Having a houseguest is always something of a mixed blessing. Even if it’s someone you were excited to have staying with you, you still need to share more of your space than you’re normally used to. Not to mention adjusting to their everyday, household habits that might be different from yours. Houseguests can be especially […] More
Being asked to be a bridesmaid is often met with an equal amount of excitement and weariness. Many are excited and humbled by the offer, having the chance to stand alongside one of their closest friends or family members as they celebrate this important milestone in their life. Others, however, don’t look forward to the […] More
Stealing other people’s food is a big no-no. If a person is hungry, it’s ok to ask for a piece or a little cash to get by. But outright taking someone’s food is frustrating. It’s especially problematic in the workplace. Redditor bigproman wanted to discuss his experience and get feedback, so he naturally joined the […] More
A wedding guest list can be a catalyst for major life drama. It’s never intended to be, but often it leaves more hurt feelings than joyous ones. A lot of people are saddened when they learn that they are NOT on the RSVP list. Now a lot of people make assumptions and that is understandable. […] More
Who gets let off the wedding guest list can be a controversial topic. This decision can have lifelong repercussions for close relationships. Family and friend dynamics can be altered forever. So that’s why it’s good to think long and hard about ‘why’ someone would be left out. Is it worth the stress? Redditor DehydratedDolphin wanted […] More
Parenting post-divorce can be a minefield of issues. It’s especially problematic when the divorcing parties don’t always see eye to eye. That of course leads to drama with the kids. And kids don’t often take well to being stuck in the middle. But sometimes, it’s inevitable. Redditor tree_goddess wanted to discuss their experience and get […] More
When it comes to naming their first child, many couples tend to first look for a name that has a nice flow with whatever the baby’s last name will be. Other’s simply want a name that is unique, and will stand out from the other children from school. Many, however, want their children’s names to […] More
We’ve all done something behind someone’s back once or twice in our lives. Even if the nature of doing so isn’t always duplicitous or spiteful, we do so in the hopes that someone, or sometimes many people don’t catch wind of what we’re doing. As a result, when these people find out through a third […] More
Deciding when someone is or isn’t part of the family should be mutually understood in a relationship to avoid conflict. For some people it’s pretty straightforward—birth, adoption or marriage are the only acceptable ways to join their clan. Others cite longevity of the relationship as the deciding factor on who’s in and who’s out. While […] More
We’d like to think that we won’t let important days, such as birthdays or anniversaries, slip by. Sometimes though, try as we might, we manage to forget, inadvertently hurting the feelings of some of our nearest and dearest. Sometimes, this all is easily forgiven with a belated message of love. Other times, though, it might […] More
The passing down of secret family recipes is an intimate experience. It can be a generational tradition that many take quite seriously. Others may be a little less formal about it. However, certain people are chosen for certain reasons. And those reasons may never be revealed. And that can rub a lot of other family […] More
Relationships are hard. It is difficult to navigate multiple people’s moods, needs, and wants simultaneously. Redditor frog_grlz can attest to that. She recently got into a fight with her boyfriend and posted on subReddit “Am I The A**hole?” (AITA) and asked: “AITA for screwing up my boyfriends interview by not doing his laundry on purpose?” […] More
