A marriage, ideally, is a partnership. That may not mean each task or function is shared evenly, but it does mean one partner isn’t doing all the work. If a partner is just existing in the marriage with minimal or no contributions, it doesn’t bode well for the relationship. It may take years for resentment […] More
There’s a saying from Benjamin Franklin: “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” It’s not really about smelly guests, it’s about houseguests overstaying their welcome. A few days makes for a nice visit while anything beyond that becomes a disruption and imposition. A wife looking at multiple houseguests for over a week turned […] More
I’ve owned cats all my life, but would never imagine bringing them with me everywhere, despite their compact, portable size. So why do some people insist on doing that with their dogs? Some places are pet-friendly and dogs are welcome, but forcing your dog into spaces not designed for them or into other people’s homes […] More
When in a committed relationship, doing things solo tends to become more and more rare, and almost all plans are made with the intent of your partner joining you. Of course, sometimes that just isn’t possible, for a multitude of reasons. When these situations occur, some people might relish having some solo time. Others, however, […] More
One thing rarely addressed in discussions on mental health in the United States is the requirement for a cooperative patient. Getting therapy is a frequent suggestion, but most people can’t be forced to get treatment or to take medication. Unless a person is an active threat to themselves or others, they can’t be hospitalized and […] More
After a married couple divorces or separates, does the in-laws owe a relationship to the ex? A woman wondering why she needs to meet her soon-to-be ex brother-in-law’s girlfriend turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Smithsonian-2020 asked: “AITA for not welcoming my brother-in-law’s new girlfriend (GF) into my life?” The […] More
True narcissists lack the ability to nurture their children because they don’t see them as individuals, only as extensions of themselves. Their children’s feelings and needs are neglected and criticized, while their own take center stage. Narcissists feel entitled and insist on getting their way. They exact compliance through control, manipulation, guilt, and shame. Their […] More
Infidelity in a marriage is usually a death knell for the relationship if it’s discovered. After the split, does the aggrieved spouse still owe any loyalty to the cheater? A spouse whose wife cheated on him turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters […] More
After a long day at work, the last thing anyone really wants to do is cook. With this in mind, there’s little more comforting or satisfying than coming home to discover our spouse or partner has cooked for us, and dinner is waiting for us on the table. However, this being an expectation is an […] More
There are significantly different expectations of a guest in someone’s home compared to a roommate. Guests are being hosted in someone’s home and, as such, aren’t expected to do chores or make any financial contributions to the household. Roommates, on the other hand, are full-time residents of a home, and thus are expected to contribute […] More
“Honesty is the best policy,” as the saying goes. Honesty doesn’t always get the best reaction, though. Even if people need to be faced with the truth from time to time, more often than not, there is little more upsetting than the truth. A coworker of Redditor Unique-Macaroon4749 recently announced that he and his wife […] More
When it’s over, it’s over. But being able to recognize when a relationship is beyond salvaging is difficult. A wife who wonders why she’s bothering to try to save her marriage turned to the “Am I The A**Hole” (AITAH) subReddit for feedback. Similar to AITA, the AITAH subReddit allows posters to ask for advice and […] More
