We all know at least one person who loves to be the center of attention. That person who does better than everyone else, the person who has it harder than everyone else, the one who is suddenly best friends with the person who passed away… But one person took attention-seeking to a whole other level […] More
When a step-parent enters your life, it can be strange as to what’s expected both of the new parent and the child. Some may see the parent as a replacement, wanted or unwanted, and others may see them as a separate role entirely. Redditor Noorile is in tension with her stepfather over her choice of […] More
The transition into adulthood, the claiming of your own space, and the speaking of your own feelings is a hard time. Thousands of questions swirl inside you; is this far enough? Too far? Do I really feel this way? These questions are hard to answer for many of us and sometimes, we just need an […] More
Pranks are fun and often hilarious—at least when everyone is in on the joke or can laugh about it together. Pranks turn into bullying though when the intent is to hurt the other person. When their mom and step-father took what they called a “prank” on her brother way too far, one young woman was […] More
Parenting is full of difficult decisions, and one of the most argued has to be the effectiveness of cosleeping. But it seems the age of the children also should be discussed, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor aitathrowawaysleep found himself in a tough spot when he tried to set boundaries in […] More
Weddings can stir up a lot of feelings. Especially for those who have lost a family member. But, people should understand that weddings are about those getting married and the rest of us should just be happy to be there. Redditor Melodic-Fan-1184 encountered this very issue with her dad and grandpa. So she turned to […] More
Walking down the aisle on your wedding day is a special, traditionally, once in a lifetime moment. The idea of walking your children down the aisle can be a moment parents dream of. When tragedy strikes a parent can feel robbed of these special moments. Redditor Confident_Salad4512 turned to the “Am I the A**hole” subReddit […] More
Nothing stirs up family drama like planning a wedding, where even the smallest details can spark conflicts. For one bride on Reddit, it was simply wanting her dad to walk her down the aisle instead of her stepdad. So, she went to the AITA (Am I The A**hole) subReddit for input. The Original Poster (OP), […] More
Blended families require work if you want to make certain every member feels wanted and valued. But what if a family member, especially a child, feels like the odd one out? A 16-year-old girl dealing with that turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for perspective. Redditor TAIshouldcounttoo asked: “AITA for telling my […] More
“Don’t ask a question you don’t want the answer to” is really a piece of advice more people should heed, even if they think they’re not part of the problem. One couple indirectly learned this after hearing some surprising information during a family therapy session, according to the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. One […] More
Redditor big_doggos is transgender and was invited to spend the holidays this year with their devoutly religious mother and stepfather. However, the Original Poster (OP) declined the invitation due to a past conversation with the stepfather that did not end well. The OP visited the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subReddit and asked: “AITA for […] More
A business owner is being slammed for a work protocol he will not budge on. At the request of his mother, Redditor No-Needleworker-3227 hired his stepdad – which went against the owner’s policy of hiring friends and family to prevent accusations of favoritism. The business owner eventually realized he should have stuck to his initial […] More
