Parenthood comes with a great many responsibilities: make sure the kids are fed, watered, and walked. The trouble is that sometimes the parental responsibilities slide down the family tree to the child. This was the situation for Redditor and Original Poster(OP) thesquishiestone, so she brought her concern to the “Am I The A**hole”(AITA) Subbredit for […] More
When we’re brand new parents, we tend to struggle with activities we never thought we would. After all, changing a baby’s diaper or putting a new outfit on them is much harder than one might expect! But at some point, we’re encouraged to get past these hiccups, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. […] More
I can’t believe I have to explain that, but kids and pets are not the same. Treating pets as children is not healthy or safe for them. We need to understand that sometimes you need to set boundaries and leave the four-legged babies behind. Redditor Style-Missing encountered this very issue with their brother. So they […] More
Coming out is an emotional experience for everyone involved. Sometimes family members need time to wrap their head around it since their expectations shift. Redditor valleymesa4 encountered this very issue with her mom. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. She asked: “AITA for defending myself when my […] More
Most of us feel a special inclination to take care of people who are also our family. But boundaries still have to be set, even with family. One couple struggled with this recently on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit when their nephew and his girlfriend approached, needing their help. Redditor ThrowMeAwayForGood23 was aghast when […] More
Changing your name is a tedious and tiring process. Sometimes it’s just not worth it. Having the same last name as your partner is not a litmus test for your love. So, why do people find this subject so sensitive? Redditor ThrowawayForAll1 encountered this very issue with her fiancé. So she turned to the “Am […] More
Finding out that your parents are not who you thought they were is heartbreaking. Finding out that one of them is not even your real parent is even worse. The important thing to remember is you can love someone just as much, even if they’re not biologically related. Redditor JerryTheHVCguy encountered this very issue with […] More
A new baby can be really exciting for the whole family. So, it’s up to the parents to be to decide who they tell and when. And, if they ask you not to tell anyone, don’t. Redditor airflamingo encountered this very issue with her mom. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
Lying to your doctor can cause a lot of health issues. They are medical professionals, but can’t help you if they don’t know your habits or lifestyle. This is particularly important for a baby. Redditor Apprehensive_Pop_363 encountered this very issue with his wife. So he turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for […] More
There’s a thin line between funny and cruel. Some people take pranks way too far. And, trust me, making someone cry is not funny. Just stick to the prank classics like putting someone’s hand in warm water while they sleep so they pee. Redditor ComprehensiveSpare55 encountered this very issue with her daughter. So she turned […] More
Understanding the separation between work and life can be tough. It is hard to know what information is appropriate to share inside and outside of the workplace, particularly at the beginning of a new job. But, sometimes you have to establish clear boundaries. Even if some people aren’t happy about it. Redditor frustratedmonkey13 encountered this […] More
There is no greater pain than losing a child. But, that is no excuse to harass those we love. We all deserve to be happy, while taking responsibility for our actions. Redditor babymeetingex encountered this very issue with their ex. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. They […] More
