There comes a time in most people’s lives when they realize that their parents will age, and someone will have to take care of them. Some siblings have the whole plan worked out from childhood; the one who will be the caretaker, the one who might have to take them in, and the one who doesn’t want the burden. It’s a sad realization, but something that most people have to deal with. It’s not easy to watch your parents age, but it’s also a natural part of life. In this Reddit thread, the original…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There’s a lot of heat and contention around free babysitting. When you’re related to someone, there’s a certain level of expectation that they’ll help out with things for you. Family supports one another, that’s just ingrained in being a family. But being in a family also carries its own dynamics and need for boundaries. You can go out on a limb and help a family member, but if it’s a constant thing, or something they could easily handle alone,…

Insecurities: we all have them, no matter how beautiful we are, how successful, or how much we fight them, everyone has their own insecurities. They’re masterfully specific too, I truly believe that no two insecurities are alike. Maybe on the surface they come out as a certain type of jealousy, but their origin always holds its own unique tale. They could stem from our childhoods , from the way a parent has treated us, from an event on a school playground, but they’re intersected with our inner…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Being a parent isn’t always easy. You’re always tied between your instincts, and wanting to protect your children. How do you know what decision is the right one until you’ve made it? It’s impossible to know beforehand, and you just have to hope for the best with difficult situations. How much truth is too much truth? How do you navigate the burden of revealing terrible news? This brings us to the Reddit story. The original poster (OP) is a wom…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Baby names are interesting; in the US, we’re so used to our idea of freedom being the ability to name our children whatever we want, even made-up words that aren’t even names. In other countries however, there are actually regulations on baby names, rightfully so. The parent must think they’re so unique and creative, but they don’t realize the life they’re setting up for their child. Imagine when the child grows up and wants to apply for a job,…

You would think that each year, each decade on this planet, humanity would become more and more progressive, turning towards being more open, more cohesive, instead of being more disjointed, more separate. But alas, through certain progressions, we’re met with an equal force of regressed ways of thinking and behaving. Going no contact is extreme, and I’m not even sure what someone expects out of it. Family can be tough, but they’re still your family. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (…

"I genuinely thought I was invited"

It started out innocent... until it wasn't.

Money will tear families apart. From what you thought was a happy, healthy, and close-knit family, can turn into near strangers when money is involved. It’s not the first time siblings will fight over inheritance money or family possessions, and it won’t be the last. People usually expect equality in a will, but that’s not always the case. At the end of the day, people need to put away their petulance and just accept what fate (or a late grandparent) has given them. In this Reddit thread, the o…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We all have our boundaries for what we find really offensive. As petty as it can be, we are all human and there will be something petty that bothers us, and that’s normal. One person’s pet peeve could be another person’s everyday life. Maybe someone really doesn’t like the sound of clapping, or the idea of shaking hands with someone, mayonnaise, or hearing high pitched voices. We all have our own unique idiosyncrasies that make us different fro…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Family is one of the most important things in life. The entire point of family is that you have people who will love you no matter what, through thick and thin, and always be a support to you. There are, however, people whose family members show them conditional love, versus unconditional. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man whose mom has shown him conditional love. Her love and support for him is conditional upon his life…

A non-refundable life lesson

First rule of rock climbing: Never let go of one handhold until you have a firm grip on another. Most people use this as a reminder to not let go of one good thing without having another lined up, usually in the context of work – don't leave your current place of work without having something else a hand, but this story proves that some people use this rule for something else entirely. For example, people who tend to cheat. I would imagine cheaters use this analogy for their dating life–they ne…

"He's gonna leave her like he did his ex."

Lads and ladies of the internet, welcome. Sisters: either best friends, or worst enemies. Let’s face it ladies, women can be catty, and when you’re related to each other and share the same boiled blood and heated tempers, the cattiness can really shine through. It’s not the most enjoyable thing to always be around a baby, child, or infant, but when a close family member has a kid, it’s just what comes with the situation. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who feels like…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. Finances, though not always the first thing on the forefront of one’s mind when getting married, is a deeply important aspect of a long-term relationship and happy marriage. Many couples these days are opting out to not have a shared bank account at all, and many who agree to it are still keeping an individual bank account for themselves. Even through marriage, you may not know your partner’s monetary habits. This brings us to the Reddit thread…