It’s never a good feeling to learn that a family member is in a bind. When we do get this unfortunate news, our first inclination is usually to help them out. However, if the same family member repeatedly gets themselves into the same bind, we tend to be a little less sympathetic. The brother of […] More
It is important to give credit where it is due. No one individual should be recognized for an accomplishment in a team effort. Rather, every member of the team who helped make it a success should be acknowledged. Of course, when only one person did all the work, then they really should be the only […] More
Pregnancy cravings are a very common occurrence. They can vary widely from person to person. They have been tied to hormonal changes, increased nutrient needs, and heightened senses of taste and smell many pregnant people experience. A woman whose cravings have her eating the same thing every day turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
For many young people, going to university is their first real taste of freedom, independence, and responsibility. But some struggle with being in charge of their own lives. There’s no guardian there to make sure they go to class. A conscientious student turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback over refusing […] More
When living with roommates, food might get designated as belonging to one person. Especially if everyone pays for their own groceries. But what about in a family or between romantic partners? Is it still OK to label a food item as belonging to one person? Does it make a difference if the other person(s) already […] More
As they say, sharing is caring. Indeed, most people are raised with the belief that it is only polite to share things with others. But sharing is a kindness, not necessarily an obligation. After all, not everyone is entitled to all our things. Particularly things that are very valuable to us, or things we won […] More
Not everyone finds certain jokes as funny as others. Especially when the jokes in question are about us. True, sometimes we can’t help but join in and laugh when a friend pokes fun at something about us. But finding the humor in a joke made at our expense isn’t always easy. Redditor PurposeDisastrous486 enjoyed partaking […] More
Romantic or sexual relationships can take a lot of forms. Not everyone adheres to a model of monogamy between just two people. But as long as everyone in the relationship is open, honest, and consents to whatever configuration it takes, there’s no shame in polyamory or sex with other people. Issues arise when one person […] More
The teenage son of Redditor Lanky-Cake7355 had high-functioning ASD, which normally didn’t affect how he got through everyday life. However, the original poster (OP) recently came home to find that her son made a thoughtless decision, one that particularly upset her daughter. The OP felt there was only one suitable consequence to her son’s actions. […] More
“Mama Bear” instinct is real, y’all, and regardless of the situation, no one wants to see their child upset. But when unwarranted actions and words by someone – especially a trusted adult – causes a child distress, Mama Bear takes on a new form altogether… and rightfully so. A mom on Reddit was upset after […] More
