Managing shared children after a pretty hostile divorce is much like disarming old landmines, one wrong step and you’re in a world of hurt. So most families in this sort of predicament tend to navigate the holidays very, very carefully. A dad turned to the internet for advice after getting into a dispute with his … Read more
It’s natural to want to go above and beyond for the people we care about. But even the most generous hearts have their limits. This Redditor paid $5K for his girlfriend and her son’s vacation, hoping they’d have a memorable trip together. However, when she later asked for another $2.5K, he refused, feeling he had … Read more
Winning the lottery sounds great. Right? You can pay off your student loan, buy a home or set some money aside for the down payment, go traveling, or do many other fun and nice things. But there’s two sides to this coin, as such winnings often entail things that are far from positive. Take this … Read more
The revenge of the nerds is almost complete. What began in the 80s, with the guys from the Lambda Lambda Lambda fraternity showing up the jocks for the dull, boring characters that they truly are, has now morphed into a full-blown cultural revolution. Now, it’s the alpha males who are struggling to find dates. RELATED: … Read more
Many people imagine their wedding day to be the beginning of their “happily ever after.” But the reality is that tying the knot doesn’t mean that a couple will truly stay together for the rest of their days. Life is complicated; relationships take work. And if one partner refuses to stay faithful, that’s a great … Read more
Traveling can bring out the best and worst in people, but much depends on the particulars. When a group of strangers are packed into the tight confines of an airplane, sadly, it’s usually the latter. In a recent Reddit post, one guy shared an especially annoying exchange he can’t seem to forget. It started with … Read more
Saying “yes” when you mean “no” is a silent destroyer of relationships. Sometimes it’s a monumental concession, a choice you make just to keep the peace or save a marriage you cherish. You hope that by giving in, your own feelings will magically change and align with your partner’s. You convince yourself their happiness will … Read more
Most conventional relationships have a sort of progression, from casual dating, to a more serious relationship, living together, then, often a proposal of some sort. It’s nice to think that one’s partner is ready for the next step because they are excited to be with you, but sometimes that’s just not the case. A woman … Read more
Living alone definitely has its perks and its downsides. You get full control over your space, your routine, and your peace, whether that means keeping everything spotless or letting the laundry pile up for a day or two. But it also means there’s no one else around to double-check things when something feels off. For … Read more
Dear Pandas, it sometimes physically hurts reading some of the stories posted on the AITA subreddit. While plenty of people wondering whether or not they did the right thing end up being exonerated by their fellow redditors, sometimes we get stories like the one you’re about to read. Stories that make you lose your faith … Read more