Every relationship is a negotiation. Sometimes the negotiation is simple, quick, and makes sense for everyone involved. Other times there’s more give and take than either party was prepared for. What happens when the negotiation – and the relationship – takes a drastic, painful turn? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) […] More
Losing someone is a tragedy. There’s an emptiness that cannot be filled and though the pain remains, we move on and wounds become scars. So, how do you react when someone you love shows outright contempt for that pain? That was the issue facing Redditor and Original Poster (OP) aita_kicking_sis_out when she came to the […] More
No matter how strong the relationship may seem, there is always baggage when it comes to being someone’s second spouse. When marrying a divorced parent with children, there is the pressure of whether or not your prospective step-children will accept you and welcome you into the family. And even marrying a divorcé without children comes […] More
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult things to grieve and it can be tempting to look back fondly on that person. What happens though when that fond recollection starts poisoning the view you have of those still in your life? This was the issue facing Redditor and Original […] More
One always wants to be there for their family when they find themselves going through a hard time. And it’s nice to think that those same family members you helped out would also be there for you if need be. But that sadly simply isn’t always the case. Redditor JuanitaaRodriguez and his sister both found […] More
Being a single parent comes with many challenges. Mainly because single parents have to simultaneously provide and care for their family all on their own. Those that are lucky, though, will have a support system ready and waiting to help with their kids. Redditor SammyandMe35 tragically lost his wife mere moments after becoming a father […] More
Grief has a way of doing all sorts of terrible things to us, to how we behave, and to the way we think. But if we see someone moving on faster than we are, we shouldn’t try to stop them, confided the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor CarefulSeries2857 was shocked when her former […] 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 a partner you love is an incredible gift, and a gift potentially that can keep on giving with marriage and a growing family. But when one of the partners dies, the other partner has the tremendous responsibility of processing grief and maintaining the life that’s left behind. Others can be overly opinionated about how […] More
Families are really hard sometimes, especially when it comes to inviting someone new into the fold via marriage or partnership. But what if the marriage is within the pre-existing family? This was a recent topic of conversation on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor kishatu found himself resisting the changes that were coming […] More
Life is full of choices. And choices can have consequences. When a 33-year-old man gave what he felt was an appropriate consequence for his brother’s choices, he got pushback from his parents. So he turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor MorganClintxxx asked: “AITA For refusing to visit my brother […] More
Grief is an individual process. Every person handles it differently. But is there a wrong way to grieve? Or a wrong way to move on from grief? One Redditor was accused of remembering his late wife in an inappropriate manner. So they consulted the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor aitathrowaway10293 asked: […] More
