Every family is unique and has its own history of traditions and practices. But some of those family traditions are bullying tactics more than anything else, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. But Redditor user119975444 didn’t think so, even as he looked at his wife, who was upset that her baking had been rejected […] More
Everyone believes they know how their partner feels about them and values them. But sometimes they get proven wrong when they’re seen around new people together, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Sadie3586478 was shocked when her husband tried to make himself look good by demeaning her at a work dinner with […] More
There are annoyances in any relationship, and then there are absolute dealbreakers. But in some cases, a partner’s family might harbor some dealbreaker energy of its own. Sometimes when someone leaves after marrying into the family, it speaks volumes, as pointed out in the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor NeighborhoodJazz57 was starting to […] More
Accomplishment is such a specific word. An accomplishment might be reading a full sentence or completing your thesis. the subjectivity of what qualifies as one of your proudest moments can vary greatly from one person to the next. So, what happens when your greatest moment doesn’t reflect what someone else thinks it should? That was […] More
Let’s talk about justifications. So, we all make decisions that we know aren’t great decisions. Tacos after midnight or dating a drummer (I’m kidding…) or any of a thousand other bad choices that we convince ourselves to make. So, what happens when you’ve thoroughly convinced yourself that your course of action is right and good, […] More
It’s never attractive to gloat, There is nothing necessarily wrong with being happy with your life, including your job, your friends or just your overall situation. Nor is there necessarily anything wrong with trying to impress other people. But when you spend an endless amount of time talking to other people about yourself, it will […] More
Comedy is hard. Finding the right setup, making sure the humor is appropriate for the target audience, and getting the timing right. Comedy is a ton of work. Of course, sometimes the joke falls flat anyway and you’re left with an angry guest or a silent room. So, what happens when someone tries a joke, […] More
People really need to learn how to read a room when telling what they think is a joke. Not everything is funny “just because.” A lot of people’s feelings have been taken advantage of due to a lack of tact, just for a laugh. And this can cause major trauma. Case in point… Redditor mango-galaxy […] More
When does a carnival ride become more than just a simple action of fun? It’s when adults decide who can and cannot ride by parameters that seem obtuse. Being a certain height to ride makes sense. But a certain gender? That’s an a new decision to discuss. Case in point… Redditor vchaz wanted to discuss […] More
The perspective people have of you can be influenced by many things, including society and the things you do. But at what point is it not your fault how people see what you’re doing? When Redditor AlNuevoMundo took it on himself to watch his co-worker’s daughter, she thought it was creepy and called him out […] More
When a friend or acquaintance is pestering you, clearly trying to goad you on and provoke you, the temptation to goad them right back is hard to resist. But deep down, we all know the right thing is to turn the other cheek, and not sink to their level, no matter how difficult. But when […] More
Stigma isn’t always about the obvious problems facing our society. It could be argued that the most insidious stigmas are those that are so common as to be invisible. Comedians are always “on” or people in glasses are awkward. These seemingly trivial stereotypes still affect our perceptions of the world around us and can impact […] More
