When asking someone to be a reference for you, you'd better be darn sure they're willing to say positive things about you. Although it can be awkward to ask, having someone who will testify to your character and work ethic is really important as you're job searching. Lots of companies won't ask for references until you're already deep into the interview process. By that point, a reference can absolutely make or break your prospects of working for that company. While I've never done so myself, q…

There's nothing like an upcoming wedding to cause family members to pass judgment.

If you change a plan, especially at the last minute, you need to take responsibility for the increased workload that you've made for everyone. This principle holds true even when you suddenly decide to cancel a catering service because you'd rather cook for 20 people yourself. If you have the ability and time and would like to take on that task, more power to you, but don't expect others to give up their time and energy to help out when they were quite happy with the original option in the firs…

Talk about a prank gone wrong!

We love a harmless but amusing prank! In this case, this Redditor decided that the best way to get back at her husband when he annoys her (and she assured her readers that these are only for minor grievances) is to pull a prank using his music playlist. Her husband uses the music Apple curates for him while he works, so whenever he upsets OP, she plays a ton of crazy music on a low volume on their shared speakers so he doesn't realize it's her. However, she plays enough of it so that it complet…

Talk about office drama!

Weddings are expensive, so planning a nuptial on a budget can make a person lose sight of appropriate ethics when it comes to money matters. Although everyone wants to make their wedding the event of their dreams, sometimes we're just not rich enough for that. One woman, a 40 something who was finally ready to walk down the aisle, recently planned an enormous wedding on a skimpy budget; then, she did the unthinkable...

Let's take it back to your first real relationship.

It's adorable how some folks treat their animals as humans—personifying them and giving them a voice and thoughts as if they can understand every word we say. I don't mean to sound cynical here. It's beautiful to see people treat their animals like family—they are—and where would mankind be without the companionship of pets? But, the personification should stop here; unfortunately, too many pet owners take personification a step too far and begin treating their pets in a way that doesn't suit t…

When you agree to becoming a husband and, especially, a parent, then you no longer get the luxury of having alone time whenever you feel like it. Yes, it is important to find some time to yourself so you can center yourself, decompress, and be the best husband and father you can be. But if the kids need care, your partner needs help with the chores, or anything, you have to be able to drop everything and put yourself 100% into that. This isn't a hot take, this is just what you agree to when you…

Sometimes, breakups happen because of reasons that feel inevitable, and sometimes they happen because of the most unexpected reasons. For instance, one might consider having an entirely separate family in a different country to be a bit unexpected. Keep scrolling below for this collection of confessions surrounding recent breakups, compiled from Reddit's r/AskReddit thread. For more compilations like this, check out these top worst first dates and these bizarre coworker tales!

It's understandable to be upset about being told how to take care of your own children, but if you're not spending the time with them to develop the best processes and are paying someone to do so—you'd better put your ego aside, let them do their job, and listen to them. That's what this online community agreed on when the topic was shared on Reddit's r/AmItheA**hole subreddit. They decisively voted that this wife was not in the wrong for telling her work-focused husband to defer to the nanny's…

Now that it's May, it's wedding season, which means your weekends are probably booked and busy.

After a quick trip to a burger joint, this man freaked out at his wife… but was he justified in his annoyance? Two video creators shared a slice of life in their marriage, and it's really resonating with burger lovers and people who just want to eat their own dang food and not have to share! Patrick and Marwa share their life together on their account called marriedwithflaws . Patrick has clearly just arrived home with a fresh bag of burgers and fries . Marwa has apparently committed the sin of…

You’re not a real couple if you don’t bicker every now and then. It’s part of the charm of being in a committed relationship. Personally, I’m of the opinion that healthy bickering can be a good thing, provided that both parties can laugh at the situation. Besides, the two of you are bound to annoy each other at some point, so you might as well make light of matters. That means occasionally pulling each other’s leg and, respectfully and within reason of course, pushing each other’s buttons. If t…

These types of in-laws are always willing to pay for divorce attorneys.