Being asked to be part of someone’s wedding is a huge honor and responsibility. If it goes well, it’s the memory of a lifetime. Redditor LoquatAbject9192 unfortunately had to drop out of her best friend’s wedding. But when the original poster (OP) told the bride she wouldn’t be there for the big day, it caused […] More
Every healthy relationship requires mutual caring to remain happy and successful. This includes reciprocated emotions, but also shared responsibilities, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. But Redditor throwawaydrivingl7 wasn’t ready to accept that when his birthday came around. Instead of listening when he received a gift that hinted at something his girlfriend needed from […] More
Responsibilities just never stop. Whether it’s paying bills or taking out the trash, the small responsibilities of life just keep coming. So, what happens when the person you’re relying on to maintain those responsibilities in your absence is unable to do so? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) aitathrowawffee when he […] More
Children can be a heavy responsibility. Sometimes, it seems, this is more literal than one would think. Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Icywintersun found herself on the wrong side of her family when she decided to place that responsibility down on the closest sturdy surface. So, eager for an outside opinion, she turned to the […] More
Responsibility. The word conjures images of chores, homework, car payments or mortgage rates. Of course, the question is who assigns those obligations? What if you don’t want them? This was precisely the predicament that brought Redditor and Original Poster (OP) ThrowawayDaughter077 to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for guidance. In a now-deleted post, […] More
Figuring out where you and your partner stand on important issues is essential to making a relationship work. Things like politics, religion, and especially children are all possible sore subjects. Redditor aita-frazzledfiance thought he and his fiancée were on the same page, until the unimaginable happened. The original poster (OP) and his partner had different […] More
College is a big investment. Two to Four years of tests, books, essays, and everything else is a tremendous amount to commit to, and that’s even before the costs get involved. What happens, though, when the college commitment falters and you’re the one left holding the bag? This was the question which brought Redditor and […] More
There has been a lot said lately about obligation. What are the responsibilities we have to each other? To society? These are, of course, giant questions with complex answers. What happens if the situation is much more specific? Where do our responsibilities lie when dealing with much more personal matters? This was the situation facing […] More
One of the hard truths of parenting is knowing that child care may not always be readily available. Not only did many child care locations close down or seriously limit their traffic during the pandemic, but some friends and family are simply less available, or willing, to provide care. One brother found that out recently […] More
In many cultures, the word “Family” may as well be synonymous with “Responsibility”. You have a duty to be of service to your elders. What happens, though, when you feel that what’s being asked of you is beyond your abilities? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Street-Patience-3814 when she came to […] More
It’s understandable that one would want to help your family when they need it. But not everyone is qualified to assist at a level that some people need. Redditor UnspeakableActions was asked to help his family, but the original poster (OP) didn’t think that he was the best choice. OP declined due to the relationship […] More
Blood is thicker than water, as the saying goes. But is blood thicker than anxiety? A Redditor and Original Poster (OP) brought such a family issue to the “Am I the A**hole”(AITA) subReddit for their judgment. She asked: “AITA for refusing to babysit my sister’s kids” She began with the good stuff. “I (20-Female) have […] More
