A family member’s true colors can show amid high emotions in times of grief. One Redditor went through a tough time being the sole caretaker of their mother due to a sibling whose spouse was resistant to lending a helping hand. Upon the mother’s death, the relationship between siblings became more strained which led the […] More
The arrival of a baby is a blessing and a monumental event that extended family members would want to be a part of. One Redditor is thrilled for their brother and sister-in-law (SIL) who are expecting their first child in the coming months. However, that excitement was eclipsed by a developing expectation concerning out-of-town family […] More
William Shakespeare probably had no idea that his famous Romeo and Juliet line, “What’s in a name?” would be so ubiquitous or so highly debated. Redditor Antique_Ad5524’s recent actions show her vehement disagreement with Juliet’s speech. For the Original Poster (OP), a rose by any other name would not smell as sweet, but in the OP’s case the […] More
Redditor Worldly-Cupcake4 recently planned a snorkeling trip for her family of four as well as her brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and nephew. If planning the entire trip wasn’t enough, the Original Poster (OP) is also 5 months pregnant! Due to her pregnancy, the OP learned on the trip that her SIL expected her to stay on the […] More
TW: Miscarriage Pregnancy is a precarious time, especially in the early weeks. Miscarrying is often top-of-mind for expectant mothers, especially with 80% of miscarriages occurring before 12 weeks, according to the March of Dimes. Redditor Slight-Ad8638’s sister-in-law has tragically had multiple miscarriages in the past, largely due to having a form of PCOS. Recently the […] More
Redditor saidwhatisai has endured endless negative and demeaning comments from her sister-in-law regarding her husband. The Original Poster (OP) recently decided she had had enough of her SIL’s antics and snapped back. But was her clap back too harsh? This is the question that drove the OP to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). She […] More
Having family watch children is not always a simple endeavor. Redditor anonymouspersom383 recently experienced a unique challenge when her sister-in-law was babysitting. The Original Poster (OP) had understandably heightened emotions after this particular incident, ultimately leading to behavior that landed her on subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA). She asked: “AITA for kicking out my […] More
*TW: miscarriage* Babies coming into this world are cause for much celebration. However for some who struggle with fertility, seeing other people have babies can be complicated and bittersweet. Redditor Exotic-Suspect-411 experienced a miscarriage that caused her a great deal of emotional pain. Now, the Original Poster’s (OP’s) brother and his wife are expecting a […] More
Redditor Secure_Profile_2864 recently got married. The Original Poster (OP) and their husband had a substantial amount of leftover food, even after offering their guests to-go boxes. However, the OP later learned that their leftovers were raided by their new sister-in-law without permission. This drove the OP to subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) where they […] More
Keeping a name in the family is a special honor for loved ones since passed. Redditor DesignerAnimal613 intentionally named her son after her grandfather by giving her baby boy her grandfather’s name as his middle name. But apparently the Original Poster (OP) wasn’t the only one with this idea. The OP’s sister-in-law just found out […] More
Proper communication can solve so many problems. Meeting up on time, picking the right decorations, and a thousand other things can be solved just by talking properly and communicating what you need and want. It’s a wonder that more people don’t express themselves with clarity. However… That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster […] More
There are many unspoken rules for certain events and social gatherings which have more or less become common knowledge. Always bring a bottle of wine or appetizer to a dinner party, at least reach for the bill on a first date to show you’d be comfortable paying or wearing black or dark colors to a […] More
