Wearing all black for funerals in the United States is no longer a hard and fast rule. In most cases, just muted colors and clothing are de rigueur. But what about hair color or jewelry? A college student turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback about their appearance and their great […] More
It’s always exciting when a new baby is welcomed into a family. Of course, the baby’s arrival also comes with a fair share of stress and anxiety. Not only sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and endless crying, but also friends and family members chiming in with unwanted parenting advice. Sometimes including unwanted opinions or suggestions regarding […] More
“There’s a time and a place for everything…” An age-old saying with countless meanings. A saying that could even apply to telling the truth. While honesty is certainly always the best policy, sometimes we can’t help but wonder if the truth can wait. Sharing the truth at certain times has the potential to do more […] More
Attention is a tricky thing. Some people dread attention, and do everything they can to stay out of the spotlight. While some people crave attention and go out of their way to be the center of everything. Regardless of where anyone stands, everyone deserves and needs a little attention here and there. Even if not […] More
No one wants to even think about their parents passing away. Sadly, the older we get, the more it becomes a reality, forcing us to come to terms with the aftermath of their passing. Including their will. While the division of assets and property is more often than not fairly uneventful, it can sometimes be […] More
“Because you’re family” gets overused to overlook or excuse a multitude of sins. But clear boundaries are good for all relationships, family or not. A woman struggling to maintain boundaries she set a decade ago turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Phantominthewoods asked: “AITA for not allowing my dad and […] More
Breastfeeding and weaning are topics that, for some reason, people feel like they can comment on with unsolicited, unwanted, often unqualified opinions. Parents are criticized if they don’t breastfeed or if they do breastfeed. They’re criticized if they breastfeed too long or not long enough. What these critics often overlook or ignore is that babies […] More
According to Psychology Today, parentification is when a child is forced to take on adult responsibilities, becoming a caretaker for either their parents or siblings, rather than receiving care, disrupting their own normal development. The inappropriate burden can lead to misplaced guilt, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and neglect of the child’s own needs. Regardless of […] More
Some people love surprises, but for others they’re a real nightmare. An introvert turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after skipping their surprise party. Unknownlee_0x asked: “AITA for skipping my own surprise birthday party once I found out it wasn’t really for me?” The original poster (OP) explained: “I have […] More
An accusation of infidelity can end a marriage. So it shouldn’t be made lightly. A man accused of cheating by a friend of his wife turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback on a decision he’s making, posing a “Would I Be The A**Hole” (WIBTAH) question to the AITAH subReddit. Similar […] More
There’s no denying that weddings are expensive. Indeed, so much so that when their big day finally arrives, most brides and grooms need to alter their plans for their dream wedding just a little bit. In some cases, however, some soon-to-be married couples will not give up their plans for their ideal wedding. And will […] More
When someone does something truly meaningful for us, or for our family, our first instinct is usually to show our gratitude with a gift of some kind. Sometimes, we may want this gift to be something that is beyond our own means, but that can be a group effort, with several people contributing towards it. […] More
