There are certain boundaries we never want to cross with our friends. That might include not dating them or asking them for money or any other activity that would make us uncomfortable or force us to view them differently. But even if one of those boundaries were to be crossed, that doesn’t necessarily mean we […] More
When it comes to therapy, we all have very distinct and private understandings and opinions about what happens during therapy sessions and how effective it is. Some people greatly encourage using this tool, while others find themselves completely resistant to it. But there are times that absolutely call for therapy, pointed out the “Am I […] More
Having an emotional support animal is a huge responsibility. You still need to train them, take care of them, feed them, and make sure they have a good life. It is a lot of work. Sometimes kids fail to understand that, or get swept up with the idea of having a puppy. Redditor ExchangeSuccessful21 encountered […] More
It can be difficult being the family member of an addict. The disease can affect so many things, that you feel like you just want your parent, sibling, or whoever else back. That’s just what Offbrand_Nihilism on Reddit wants. Their dad isn’t able to make much time for his family, so the original poster (OP) […] More
Family can be a difficult thing to navigate, particularly when you are young. One young woman found out how difficult the drama could be firsthand. After ingesting sewer water, the Original Poster’s (OP’s) mother had a very unique home remedy in mind. Redditor ColaNova came to the “Am I the A**hole” (AITA) subreddit for their wisdom […] More
Change is inevitable in relationships, let alone life itself. The question is how much are you willing to change to please someone else? When hatedogs on Reddit butted heads with his girlfriend over his fear of dogs, he drew a hard line in the relationship and it’s causing issues. Because of this, the original poster […] More
Hyperbole is a part of the lexicon for humans. We all generally want to have great stories to tell, which is almost impossible without hyperbole. But we all know someone who takes hyperbole so far. Such as Redditor aitafriendlied’s friend, who continued to exaggerate, and to straight up lie about, being involved in a severely […] More
Disputes about parenting are some of the greatest challenges faced by people in relationships. Those varying approaches and decisions all determine a child’s destiny, their emotional reality. So it’s no surprise that the stakes often feel very high. One Redditor recently glimpsed just how high those tensions can run. He discussed the whole ordeal in […] More
People mourn in their own ways. And often, they have little control over their emotions while in that grieving state. And so they usually receive patience from their friends and family. But what happens when someone’s mournful tendencies begin to directly impact their loved ones? One Redditor found herself forced to determine when a family […] More
Being comfortable and honest with your doctor or therapist is vital to getting an accurate diagnosis. That’s why privacy and doctor-patient confidentiality is necessary, especially for teenagers. Even if some parents don’t understand it. Redditor throwawayteenbean encountered this very issue with her mom. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for […] More
As most parents know, trying to foster the best childhood you can for your children is imperative to their success. For many it becomes an attempt to recreate their own idyllic childhood—but for others who were less fortunate it can turn into a desperate need to right a wrong by giving their kids the childhood […] More
Losing a family member can be one of the most difficult events to experience. It’s made all the worse if it’s a close parent and you’re still young. Adjusting to such a massive change is not something that happens quickly, if at all. And time and care needs to be given to those affected. Reddit […] More
