Bad parenting, much?

How far would you drive for a meal?

Have you heard of 'asking nicely?'

Pets can be incredibly helpful to one's mental health. They don't stop needing to be taken care of, even if you're feeling down. They get you out of bed, into a semblance of a routine, and help you become a person. Their love for you can also provide great emotional relief, and you can rest easy knowing there's unconditional love coming from someone in your house. Not to mention the practical aspects of having a pet. They can give you community-- reasons to talk to people on the street and comm…

You're allowed to wear whatever you want to your wedding. I've been on Reddit long enough to hear some pretty kooky wedding stories. Some folks want to get married in a Halloween costume. Some want to wear hunting gear. Some couples just want to elope and not tell anyone. Ultimately all valid ways to tie the knot. All that matters is that you're tying it after all, right? But some families don't feel that way and want their children to have the kind of wedding they envision for them. Whether th…

This time of year, many folks are looking for a house sitter . You may be gone for the holidays and need someone to check your mail, water your plants, and most importantly, take care of your pets. Ideally, in these situations, you want someone you can trust. You want to make sure they will fulfill the tasks they've been asked to, and be respectful doing so. You don't want anyone who is liable to throw a party in your empty pad, eat all your cereal, or even just forget to blow out the candles.…

Gobble n' squabble

Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Having a roommate can be a difficult situation to navigate, especially if one of you is third-wheeling. I know plenty of couples who live with one other person, and it can work if you're conscious about it. As the couple, you have to make sure you're not PDA-ing too hard in front of your roommate. And as the roommate, you have to assert yourself as an equal third. This balance can be tricky, though, as it can quickly feel like its two against one. But what happens when the couple is just doing…

Too little, too late

Time to open 20 cans to find out which one is tomato soup

Cooking is an act of love like anything else . I'm always so touched when someone cooks for me, even if it's just my roommate making a weeknight dinner. Cooking is an art form, so when someone is brave enough to share it with you, then you should treat it with the utmost respect. Unless they expressly invite criticism, I don't think you should comment on it in a negative way. This even holds true in a marriage. It might be even more important in the context of a marriage. Since nobody has to co…

Genetic ties are not enough

Nicknames can be a tricky thing. They usually start as a form of endearment when you're little, turning your adult name into something more befitting of a little one. Gregory becomes “Little Greggie” because a baby named Greg would be unsettling.

Living with someone rent-free always comes with strings attached. Maybe it's a family member doing you a favor, and if so, you should be expected to contribute more of your fair share of chores, if you're able. When you're not someone's child, you don't get the privilege of being completely taken care of. This is one of the tricky things about living with family. You have to strike the right balance of being respectful and out-of-the-way. One man didn't quite have that balance nailed and ran in…

Hosting a party at your house is no small potatoes . It requires a lot of cleaning and preparation, being a little nervous about people spilling, and having to be the last one there. Hosting can take it out of you. This is why we usually reserve it for special occasions. We host parties because we want to-- there's a holiday we want to celebrate or someone special we want to honor. But if the house is ours, the agency is ours to say yes or no. That's why it's such an imposition to ask to host s…