poster (OP), known as mother951 on […] More
Redditor TrashbagRaincoat found themselves in a difficult situation with their own grandmother, who continually deadnamed their trans cousin. After coming up with the perfect strategy to break their grandmother of this transphobic habit, they were met with backlash. Needing objective feedback from strangers, they went to the popular subReddit “Am I The A**hole?” or “AITA” […] More
Most of us have encountered someone with the same name as us. It’s a silly coincidence that often gets a quick chuckle and maybe even and unearned sense of alliance between two strangers. But imagine if that happened with someone that was not at all a stranger, but a very close relative. That was the […] More
A parent having a new romantic partner is a fraught enough situation on its own. But for a woman on Reddit, the situation got even worse when her father kept mistakenly calling her by his girlfriend’s name. She wasn’t sure about how she handled the conflict that ensued, so she went to the AITA (Am […] More
When a partner cheats on us, it hurts. Badly. It hurts to the point you might consider cutting all contact with that person, since you’ve learned you effectively cannot trust them. But little pieces of the relationship still linger, no matter how hard you try v.is exact situation, except the little piece of the relationship […] More
People with foreign-sounding names have at one time or another been subjected to mispronunciations, and it can be very embarrassing. Speaking from experience as someone with a foreign name, I’ve heard it all whenever someone I’ve met for the first time attempted to read my name out loud. Depending on the situation, I’ve had to […] More
What’s in a name? Well, apparently for some people, a lot. For those who believe in mystical things like astrology and numerology, seemingly innocuous things can effect the very fabric of your being—even your name. So when Redditor michelletheory recently butted heads with her numerologist mother over her name, she turned to the subReddit “Am […] More
What’s in a name? Parents spend time choosing just the right name for a new baby. Many times parents select something meaningful like a family name, or something reflective of their culture. What happens when you find the perfect name for your baby and your friends deem it cultural appropriation? One conflicted new dad recently […] More
As an older teen, the sudden arrival of a newly born sibling can definitely bring some upheaval. Sure, babies are cute and all, but it’s a major adjustment to live among an infant and the parents tasked with dedicating attention and energy to that infant. But a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole […] More
Adopting a new pet is a huge responsibility. They become your companion, and it’s up to you to make sure they are comfortable and you’ll see their personality flourish. That’s why picking the right name can be a challenge. But, since you’re the owner, it is your choice. Redditor aitadognamekuci encountered this very issue with […] More
Names help us define who we are. For expectant parents naming a child is an extremely personal and important decision. In fact, naming is import that some cultures have ceremony surrounding naming a child. What if your partner wanted to make such an important decision for you? Redditor rideordie2929 found herself in deep conflict over naming […] More
Unique baby names seem to be all the rage nowadays. But how far is too far? That’s precisely what a guy on Reddit, who goes by the name MajorAcer, is asking. The OP (Original Poster) took the issue to the AITA (Am I The A**hole) subReddit, asking his fellow Redditors: “AITA for laughing when my […] More
