No matter how hard some may try, our emotions are the one universal thing that no one has control over. Particularly when grief comes into play. As grief has a way of affecting our day to day life in ways we might never expect. Often having a deep impact on our relationships, for better or […] More
The term baby-trap refers to a “situation where one partner in a relationship intentionally gets pregnant (or causes their partner to get pregnant) without the other’s full consent or knowledge, usually to secure the relationship, prevent a breakup, or gain control.” Originally stemming from the men’s rights and alpha male online communities, directed solely as […] More
Many families will help each other out when a member falls on hard times, financially or emotionally. But clear boundaries in these situations are important to keep a helping hand from becoming the cause of family strife. A brother turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback after his sister led to […] More
Many people eagerly anticipate going on vacation with their family. However, when the big trip finally arrives, it sometimes doesn’t take long for the excitement to die down considerably. As it often isn’t until the trip has already begun that we discover that not every member of our family shares the same idea of what […] More
Being a caretaker can be very rewarding, but there are rules, regulations, and even laws to keep it from being financially rewarding. The elderly and terminally ill are in a vulnerable state, and there have been too many incidences of opportunistic caretakers emptying bank accounts, manipulating their clients to gift them valuable possessions or property, […] More
All parents make an effort to lead by example with their children. However, it’s sometimes the things they don’t realize their children have witnessed that their children take after more than anything. Saying or doing something that has the potential to get them in a lot of trouble. Or give them some unfortunate ideas. Redditor […] More
Co-parenting is a fairly new social term. A lot of it stems from changes in family dynamics and gender roles. Whereas at one time mothers always got full custody and fathers mostly got weekend visitation, more and more parents are sharing custody equally. But even when visitation was an occasional weekend for a few hours, […] More
When adult children move back home, it can get very crowded. Especially if they bring children with them. Who should make sacrifices to accommodate the new residents? The parent of the children? Or anyone living in the home. A younger sister turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback when her older […] More
Child custody arrangements may be made at the time of a final divorce decree, but they can be altered or amended as circumstances change. But if the agreement already covers certain contingencies, is a parent obligated to amend a custody arrangement to make another adult happy? A father struggling with the right thing to do […] More
Some people can’t wait to have children. They dream of it, sometimes even from the time of their own childhood. While others have no desire to ever have children. Now with changes in societal expectations and access to reproductive healthcare, people who never wanted kids aren’t forced to have them. Unless they live in a […] 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
When it comes to dealing with in-laws, everyone has a different tolerance level if they’re unfortunate to have problematic family members. One mom was at her wits end with her mother-in-law (MIL) and a recent interaction brought things to a boiling point. So she visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgment […] More
