At most dining establishments, servers earn most of their income through tips. Something to consider when paying a bill. However, there are different standards when it comes to tipping throughout the world, not to mention by generation. Often leading to some shocked dining companions and disappointed servers when the time comes to settle the bill. […] More
When one is ill in the hospital, one assumes their job is safe. Imagine the shock to the system when you get home from the hospital and you learn you’re being punished at work for being on the brink of death. Sometimes it does feel like companies have an issue valuing staff. Case in point… […] More
People with dietary restrictions often have trouble going out to dinner. Even with more and more restaurants becoming more accommodating to people’s allergies and beliefs, most restaurants still don’t offer these people a wide range of choices. Sometimes they might have to settle for the one dish they can eat, while other times there might […] More
There are several complications that come with starting a relationship with someone who has children. Top of that list, is the fear that your partner’s children might not like you, and you’ll find yourself striving for their approval and their acceptance. One that often goes relatively unnoticed, however, when you question your partner’s parenting style. […] More
It’s rather sad how money can so easily cause tension in a relationship. Particularly if it’s owing to outdated gender stereotypes, when a man’s female partner makes more money than they do, leaving them to feel rather insecure. Loving one another should be the only thing that matters in a relationship, but some couples simply […] More
There are some milestones all parents simply can’t wait to witness. Seeing their children appear in their first sports match, school play or concert, seeing them graduate from high school and college, and seeing them get married. But of course, the milestone all parents look forward to first and foremost is being present for the […] More
Yes, it takes a village to raise children. It takes a continent to raise several, especially twins. And sometimes that village needs a break. Especially if parents aren’t doing their share of the raising. When these issues come to light it can cause a lot of friction. Case in point… Redditor Icy-Nefariousness720 wanted to discuss […] More
No one gives a gift expecting something in return. Though it’s not unreasonable to expect those on the receiving end of a gift to show their appreciation in some way. Nor should one feel inclined to continue offering gifts to those who don’t seem to show any sort of appreciation. Redditor NoMoreCakeTA often delighted their […] More
How others see you can play a huge role in what your day is like. But what is justified in another’s perception versus what shouldn’t matter? Redditor ceeceeiarra experienced this when she went to a small-town diner. There were some complaints about her outfit and she was kicked out. There’s a lot that happened, but […] More
It’s no secret that some families-in-law do not get along, but some of them make those tough relationships much more obvious than others. Some, you might say, can be quite hostile, as seen on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Throwawaydinner344 had always felt excluded by her mother-in-law, and her husband wasn’t exactly […] More
Parents always want to help their children out when they’re starting out in life. This could mean, lending them some money, helping them find a place to live, or even getting them a job at their own place of work. But their help can only go so far, as these children are, in fact, not […] More
Content Warning: Abusive Relationships There are certain symptoms of an abusive relationship that are easy to recognize as abuse, such as hitting. But there are other signs a person might not recognize if they haven’t been abused before, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Carmenhost675 found herself fed up with her husband controlling […] More
