Losing a parent is difficult for anyone. When children lose a parent, it sometimes adds an extra layer of confusion and fear. So it can make moving on more difficult. Then, when a surviving parent remarries, it can feel like a deep betrayal. That can be a very fragile situation. Redditor Dry_Butterscotch522 wanted to discuss […] More
Maternity boxes are a nice gesture some communities, doulas, midwives, or medical facilities offer to new parents. Often partially sponsored by companies that sell infant supplies, they can include things like diapers, bottles, formula, clothes, or blankets. So who could get upset about such kindness? Well… A woman who shared a social media post about […] More
Wedding photos are often considered an essential part of the whole experience. They live on forever so that the happy couple can always relive the day. But not everyone loves how they look in photos. This can be a problem when you’re part of the wedding party. Redditor Cold_Natural_3955 wanted to discuss his experience and […] More
A person knowing their worth can often lead to personal friction. People with special talents often face criticism for not doing stuff for free, especially from family. When someone’s talent is also their way of life, this can become a “taking advantage of” situation. Redditor Senior_Squirrel_9493 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback. […] More
Those who marry a widowed parent find themselves faced with certain challenges. Specifically, being accepted by their new stepchildren. It can be fairly quickly learned, however, that the key to maintaining a healthy relationship with their new stepchildren is making no effort to replace their stepchildren’s deceased parent. Those who go a step further and […] More
One should always be cautious when choosing what to post online. Even if you have regrets and take it down, you might not have taken it down fast enough to avoid someone seeing it, taking a screenshot, and spreading it around. For this reason, many people use a throwaway account or alias when posting online, […] More
After a divorce, keeping both parents present in their children’s lives takes effort. But what if a new spouse doesn’t want the ex in the picture? Or—as in this case—doesn’t want the ex to have pictures. A teen turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after a conflict with his stepmother […] More
People have strong opinions about theme weddings—especially when guests are given a dress code. But sometimes it’s not about control, it’s so all the guests will look and feel like they’re at the right event. If everyone is in casual attire, a guest in a tuxedo or gown will stick out. Some people like drawing […] More
Redditor Oliverjenkis is engaged to be married and well on her way to plan her dream wedding. However one bump keeps coming up in the road – her soon-to-be mother-in-law. The Original Poster’s (OP’s) MIL is involved (to say the least) with her son’s life. The MIL told the OP both where she would be […] More
Ah, weddings. They’re called blessed events but it seems like they’ve got more drama than a Shakespeare festival. Even the vendors hired to make the day special can get involved in the fracas. Cancelations, getting paid or not getting paid, problems with quality or quantity, not meeting the bride’s expectations… Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour has fewer […] More
There are many unspoken rules for certain events and social gatherings which have more or less become common knowledge. Always bring a bottle of wine or appetizer to a dinner party, at least reach for the bill on a first date to show you’d be comfortable paying or wearing black or dark colors to a […] More
The grieving process can be a terribly messy one, and it can take a long time to work through. That’s especially true if you don’t have supportive people around you, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Emotional_Teacher712 never felt a part of the new family their mother created when she got remarried after […] More
