Our names are something assigned to us, rather than something which we could decide for ourselves. However, our name is one of the few things assigned at birth that we do at least have the power to change in time. Some people are so dissatisfied with their names, that they go so far as to […] More
Like our physical appearance, family and other genetics, our names are something bestowed upon us which we have not control over. Unlike our genetic makeup, however, names are something about ourselves we are able to change. Of course, most people are perfectly happy with their names, or don’t pay much mind to them, and feel […] More
There are several antiquated traditions when it comes to marriage which many people are thankful are now largely a thing of the past. These include a groom asking permission from their bride’s father, the family of the bride being the ones expected to pay for the wedding, or even a bride feeling obligated to wear […] More
Not everyone has an easy time with names. It takes some people longer to remember names than others. Then too, if someone bears a striking resemblance, or spends the majority of their time with someone else, it can be easy enough to mistakenly call them the wrong name. This can be forgiven with a simple […] More
Remembering names is not always as easy as we want it to be. Sometimes, if we mistakenly call someone by a name similar to theirs, such as calling a “Tim” “Tom”, or vice versa, we might have trouble shaking that. Or, someone bears a more than striking resemblance to someone else that we know, we […] More
Sometimes it can feel like your parents are more excited for your baby than you are. This can be really cute, but it can also lead to a lot of conflict. Redditor loawren is pregnant and so excited for her future child. The original poster (OP) and her fiancé have already picked a name. This […] More
There is an increasing number of people who are now choosing to live childfree, whether or not they get married or in otherwise committed relationships. But there are still some people who end up having children they do not want, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. After being asked by her daughter why […] More
Redditor Top-Process4882 is an Irish person whose American sister-in-law is enamored of their heritage. When the SIL enthusiastically informed them about the name she had in mind for her baby daughter, it wasn’t the turnout she had hoped. After ensuing drama, the Redditor visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit and asked: “AITA for […] More
Naming a child can be a fairly contentious issue. Much as couples may try to deny it, it’s very rare that two parents can decide on the name of their child without a hefty back and forth. Then too, it’s not at all uncommon for parents to question if they made the right decision after […] More
Words matter. The old saying that words can’t hurt is harmfully inaccurate. Words have the power to heal or hinder, to build roads to the future or tear apart a nation. Particularly in the naming of people, words are paramount. Of course, this doesn’t mean that a name can tell you everything you need to […] More
Rules are important. Rules can instill respect, teach fairness, even help us in making new friends. What happens, though, when the rules aren’t the same for one family as another? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) nameofthegame788 when he came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some outside […] More
Sometimes we do favors for others without a second thought. That is especially true for those we know who may have been through a tough time in the past or struggling in the present. But as a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated, sometimes the favor is just too much […] More
