14: New Year, Same Drama

This week, we’re unpacking stories about relationships and the weight of expectations. What happens when a husband skips Christmas gifts, or a “work wife” dynamic starts to hit too close to home? We’ll also discuss whether it’s fair to tell family the truth about a breakup when cheating is involved. Plus, the drama of being expected to be the designated driver every New Year’s Eve and the challenges of balancing housework when both partners work full-time. Tune in for these stories from /AmIOverreacting, /AITAH, /AmITheAsshole, /AskMenAdvice, and /Relationship_Advice!

It’s the first full week of 2025, and we’re back with a lineup of jaw-dropping stories to start the year right! From /AskMenAdvice, we explore whether certain male behavior is ‘normal’ after an OP’s ex dismissed her urgent care needs. From /AmITheAsshole and /AITAH, we cover dilemmas like ruining a boyfriend’s safe food, refusing to cancel existing plans, and a sister who kept quiet about dating her sibling’s boyfriend in the past. Plus, we dive into an exhausted partner dealing with ADHD-related anger and the shocking story of a boyfriend who spanked a cat. It’s a mix of relatable, outrageous, and thought-provoking—don’t miss it!

Kick off the New Year with Pat and Jac in this shorter, but no less dramatic, New Year’s Eve episode! This week, we’re diving into four fiery stories from /AmITheAsshole, including someone refusing house guests during their time off, a parent saying no to driving lessons, and a researcher who kept quiet while being mansplained about their own work. Plus, we explore the breakfast drama between two friends that had us questioning flexibility vs. boundaries. Perfect for ringing in 2024 with relatable dilemmas and hilarious debates!

Welcome to our holiday special! In this shorter episode, we open gifts for each other and dive into festive family dramas from /AmITheAsshole and /AITAH. Stories include an update on last week’s “Disney adult” story, canceled Christmas plans after in-laws mocked an autistic sibling, and the chaos of hosting family for three weeks. We also unwrap the drama of a disappointing white elephant gift that didn’t meet the spending limit. Perfect for holiday vibes and relatable dilemmas!

Join Pat and Jac for Episode 12 as we dive into dramatic and thought-provoking Reddit stories from /AITAH, /AmItheAsshole, /BestOfRedditorUpdates, and /Relationship_Advice. This week’s episode covers dilemmas like a husband opting out of Disney trips planned by his wife, a boyfriend being ungrateful for thoughtful gifts, and a partner refusing to cook dinner. We also discuss a father who brings his daughter to his own childfree wedding, a husband keeping food from his wife, and the fallout of refusing to housesit for a friend who secretly got a cat. Packed with relationship drama, hurt feelings, and difficult decisions, this episode offers plenty of perspective and debate for fans of Reddit’s hottest stories.

Join Pat and Jac for this week’s episode as we dive into real Reddit dilemmas from /relationship_advice, /AmItheAsshole, /Advice, and /AskMenOver30. This week’s stories include a decade-long relationship strained by strict bill-splitting, a boyfriend debating whether to reveal he’s a psychopath, a roommate feud over a cat bowl and a sponge, anonymous flowers that spark marital tension, and a couple navigating the uncertainty of a two-week relationship break. Tune in for debates, drama, and advice you won’t want to miss!

Join Pat and Jac for this week’s episode as we unpack a mix of emotional, thought-provoking, and controversial Reddit stories from /relationship_advice, /AmItheAsshole, /AmIOverreacting, and /Advice. This episode dives into a shocking fiancé confession about a secret child, a heated debate over autism in front of friends, a girlfriend questioning her relationship over meal tracking, and a parent refusing to let her husband hold their baby. We also tackle the challenges of dating while autistic, the impact of dismissing autism symptoms as ‘BS,’ and one OP questioning if they’re too soft for Reddit. Tune in for real-life dilemmas and nuanced discussions!

Join Pat n Jac for this week’s episode as we dive into juicy stories from /Relationship_Advice, /AITAH, and a gripping text thread from /Manipulation. This episode includes an update from last week’s saga, a husband stuck in his ‘old man’ ways, a boyfriend who can’t stop laughing at OP, an engagement called off over MAGA politics, a neighbor’s stolen cat drama, and a chilling ex warning OP about her current boyfriend. These real Reddit stories unpack love, betrayal, and the messy lives we all navigate—don’t miss it!

Join Pat and Jac for this week’s episode diving into intense Reddit relationship dilemmas from popular subreddits /relationship_advice, /AuDHDWomen, /AmItheAsshole, and /AITA. This episode explores real stories about tough relationship boundaries, from an ultimatum on moving for future children, to a boyfriend’s hurtful comment about an autistic sibling, a husband’s unrealistic expectations for ‘curing’ AuDHD, a refusal to step in with social services, and jealousy sparked at the gym. These stories bring out the complexities, tough choices, and boundaries in modern relationships.

Join Pat n Jac this week with special guest, Jaclyn’s mom, Toni, has joined us to read stories from /AITAH and /AmIOverreacting with this Parent themed episode. We will be reading stories about an OP who wants to kick his dad out, a teen who seeks an ADHD assessment against his mothers wishes, a mom who wouldn’t cook anything for OPs wife, a mom who keeps bailing on babysitting, a mom that rearranged OPs house, and a grandfather upset about his granddaughters boundaries.