We always want to help our family if we are able to do so. Most of the time, our help does not go unnoticed. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to show appreciation appropriately when people give up their time and change their plans to come to the aid of others. Some even assume that someone […] More
Back at the turn of the 20th century—around 120 years ago—home building was the norm after marriage over buying an existing home. If you look at some of those properties, they have a separate smaller home on the same plot of land. Real estate agents in the last century usually called these self-sufficient smaller houses […] More
At the moment it seems like Taylor Swift rules the world. Her record-breaking ‘Eras Tour’ has set the universe on fire. Tickets are not easy to come by. The prices are asrinomical Redditor Lower-Let9945 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
When you’re a busy person who finally finds time to unwind on a well-deserved day off, the last they want is to be apprised of a surprise obligation. That is exactly what happened to our Redditor who was looking forward to watching their favorite football team’s upcoming game that conflicted with last-minute plans. So he […] More
My Mother was always early for everything. If church began at 10am, we needed to be there at 9:30am at the latest. I’m much the same. My Sisters? Not so much. They’re more “if it begins at 10am, get there at 10am.” It’s not my preference and doesn’t give any leeway for delays, but it’s […] More
Having in-laws can either be a blessing or a curse. Ideally, we want to embrace the expansion of a family with an outside support system of people who will unconditionally love us. Unfortunately, we don’t get to choose our in-laws if they are difficult to deal with. One woman had a particular issue with her […] More
I haven’t been to many weddings in my life and only slightly more receptions. Is seven weddings—four family members’, two friends’, one boss’—a low number? It seems low compared to most of the people I know. Many of my friends did destination weddings or skipped the big ceremony for a few witnesses and a justice […] More
Some people need to be constantly reminded that the world doesn’t revolve around them. That being said, we’re all entitled to a few days where we can expect to be celebrated and/or waited on. These include momentous occasions, such as a graduation or promotion, a birthday, an anniversary and, of course, Mother’s Day and Father’s […] More
Grief can often be too much to handle. That’s why a support system is so imperative. Because grief and solitude are never a good combination. Navigating grief is messy for everyone involved. Redditor Acrobatic_Main2106 wanted to discuss her experience and get some feedback. So naturally, she came to visit the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) […] More
Wedding planning is never easy. There are always issues with destinations, food, and plus ones. The happy couple never gets to be fully happy all of the time. And family can be the root cause. Why does everybody get a say on the date? Case in point… Redditor Puzzled-Extent-8487 wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
No two people have the same relationship with their extended family. Some people are fortunate enough to live in the same town or vicinity as most of their extended family, seeing them with regularity and maintaining close relationships with them. Other families are more spread out, but though they might not see each other often, […] More
When a friend or family member wants to throw a party or celebration in your honor, it can be something of a blessing and a curse. Of course, it’s very generous for someone to take the time to celebrate you. Sometimes, however, the motives of the people throwing the party are not as generous or […] More
