It’s always appreciated when family members offer to help one another. As long as they are only helping out for the sake of helping out. For when people offer help only for reciprocity, then it’s almost better if they hadn’t offered any help at all. Particularly if they aren’t up front about that to begin […] More
There is little that can be more frustrating than settling a bill after going out to eat. While some kind soul might be willing to make the evening their treat, more often than not, people need to find an economical way of dividing things. Some people have the forethought to ask their server to give […] More
The purpose of a vacation is to escape. To escape from work, or your usual humdrum life and relax, be it in a tropical setting or skiing up in the mountains. Of course, for many people vacations are almost synonymous with drinking, and behaving a bit more recklessly than they would at home. But that […] More
A good education can sadly come at a price. Some people are lucky and have parents or family members who are able to afford to pay for their tuition, allowing them to enter the world debt-free and focus on their studies without also needing to work. Others, however, need to find a way to pay […] More
Children are not always well-behaved. Sometimes, the kids do something that has consequences for people who are not the children. Like vandalism. So, what happens when your child runs amok and the damaged party comes to you for recompense but the cost is much higher than you expected? That was the question facing Redditor and […] More
When people adopt pets, they often treat them like a member of the family. Arguably, as well they should, as pets require a very high level of love and commitment. Very often, however, people who treat their pets as if they were one of their children are often looked down upon, for no other reason […] More
It’s important for divorced parents to maintain a good relationship, for the sake of the children. This doesn’t mean that they have to be the best of friends, and spend a lot of time with one another, but are willing to help each other out for the sake of their children. That being said, now […] More
While all the complications and annoyances tend to be forgotten on the big day, planning a wedding is a long and frequently stressful process. Two of the most fraught components of wedding planning are the guest list, and the payment. It’s safe to say that the bride and groom should have the final say as […] More
There’s a lot of fun to be had when traveling with friends. Even if it also comes with its share of problems, particularly when it comes to money. There’s very little which can spoil the fun of a vacation faster than arguing over bills, or who owes what for travel and lodging. Redditor radioactivemasculin found […] More
Won’t you be my neighbor? Mr. Roger’s made that such an inviting question. But it’s not inviting for everyone. Being a good neighbor can be judged by many angles. And neighborhood drama is never easy to navigate. Case in point… Redditor beaversm26 wanted to discuss her story for some feedback. So naturally she came to […] More
A couple that has diametrically opposed views on finances could take a negative toll on the relationship when compared to other couples that are on the same page regarding financial responsibility. Redditor thestatwond–a 28-year-old male who has been in a two-year relationship with his girlfriend, Becca–had no problem when he initially decided to lend her […] More
Some of us have been warned by people we love before that someone was taking advantage of us, and we cared too much about them to see it. Unfortunately, sometimes those people are the ones who are meant to be closest to us, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Downtown-Bowler-8987 was taken […] More
