Many people love to be asked to be a part of other people’s weddings. To be in the immediate circle and share in the behind-the-scenes can be a fantastic experience. Then, sometimes, that request seems like a burden. Not everyone in the circle is feeling the love. Redditor Horror_Library_9244 wanted to discuss his experience and […] More
Dealing with health issues is never easy. Even when insurance is covering everything and it’s not a crisis, there is still so much stress involved. A lot of the stress has to do with losing money. And it can cost time at work to make money. So sometimes people have harsh reactions to it all. […] More
No matter how big or small… surgery is surgery. And people will always need help during recovery. When a person is in a committed long-term relationship, it’s often assumed that one then has built-in help for these situations. But not every partner is capable of coming through. This realization can stir up a lot of […] More
The process of childbirth can be a harrowing experience for everyone involved. There is so much going on at once. Who knows what to do? Well, hopefully, the medical staff knows. But a partner watching their significant other give birth is often flying blind. So, most of the time, they go with their gut. That […] More
Helping out at home is normally a welcome gesture. Somebody cleans this. Another person does that. It’s all a give-and-take situation. But sometimes certain family members feel too much is on the take. That can cause some friction. Case in point… Redditor Legitimate-Claim-102 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. So naturally, he […] More
Childhood trauma haunts almost every living soul. There is so much that is left unexamined for far too long. Family secrets and pain are often never discussed. That can lead to some very deep internal wounds in adulthood. And that pain boils over in ways that change relationships forever. Case in point… Redditor Old-Direction2968 wanted […] More
Not all things that kids do are seen as cute and adorable. Sometimes children cause major damage. This can be a huge problem during group gatherings. Not all of the family is going to look the other way when little Sally makes a boo-boo. Case in point… Redditor Good-Expert6199 wanted to discuss their experience and […] More
Having a baby is an incredible event in life. It’s also a painful, sometimes violent experience. Actually birthing a baby is an enormous undertaking. There is blood, and flesh and tears. It’s a whole scene. In the midst of the process, moms may say a thing to two that is… off-color. Not everybody will appreciate […] More
Once relationships start heading into the milestone area, it should be safe to say things are getting mildly serious. Things may start to get left at one another’s homes. A spare toothbrush may pop up in the bathroom. Perfumes and colognes may linger in the air. And each partner may be expected to stock up […] More
Parents can be a bit overprotective. It’s not a crime. When a parent sends their child off into the world, and they can’t be nearby, they are depending on a lot of blind faith. A lot of that faith falls onto the teachers and school staff. And those adults have to make a lot of […] More
*The following article contains discussion of suicide/self-harm and eating disorders. Money is a hot-button issue for a lot of families. Don’t spend on that. Spend more on this. Be frugal. Don’t be wasteful. The financial chatter is endless. But sometimes, how the money is being prioritized can be more emotional than expected. Not everyone needs […] More
Giving birth is one of the most strenuous things that can happen to a body. The body is in physical and emotional turmoil. And healing can often take more time than originally planned. So most people would jump at the chance to have more recovery. But not everybody agrees that time is necesary. Case in […] More
