Some people appear to be able to do anything. Particularly when it comes to a work life balance. These people appear to be able to give 100% at work, at home, and socially, as if it were no trouble at all. Most others, however, openly admit to not being able to compartmentalize This means, that […] More
New parents face a lot of challenges. The whole nature of the game you’ve been playing up to this point has changed. The rules have all shifted so that you are no longer the focus of your life and this new entirely helpless being is totally dependant on you for everything. It can be a […] More
Family gatherings can be a joyous celebration of the bonds that we’ve forged over the course of our lives. We come together and talk and share and reconnect with people we haven’t seen in too long. What happens, though, when you find yourself excluded from the gathering entirely? That was the issue facing Redditor and […] More
Before giving birth to her son, Redditor CrazyCatLady090904–a 28-year-old woman–and her 34-year-old husband used to split their household chores fairly. Things changed significantly while she was on maternity leave, and during this phase, they made a deal about their chores once she resumed working. After things did not go as planned, she visited the “Am […] More
A division of labor in your household might look different to different people. One spouse might do all of a task, while in another household, the responsibility is split between the two people. But what happens when you don’t feel like the other spouse is doing their part equally? Redditor frank_the_bean is enduring that exact […] More
Being in a long term relationship means making compromises and doing favors you may not want to do every now and again. It can be especially cumbersome when you’re a parent, because there you sort of have to do everything no questions asked, until they’re 18 at least. The best way to navigate these situations […] More
Parenting is far from an easy job, and it can be tempting to be the fun parent rather than the one who teaches their kid vital responsibilities. But there can be serious consequences when a parent chooses the fun option, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Velvet-Unicorn2416 was already fed up with their […] More
There’s little that parents hate more than when their children get up to mischief behind their backs. And things get particularly tense when children get caught red handed, not banking on the fact their parents might be home earlier than expected. Something along those lines happened to Redditor AITAHomeAlone, though it wasn’t one of her […] More
Having a baby will forever change your life. And no matter how much one thinks they’ve prepared themself for bringing their little bundle of joy into the world, there are new obstacles in parenting to discover every day. Particularly for Redditor and stay-at-home mother Adjust-Ad3654, who slowly began to realize that she wasn’t exactly in […] More
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
