“More money, more problems,” rapped The Notorious B.I.G. once upon a time. And it seems not much has changed since then. Money can cause some serious issues, especially between friends and family. Whether it’s arguments over an inheritance or relatives not paying back loans, there’s no shortage of stories about financial family feuds. One man … Read more
Remarriage is quite common nowadays. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 16% or one in six children in America live in blended families. The father in this story told his new wife from the start that he would not take care of her three kids financially. Yet when their father passed away, she asked him … Read more
Getting someone a gift, no matter the occasion, is not something one has to do (even if they are strongly incentivized by a sense of obligation); they choose to do it, typically in good faith. But not all recipients are equally grateful for gifts, especially when it’s not something they expected or wanted. Take this … Read more
In a perfect world, people would treat each other with respect and refrain from making unnecessary comments. But unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Needless to say, lack of respect doesn’t really make anyone’s relationship any better. Take this redditor’s story, for instance; after learning about the disrespectful comments his brother’s girlfriend … Read more
People have their own ways of celebrating a late loved one’s memory. Some uphold traditions to help them through the seemingly never-ending process of grieving, and they hold these practices sacred. A man commemorates his brother’s death anniversary by visiting his grave and donating blood. That day once coincided with a planned lunch meet-up with … Read more
Owning a house is a dream for many of us. However, in today’s economy, finding one that fits your budget, is in a good location, and meets all your other criteria—like size, condition, and amenities—can be quite challenging. But all the hassle seems worth it, when you finally find a place you can call home. … Read more
There’s nothing like going on a romantic getaway with your partner. It’s so special to get to relax and unwind by the beach or sleep in until noon without feeling guilty or worrying about who needs you at work. But part of what makes going on vacation with your partner so special is having uninterrupted … Read more
The answer to “who pays on a date” is generally now left up to each couple individually. However, some enterprising (or just downright cheap) individuals have now decided that they should be compensated not just for their time, but for whatever opportunities they gave up just to hang out. A woman turned to the internet … Read more
The first sentence of Leo Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina reads: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” I don’t know if we could call Reddit user Euphoric-Exam509‘s family unhappy quite yet, but it’s heading that way. In a post on the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk]?’, the man … Read more
It’s said that you never really know someone until you live with them. And one couple discovered just that six months after moving in together. They’d made plans with each other so they could have some much needed quality time together. But what was meant to be a romantic dinner at home turned into a … Read more