We’ve all said something we regret saying at least once. Sometimes, we offend someone without even realizing we were doing so. Even though we meant absolutely no harm by it, it can still be difficult to shake the guilt. Especially if someone called us out on it. Redditor CarStatus7113 was embarrassed to make a mistake […] More
Having differing religious beliefs can take a toll on personal relationships. Not everybody appreciates a little humor at the expense of their faith. And that’s ok. But when people begin to police the opinions and clothing of others because of said faith… that can become a problem. Redditor Tashab7676 wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
People can be especially nosy at work. Sometimes, it’s just a compulsion. There may not be any malice in the intent. But oftentimes that’s not how it comes off. Redditor Careful_Candy_9320 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. They asked: “AITA […] More
The tradition of a bride taking her groom’s surname at the time of their marriage isn’t universal. Global cultures have a myriad of naming conventions. And even in countries where it was common practice, the tradition is losing popularity. A bride who chose to maintain her individual identity after marriage turned to the “Am I […] More
Ah, baby names… They’re almost as fraught with drama as weddings. Family members demanding to be a namesake. Everyone—including complete strangers—having an opinion they aren’t afraid to share. And some parents deciding to take creativity to a whole new level. A friend dealing with baby name fallout turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
Like nearly everything, someone’s tone can be easily misinterpreted or misunderstood. Sometimes, if the words we say might suggest we are paying a compliment, the tone we say those words in might lead people to think otherwise. Conversely, a lack of tone could also cause confusion regarding something put in writing. Of course, sometimes no […] More
My cooking style is generally of the “season as preferred” variety. This means salt, pepper and maybe some spice blends are available when food is served. Part of the reason is my families love of and my aversion of spicy foods. While I love sour and salty. As the primary cook, rather than season everything […] More
They say opposites attract, and more often than not, it’s true. While they have one fundamental thing in common—their love for each other—their tastes in movies, food, and clothes, not to mention their political views, might be polar opposites. Most couples have no problem allowing each other to enjoy their preferred hobbies and interests independently. […] More
As long as children are kept healthy, protected, and loved, there is arguably no right or wrong way to parent. Regardless, some parents frequently find themselves dumbfounded when the parenting styles of others veer even the slightest bit from their own. While most will merely raise an eyebrow, and mock or bemoan to others what […] More
No two people share the same sense of humor. Even so, there are still far too many people who use “it was only a joke” as an excuse. Almost always after they make a joke that was at the expense of someone else. As even if it was “only a joke,” that still doesn’t mean […] More
When it comes to naming children, some parents see it as an exercise in creativity. Be it unusual spellings of common names or the use of words not typically used as names—like Apple or North—some children have names that will never make it onto the list of most popular names. A sibling turned turned to […] More
The prospect of seeing a doctor can weigh very differently on different people. Most people don’t give it a second thought when going for a routine check-up, and in an emergent situation, they will rush to an emergency room, knowing they will be in good hands. That being said, when some people are told they […] More
