Two Hot Takes

The writer, a man in his 40s, made the difficult decision to cut contact with his mother three years ago due to her hoarding. Growing up, their house was always filled with clutter, and as the years went on, her hoarding escalated. The writer has two older sisters, one of whom also struggles with hoarding […]

The writer is grappling with a common challenge many couples face when preparing for parenthood: choosing baby names. Both she and her husband are in their late 20s and have been discussing starting a family. Years ago, they both liked specific first and middle name combinations, one for a boy and one for a girl.

This story reflects the complexity of navigating relationships with a partner’s close-knit friend group, especially when there’s a history of tension and awkwardness. The writer met her now-husband four years ago. Initially, they had a casual relationship that lasted about a year. During that time, he remained in contact with his off-and-on ex of ten

This story sheds light on the frustrating double standard faced by people who choose not to drink for personal reasons, compared to the understanding and respect often extended to recovering addicts. The writer, a 29-year-old woman, has never been much of a drinker. In college, she would sip on a beer or mixed drink, mostly

My dad’s girlfriend, let’s call her Sarah, was in charge of organizing Christmas gifts last year. I had made my list pretty simple: AirPods and a couple of small things. That’s it. But when Christmas morning came, I unwrapped a 30-pack of earrings and a fanny pack that looked like one from Lululemon but definitely

This story highlights the emotional tension that can arise when personal differences and high expectations collide in the stressful lead-up to a wedding. Here’s the situation: The writer, a bride-to-be, has been navigating a tough time. Her grandmother recently passed away, and amidst her grief, she’s been trying to stay on track with wedding planning.

This story is a classic case of a family gathering going off the rails over something that probably didn’t need to escalate. Here’s the breakdown: Every year, this family hosts a “dirty Santa” gift swap after opening the usual Christmas presents. The game is all about semi-universal gifts—things most people could use—within a $40 limit.

This lighthearted debate about “dressing” versus “stuffing” is such a classic holiday argument, and it’s surprisingly divisive! Here’s the story: A guy and his girlfriend have been going back and forth about whether “dressing” and “stuffing” are the same thing since Thanksgiving, and the debate is still alive now that it’s Christmas. She’s adamant that

This story is such a mix of emotions, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Here’s what happened: A listener wrote in to share their feelings about Christmas, and it’s clear there’s a lot more to unpack than just the gifts. They explained that all their presents came from their mom, who’s been struggling financially,

This story popped up on Reddit, and it’s the kind of relationship drama that gets people fired up. A woman found a gorgeous plant on Facebook Marketplace for $50, paid for it, and then realized it wouldn’t fit in her car. She decided to call her boyfriend to ask if she could borrow his van