Being a bridesmaid comes with its share of highs and lows. Many would agree that one of the most common lows is the dress. Seldom has a bridesmaid ever wanted to wear her bridesmaid’s dress ever again, nor would many have chosen the ones their respective brides chose for them. Even so, few would dare […] More
Whenever we have a guest in our home, we tend to tell them to make themselves at home. As we want them to feel welcome and cared for. Of course, some people take that offer a bit too much to heart, helping themselves to literally anything. Even things that people might not share with members […] More
For some people, saying no is impossible. The social anxiety of making others unhappy can be crippling. But everyone is not often aware of the struggles others are facing. So people may cross a boundary without knowing. This can lead to a lot of misunderstanding. Redditor Impossible_Heart_523 wanted to discuss her experience and get some […] More
We’ve all had a nickname that we didn’t love. More often than not, a nickname that often highlights a part of our appearance or personality that we might feel insecure over. Of course, most of us are also guilty of giving nicknames to loved ones that others might find bizarre. Even if that doesn’t stop […] More
Picking the perfect restaurant for a group can be difficult. Everybody has their favorite places. Everybody has their LEAST favorite places. Appeasing everybody for a meal or a celebration can take some time and stress. Maybe takeout is the way to go. Redditor DMVThrowaway69 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, […] More
Learning that your parents are getting a divorce is very difficult news to take in. While learning that your divorced parent is going to be remarried should be happy news, it is arguably equally difficult to process. As a parent remarrying more or less solidifies that your parents’ marriage didn’t work, and there is no […] More
Everybody needs a vacation now and again. Vacations can be rejuvenating and life-affirming. But some vacations can be a problem. Like family vacations, family vacations can be traumatic. Redditor Ill_Remove_9909 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so they came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. They asked: “AITA for ‘spoiling’ […] More
At one time, rooming houses were designated for only men or only women. Of course, this was also before it was common for people to live together before marriage. Now, shared housing might be a mixture of genders and sexualities. But not everyone is comfortable with such arrangements. A man who shares his home with […] More
Trauma triggers are specific stimuli that evoke intense emotional and physiological reactions in people who experienced traumatic events in the past. Triggers vary widely from person to person as they’re tied to each person’s individual experiences. They can be external, like sensory cues; internal, like intrusive thoughts; and situational, like events similar to the person’s […] More
If there’s one element of being part of a wedding party that everyone dreads, it’s the attire. Indeed, very few bridesmaids jump for joy when they see the dress that the bride has chosen for them. Nor would all groomsmen have chosen the suit or tie color that the groom chose for them. But as […] More
People sleep in various stages of undress. Some go for being completely covered in long sleeves and pants, while others choose to be nude. Between completely covered and nudity, there’s a lot of options. But if you’re sharing a room with someone, is there an obligation to cover up more? What if the other person […] More
Sharing space with another person can lead to a lot of expected and unexpected complications. If the people sharing space are all adults, one area of possible concern is dating and sexual relations. During college, people use signals like leaving something on the doorknob to alert their roommate that they’re entertaining a sexual partner. But […] More
