It’s fair enough to say that not all clothes are appropriate for every occasion. One might want to think twice before showing up to a wedding wearing ripped jeans and a T-shirt with an inappropriate logo. And going to a funeral all in white or neon pink will likely draw some unwanted attention. However, when […] More
The death of a spouse is not only emotionally difficult, but it also brings out a lot of complicated family dynamics. Redditor Useful_Menu_5811 recently became a widower, and when his wife passed, his stepson had a controversial request. The request drove the original poster (OP) to the subReddit “am I the a**hole?” (AITA) to ask, “AITA […] More
When we think of families coming together for the holidays, we tend to imagine beautiful scenes, laughter, and wonderful new memories being made. But there can be a much darker truth to it sometimes, admitted the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Throwra53456 didn’t see what all the fuss was about when his mother wasn’t […] More
No matter how hard one tries, some people never succeed in winning over their in-laws. Making this all the more frustrating, is that it often has nothing whatsoever to do with them as a person, but is entirely owing to the fact that they simply weren’t who they envisioned their child to end up with. […] More
A gift should always be a gesture of kindness. The payoff of giving a present, be it a handmade note or a diamond ring, should be the joy you hope it will bring the recipient. Not one’s own satisfaction or glory. Redditor Spirulina4 and her husband had a special idea in mind for her stepson’s […] More
It’s always advisable to ask permission to use something that’s not yours. Even within your own family. While it seems reasonable enough to assume it’s ok to use something at any given moment, someone else in your family might need it more urgently. In the case of children and parents, something may be off-limits for […] More
One could say it’s never too early for children to learn valuable life lessons. Particularly in regards to treating others with respect and kindness. That being said, it’s equally important for children to enjoy their childhood, and all that comes with it. As such, there isn’t a rush for young children to learn certain lessons. […] More
The first thought on the minds of most step-parents is their hope that their step-children will love them like they were a real parent. And very often, many children hope that they will be loved by their new step-parents as if they were their real child. And with a bit of time and love, and […] More
Redditor UtahSky57 is a 36-year-old female married to her 42-year-old husband of two years. They both have a teenage son from their previous relationships. When it comes to finances, she is the provider for the family and sets money aside for special occasions like her son’s upcoming birthday party. Recently, an incident resulted in a […] More
Some people are sadly far better at spending money than they are at saving it. They often do this with the mindset that saving probably doesn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things. Only to find themselves out of a job or on hard times, and with no money to fall […] More
Very few people don’t have a family member who is somewhat out of touch. Who doesn’t realize how offensive some of their words and actions are. Some people feel that correcting or confronting these family members is fruitless, and choose to ignore their insensitive remarks, no matter how cringeworthy. Others, though, simply can’t tolerate such […] More
Everyone handles their grief differently, and grief also has a way of coming up at very unexpected times. This can be especially true at major milestones, like a graduation or wedding, pointed out the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor Throwaquickadvice was floored when her stepson wanted to show a presentation at her wedding to […] More
