Looking for love in the wrong person is a recipe for trauma. — He had a heart of pure gold. Even after all these years, I can confidently say he loved me. But he was bad at relationships. And by bad, I mean he just wasn’t good at relationship-ing. But don’t misunderstand; he wasn’t mean or disrespectful. …

What you can expect from Sex IRL now that it’s on Substack — I started Sex In Real Life on Medium in the autumn of 2019 with the intention of talking about sex through an authentic lens, offering up my own life experiences as case studies. …

A friend abruptly cuts off communication due to the demands of a newfound love interest. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* A Reddit user shared their perplexing encounter when they reached out to an old friend who recently entered a new relationship. The author, who goes by the username u/Hot_Patience_2594, expressed their surprise and frustration after…

A child-free wedding leads to accusations of deceit, exclusion, and body image insensitivity, causing a family rift. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* An unhappy Redditor shared the troubling story of a joyous occasion that turned into a bitter family dispute. The viral post, which quickly gained traction on the popular subreddit r/AmItheA**hole, has ignited a heated discussion…

His “Southern hospitality” is causing friction in his usually friendly roommate situation. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* A 21-year-old culinary student explained how feeding his roommate’s girlfriend has caused a rift in their relationship. The author of the popular Reddit post explained that he’s from the South by way of New Orleans…

Love is often the scapegoat for our not-so-great choices. — Love is a lot of things —complex, mysterious, and seemingly elusive. But love is not painful. At least, it shouldn’t be. Love is often the scapegoat for our not-so-great choices. We blame love when things go left. But love does not bind us in unsatisfying relationships. That’s something else. It’s…

A 24-year-old mother decided to take a break and have a rare night out with friends, leaving her husband home alone with their four children. Her marriage is now hanging on by a thread after the night turned into a weekend, as detailed in a recent Reddit post. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* The author explained that she and her husband have two sets of twins under six years old. And while they are a dual-earning household, her husband expects her to do the most of chores. …

When his wife disagreed with his decision to cut her off, the author turned to Reddit to seek opinions. — *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* The 47-year-old dad and author of the post was surprised when he heard that his daughter, who lives on campus, was working at a strip club forty miles away. Things didn’t go well when the…

The child’s mother wrote about the incident on Reddit after her husband accused her of “raising a cheater.” — *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* The author explained that her daughter Layla “got a boyfriend” a few months ago. Layla and her boyfriend Lucas “hold hands sometimes, and they drew each other hearts for valentines day.” …