Every now and then, we are willing to do favors purely out of the goodness of our hearts. Even if it might mean spending a Saturday afternoon in a way we would rather not, or providing a service we would normally charge for completely gratis. Of course, we should value our time as well. And […] More
Drafting up a will can be an awkward situation to an already uncomfortable procedure. There are a lot of logistics to figure out, not to mention the emotional impact it will have on loved ones left behind. One Redditor did not expect the reaction they got when their mother-in-law offered to gift them something that […] More
There’s nothing quite like an inheritance to bring out the best in people. And by “the best” I mean their best lies, manipulation, guilt trips, and overall tomfoolery. A woman who inherited some coveted jewelry turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Justmamacita asked: “AITA for refusing to hand over my grandmother’s […] More
Facing the impending death of a loved one is a traumatic experience. There are tons and tons of things to say and do. And there will never be enough time left. Some of the more difficult parts are the business aspects. Who is getting what in the will and why? The answers to that question […] More
In the Bible’s New Testament, 1st Timothy, Chapter 6, Verse 10 begins with: “For the love of money is the root of all evils…” But the oft quoted partial Bible verse is usually shortened even further to just “money is the root of all evil.” Verse 11 urges people to—instead of pursuing money—to pursue, “righteousness, […] More
A woman who has been “comfortably” living with cancer made an arrangement that was met with controversy in the household. The woman said she loves all of her children, but her claim was challenged when she made an official future decision. She visited the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit to seek judgment from strangers […] More
Regret is a hard emotion to process. When making important decisions, we never truly know whether or not the outcome will be to our liking or not. When things don’t turn out like we hoped they would after taking a risk, it’s almost natural to get sad and angry. Many people even go so far […] More
There is little that can cause more tension between two betrotheds before their wedding than whether or not to sign a prenuptial agreement. True, if one of them is a person of sizable means, one can’t blame them for wanting to protect their assets should the marriage prove to be anything but “happily ever after”. […] More
Losing a family member is complicated enough as it is, but when people’s relationships with the deceased vary greatly, it becomes all the more complex. Redditor Available_Mix2207 recently lost his sister, with whom he was close. In contrast, the Original Poster’s (OP’s) late sister and her mom were not as close. Recently the OP and […] More
An ongoing fear siblings face for almost their entire lives is that their parents prefer their older or younger siblings. Sometimes, this is paranoia more than anything else, with people simply reading into gestures made by their parents that give only the slightest hint they are prioritizing their siblings. In some sad cases, though, their […] More
Redditor AlwaysAnonymous0322 experienced the unimaginable when they lost their husband, then their mother. The Original Poster (OP) and her late husband were closer to her parents than to his, and complications with his side have come out of the woodwork since he passed away. Some recent disagreements pushed the OP to subReddit “Am I the […] More
Inheriting things often comes with complications. Whether you inherit money or items, other family members often have strong opinions regarding what you do with said inheritance. Redditor TrappedInTechLoop sought out subReddit “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) after selling the piano they inherited from their grandmother. The Original Poster (OP) asked the sub: “AITA for selling […] More
