All soon-to-be step-parents want to make a good impression on their new family. This could mean making certain adjustments to their lifestyle, in an effort to ensure that they will be welcomed into the family by their step-children. This could mean eating foods they don’t normally love or trying out hobbies that hadn’t previously interested […] More
It is more important that you help someone or how you help them? Should you scold someone for offering an option that someone doesn’t want, or give kudos for offering to help at all? Redditor Sonodemaisbicho has a tumultuous relationship with her parents. The original poster (OP) has done well for herself, and tried to […] More
One always wants to go into a blind date with an open mind. After all, who knows, the evening you’ve been dreading for weeks might end in your meeting the love of your life. Of course, there’s also every possibility that your blind date might have one of your unequivocal deal breakers for a relationship. […] More
We all love our pets. And though pets bring joy and comfort to all who own them, there are some who give their pets far more love than others. Some would go so far as to consider their pets proper members of their family. The wife of Redditor aitacatnomothersday felt that she was just as […] More
We all know that appearances can be deceiving. This doesn’t just apply to people though, the visual representation of a thing seldom tells us much of anything about the thing itself. Whether it’s an old rusted car that drives like a dream or a shiny computer that won’t even boot up, the outside has little […] More
Hosting a longterm guest can wreak havoc on our routines. But for animals, who often rely on consistency for so much of their physical and emotional well-being, a new human can be a huge disruption. One Redditor found herself doing damage control when a recent guest stayed for the holidays. They shared their story in […] More
Having a housemate can be fun, but there are certain exceptions, like when two people can’t agree with how people will live in the house. That might even include interactions with pets, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor cherrimushroom was shocked when her housemate started demanding that she interact with her own […] More
A neighbor’s pet can be cute, and an occasional visit from one that has briefly wandered into your territory can bring a smile to your face. But for Redditor catsinhouse, one adventurous feline that has been making repeated visits onto their property has overstayed its welcome. So they took matters into their own hands. But […] More
When people with pets get married, their furry friends are forced to come along for the ride. And that means two animals being expected to get along out of the blue. In a post on the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit, one Redditor illustrated the struggles involved with that. The Original Poster (OP), known […] More
ThrowRAgamemyname is a 26-year-old male who recently experienced a tragic loss in the family. His girlfriend of two years provided emotional support by accompanying him to the funeral. However, her way of verbalizing her condolences later backfired, causing the Redditor to react in a way that negatively impacted their relationship. He visited the “Am I […] More
Any respectable pet owner will tell you that their pets, that all animals, deserve respect. This includes paying attention to them to see when they’re comfortable or over-stimulated. And obviously, they should not treat them like a toy, but rather a living, breathing animal with feelings. This last point should be as obvious as any other, […] More
Everyone views parenting differently—how they parent, how they think others could parent better and even what qualifies as parenting. For one woman on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit, she was more of a “furry kid” parent than a “human kid” parent. Redditor CastielAOTL was not afraid to share her love for her pets, either. […] More
