“It’s the thought that counts.” The age-old saying that life isn’t about presents and material goods, but rather kind and thoughtful gestures. Even so, it’s nice to get presents. And on certain occasions, such as birthdays, certain holidays, and special occasions, presents tend to be expected. And it can be hard not to be disappointed […] More
We’ve all had a nickname that we didn’t love. More often than not, a nickname that often highlights a part of our appearance or personality that we might feel insecure over. Of course, most of us are also guilty of giving nicknames to loved ones that others might find bizarre. Even if that doesn’t stop […] More
For many people, especially those who live alone, pets can become their closest companions. Their relatively short lifespans can lead to serious heartbreak when it’s time to say goodbye. But not everyone bonds with non-humans, and not everyone will understand the level of grief a pet owner feels after saying goodbye to a beloved companion. […] More
Everyone has stressful days at work, no matter their job or profession. However, some people’s jobs are a bit more frequently stress-inducing than others. So much so that even when people head home at the end of the day, they still find themselves overcome with emotion and unable to decompress, Often met with confusion and […] More
Few would argue that the most challenging part of marriage is one’s relationship with one’s in-laws. Even if you generally have a strong relationship with them, you might find yourself overcompensating in an effort to please them, ensuring you are always in their good graces. While some people are predisposed to hating their in-laws, and […] More
We must all be cautious when sharing news with others. Not everything is common knowledge… despite what we may think. As a result, we might casually mention something in conversation that the person we’re speaking to is completely unaware of. Having unexpectedly large consequences for many people. Redditor Disastrous-Put-2095 had an incredibly intelligent teenage nephew. […] More
There are still far too many people who look down on married couples who make the conscious decision not to have children. Usually, deciding not to have children is just as noble a decision as choosing to have them. The truth is, not everyone is cut out to be a parent, and if a couple […] More
Some people promise to do a lot of things to help out, then find themselves overextended. Whose fault is that, though? The person who needed help or the person who took on too much? Who’s responsible for making sure the volunteer isn’t feeling overwhelmed? A willing wedding volunteer turned to the “Am I The A**hole” […] More
As nice as it would be, none of us are born with an inherent understanding of financial management and financial responsibility, but some people grasp these concepts much better than others. Regretfully, poor financial choices can hurt relationships, even other people’s relationships with each other when they try to help someone out, cringed the users […] More
When the children on the paternal side of my family were born, my Father’s Mother would come to stay with each of her daughters or daughters-in-law for the time just before birth and a month after—or longer if needed. Grandma Sally helped out with the newborn baby, household chores, and caring for any older children. […] More
At least in the United States, when Baby Boomers were getting married, before their wedding, at least two parties occurred. Led by the Best Man, a groom’s friends would throw him a bachelor party at a local bar, in someone’s basement, or at a hotel. It was a last debauched hurrah before his wedding and […] More
Infidelity affects more than just the people directly involved. There are friends and family that feel the repercussions after the cheating is exposed. And it almost always gets exposed. A husband caught up in his sister-in-law’s drama turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Jazzlike-Practice926 asked: “AITA for telling my wife […] More
