Secrets are tricky things. The more you try to keep it quiet, the faster it seems to spread. But, does the reasoning behind the silence make the secret more acceptable? This was the problem facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) Relevant_Ad_3449 when they came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for some advice. […] More
We’ve all heard the classic anecdote about the child hearing different versions of permission from each parent. But a recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit brought that to a whole new level. The Original Poster (OP), who has since deleted their account on the site, shared the dramatic details right in […] More
Not every job is a dream job. Sometimes we just need to find something that works in the short term and pays the bills. And while it all works out, it’s not necessarily a source of pride. One recent post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, however, brought that discomfort to a whole […] More
For many parents, the idea of telling their child they are neurodivergent might seem like horrible news. But if that child has been struggling to fit in, that diagnosis can be the key to unlock the puzzle of their lives. Their behaviors or reactions labeled as strange suddenly make sense. And they’re no longer alone […] More
Most grandparents love to spoil their grandkids, but that largess can easily stir up drama when parents start feeling like grandma and grandpa are going overboard. That’s the situation a mom on Reddit found herself in when her mother bought her daughter an expensive gift and made the daughter swear not to tell her mom. […] More
The importance of birthdays is something that feels unquestioned in the United States. Why wouldn’t you celebrate the day you came into being? Not everyone gets that luxury, however. Redditor SunTime2 is in a bind over her situation, and asks if she was wrong for celebrating hers. The original poster’s (OP) situation is a little […] More
The loss of a parent can be especially devastating for a young teenager, and their grief can be further complicated with the introduction of a step-parent. Redditor No-Preference-4384 is a 15-year-old girl who admitted she hated her stepmother. When she discovered something objectionable about her father’s new wife, the teen responded in a way that […] More
You can’t control who you’re attracted to. But what you do about it is a choice. A wife and mother questioned what to do about a family friend after he made some choices about the object of his affection: her husband. Redditor ThrowRAhubbysprob posted: “I don’t know how to feel about my husband’s best friend […] More
We all have different interests. That also includes what we like in our relationships and, well, in the bedroom. Or perhaps in the bathroom? Whatever, or wherever, our interests lie, it’s important to be clear about our likes, our dislikes, and our boundaries in our relationships. Even if they come up mid-relationship. One woman explained […] More
There are certain discussions that might be worth having before tying the knot with someone you love. Although the ultimate decision on whether to share anything major lies with the person with the secrets. But nondisclosure is a huge risk as one gentleman learned. Redditor AshamedProject is a husband who went the don’t tell route. […] More
A 23-year-old man found out his also 23-year-old best friend was closer to his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend than he thought. Unsure what to do, he turned to the Relationship Advice subReddit for help. Redditor ThrowRA8653568 posted: “Just found out my best friend (23M) has been secretly dating my ex (24F) for months.” The Original Poster (OP) […] More
Some secrets are too big to last forever, especially when you think the secret-keeper is in the wrong. Redditor “Possible-Natural” shared on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit how he accidentally revealed that his big brother had a child with another woman. The Redditor asked the thread: “AITA for Exposing My Brother’s Secret Child?” […] More
