No two people have the same relationship with dogs. Even though dogs are commonly known as “man’s best friend”, some people’s feelings towards dogs are anything but friendly. While some find dogs comforting, adorable and loyal, others might be allergic to or scared of dogs. Thus, they tend to avoid being around dogs whenever possible. […] More
The fear of very common or necessary things in life can lead to a whole host of problems. How do you handle being afraid of someone you need to see regularly, like the dentist? Redditor Rycax’s wife has this exact problem. The original poster (OP) doesn’t think his wife handled the situation in the best […] More
When you really love animals, it can be difficult to understand that for some people, animals are their greatest fear. And when it comes to pets, people often think that their special animal will be the one to cure others of their fears if they just give the pet a chance. A woman on Reddit […] More
The way we dress is seen as a reflection of who we are. Our clothes speak for us before we ever open our mouth. What happens, though, when the clothing we choose rubs some people the wrong way? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Any-Contribution-188 when she came to the “Am […] More
Change is inevitable in relationships, let alone life itself. The question is how much are you willing to change to please someone else? When hatedogs on Reddit butted heads with his girlfriend over his fear of dogs, he drew a hard line in the relationship and it’s causing issues. Because of this, the original poster […] More
For people with diabetes, the ability to monitor their blood sugar levels could literally be the difference between life and death. But are there ever instances where it’s necessary to alter that routine in order to appease someone else? Diabetic Redditor independentask42 recently had an issue with a squeamish coworker, so he turned to the […] More
Phobias by definition are irrational. Although these feelings are legitimate, it can leave the person in difficult positions when faced with what triggers their fear. Friends and family are often supportive however, this looks different in every situation. 22-year-old Redditor Old_Ad1998 recently turned to the subReddit “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) to see if he […] More
If you had trauma and were afraid of something you would expect your partner to support you right? Well, for one couple the strain of a partner’s fear of driving caused serious conflict. Trying to see if they were overly harsh in how they established boundaries led Redditor ywisjoe to turned to the “Am I […] More
Balancing family with a romantic partner isn’t always easy. Everyone has their unique quirks, personality differences, and fears. One Reddit user was seeking relationship advice after family members mistreated his girlfriend in an extreme way. The Original Poster (OP), Reddit user tttttthhhhrowaaway, wrote: “My sisters locked my girlfriend in a room with my cat and now […] More
Supposedly, facing your fears is a way to get over them. But even professional therapists recommend doing so gradually and with the help of a therapist. But that notion didn’t apply to Redditor throwaway1378938 and her friends. When they forced something on her and she rejected their gesture, they became furious. She went on the […] More
