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At times, as much as one wishes to hold a big gathering, there may be certain limitations on time, space, or resources, forcing them to either minimize the number of guests in a certain way or find an alternative solution.So happened to this Redditor who thought she could only invite her friends without their partners for dinner due to her financial situation, yet got called a jerk for it with no offer to share the cost.More info: RedditA woman invited her friends over for dinner, but not their partners, due to her…

Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but relationships have the ability to mess it up.A few days ago, Reddit user MikeWood8 made a post on the platform in an attempt to get an outside opinion on his holidays.You see, the guy was spending them with his girlfriend’s family, but it didn’t go well right from the start — he didn’t get her a gift this year.However, Mike’s attempt to make up for it only worsened the situation.This guy didn’t get his girlfriend a gift for ChristmasImage credits:…

Gift-giving is a huge part of relationships, whether romantic, platonic, familial, or otherwise. We see them as an expression of love, respect, and admiration. However, some people seem utterly lost when it comes to coming up with ideas for presents. So much so that their gifts may end up hurting other people’s feelings.One redditor recently turned to the AITAH online community for advice after revealing what her well-off boyfriend put in her Christmas stocking this year. The OP was left utterly devastated. Scroll down…

Waiting for your child to come into this world is a time full of wonder and anticipation, which often involves trying to guess what the baby is going to look like.When this redditor gave birth to a blue-eyed bundle of joy with blonde hair, her husband went into shock as both of the parents were brunettes. His wife tried to explain it was genetics at play, but the dad did not want to listen and chose to take a paternity test instead; only to receive an “I told you so” a few weeks later.Soon-to-be-parents often try to…

ADVERTISEMENT Planning a trip with a large group of friends is not an easy task. That’s why it’s even more upsetting when certain plans fall through when the trip actually happens. For this redditor, it was one of the friends who was responsible for repeatedly altering the group’s plans. Her disability would cause flare-ups, which would cut certain activities short, and while the OP tried being understanding, her patience eventually ran out.Traveling with a large group of friends does not always run smoothlyShare…

Having your children move out of your home can be a bittersweet moment. However, if you’re forcing your kids to leave the nest with very little warning, things can get very emotionally messy… especially in this economy.One anonymous redditor shared how they decided to downsize for their early retirement. However, this meant that they were effectively kicking out their youngest child, who was 19 years old at the time. The OP turned to the internet for advice, but a lot of readers were appalled by how they handled the…

Gathering for Thanksgiving dinner with one’s extended family may be very fun and relaxing, but not if a snappy dog is in the same room with a toddler.Having her dog who previously attacked the girl at the Thanksgiving table was something that this Redditor’s sister-in-law insisted on, so the mother refused to come.More info: RedditA woman was planning to celebrate Thanksgiving with her in-laws but changed her mind due to her sister-in-law’s dogImage credits: RDNE Stock project (not the actual photo) The woman’s…

A research study found that male chimpanzees with bullying, greedy, and irritable personalities achieved higher social status and had greater reproductive success than their more submissive and conscientious counterparts. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Duke University observed 28 male chimps in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park to determine the impact of personality traits on success. While the benefits of aggressive behavior were clear, the team found no evidence that certain traits were only advantageous…

Those of you who who sit up at night fretting about how American financial institutions are getting too damn woke, don’t worry: Your champion has arrived, and he’s gunning for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. On Tuesday, investor Vivek Ramaswamy, who has been called the “The CEO of Anti-Woke, Inc.” by The New Yorker, went on Tucker Carlson Tonight to announce that he will be running for president in 2024.If you haven’t heard of Ramaswamy before now, chances are you haven’t been watching Fox News when they cover…

Nobody likes a braggart. But what if your inability to thump your chest, even just a little, is holding you back?Talking yourself up can make your boss and team look good, make clear what you actually do all day, and maybe prompt someone to put you up for that promotion.  Still, few of us aspire to be the office blowhard. So we volley compliments with a self-deprecating comment or resort to the false humility of a humblebrag. (Flying on the corporate jet to the board meeting was all right, but I missed you all!)…