The death of a friend or relative, particularly if they are young and the death is unexpected, can be very traumatic, and people grieve in different ways. People can also be particularly vulnerable and sensitive at this time. The OP tells the tragic story of her friend, Charlotte, who dies very quickly from lung cancer…
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What’s the best part of Christmas? Is it the singing, the food, the good cheer, or, as the OP here suggests, the giving of gifts and watching the joy on kids’ faces when they open gifts they love. Would it still be a good Christmas without that? In this post, user u/Funtee tells of his…
The idea of one parent cheating on the other is not one most kids want to have to endure. What would make it worse is if you knew and the cheated parent didn’t know. What would be even worse is to get it wrong. We’re not sure about this one … AITA for Accusing My…
Nothing gets between a happy family more than a dispute over money and what a fair share is. In this post, the OP has been paying all the mortgage and bills for her mother and step-father for two years before finally asking for a contribution towards the mortgage. So here’s the situation. I’m (27F), living…
If you love both your parents equally, how are you supposed to keep a secret that requires you to take one side over the other? Reddit user u/bettyt thought she was doing the right thing but may very well have caused what she was trying to prevent. Her parents were regularly fighting and so it…
Finding the right balance between family traditions and avoiding uncomfortable situations can be challenging at the best of times. But is drinking excessively at Christmas really a ‘tradition’ worth keeping? One man writes on Reddit about his attempts to ban alcohol from his family’s Christmas dinner. Our family has always celebrated Christmas with enthusiasm. We…
Ever wondered how many people who win a car, actually keep it in the end? I mean, many, if not most, people who win a car probably already own one. So wouldn’t you just take the cash? It’s not really an issue unless you have a 17yo son who was eyeing up the prize you…
The etiquette around what type of gift is appropriate for a wedding varies from culture to culture. But if there is NO wedding, is there still a gift? One man took to Reddit to complain about the expectation to spend money on a wedding gift after his cousin eloped. My (25M) cousin (28F) recently decided…
Unlike dogs, we don’t usually take our pet cats with us on holidays. Not only are they fiercely independent creatures, but they’re very territorial. The cat’s risk of getting lost or into a fight would preclude the practice. As unusual as this is, it’s not really what the story is about. Cat videos are what…