We all want to make a good impression with the parents of friends. Sometimes, we go to great lengths to ensure they like us. In extreme cases, these friends might give us advice, if not orders, regarding what to do to make sure we are on their parents’ good side. The severity of these situations […] More
Our first college roommate is truly luck of the draw. For all we know, it might be someone who will remain our greatest friend for the rest of our lives. More often, it might be someone we can’t wait to say goodbye to at the end of the year. In some cases, a roommate situation […] More
Having differing religious beliefs can take a toll on personal relationships. Not everybody appreciates a little humor at the expense of their faith. And that’s ok. But when people begin to police the opinions and clothing of others because of said faith… that can become a problem. Redditor Tashab7676 wanted to discuss her experience and […] More
Alcohol has been part of human culture for at least 10,000 years. The discovery of late Stone Age jugs indicates intentionally fermented beverages existed at least as early as the Neolithic period. Perhaps because of the time and care required to brew, alcohol was tied almost exclusively to ceremony and celebration for millennia. As the […] More
Does the personal truth of an artist matter when consuming their art? When buying an artistic work (in any form), people send profits to a specific person. That person may have different world views than you. So, does one overlook personal belief or just accept the art itself? Redditor ChuckItInTheRubbish wanted to discuss their experience […] More
Home decor can be a very personal process for many people. It’s lovely when loved ones have good intentions and want to help decorate. But sometimes, there can be a lot of overstepping. This situation can lead to a lot of chaos. Redditor WeHateIceland wanted to discuss his experience and get feedback, so he naturally […] More
At one time, church weddings were the privilege of the rich or royal. Most other people were married at the bride’s or groom’s family home. Church weddings evolved from simple blessings at home or at church entrances to becoming formalized sacraments. The Catholic Church established marriage as a sacrament in the 12th century, but it […] More
People leave religion for a variety of reasons. Sometimes that reason includes trauma. A woman—who suffered childhood trauma due to a strict religious background—turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Cheeseslicer93 asked: “AITA for refusing to go to my husband’s church even once?” The original poster (OP) explained: “I (29, female) […] More
Divorce is further complicated when there are children involved. After all, a parent still wants what is best for their children despite the dissolution of marriage. One man who identifies as an atheist noticed a significant change in appearance from his kids, whom he shares custody with his ex-wife. When he later learned the truth […] More
Modesty is a term open to a wide variety of interpretations. For some people it means just the “naughty bits” are covered, whereas others want every inch of skin obscured. But most modesty concerns are gender biased against women. Areas commonly exposed on men—legs, arms, shoulders, collarbones, abdominals—are considered immodest for a woman. A woman […] More
Everyone is welcome to have their own opinions, their own interest, and their own religion, and we should understand that we won’t have everything in common even with our closest of close loved ones. But some people refuse to accept that someone might not share their beliefs, especially when it comes to religion, cringed the “Am […] More
One thing we can all agree on about religion is that most people don’t agree about religion. While numerous religions exist, there exist even more ways in which people practice religion… or don’t. And many times, children raised in a religious household go on to find their own ways to implement their religious beliefs in […] More
