It's impossible to pick your family. You do have a choice about who you consider family, though. Given this, how would you respond if your stepfather urged that even if you shouldn't think of yourself as his child, you should nevertheless respect him like a father? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. Since her mother remarried approximately a year after she was born, the original poster (OP) has never had a relationship with her father. As a result, her mother's husband has…

The minute you and your spouse welcome a baby into the world, everything you have known up to that point drastically changes. Suddenly, your partner is more focused on the baby than on you. Everyone is preoccupied with the baby, so suddenly you have no time to prioritize your needs and wants. However, a modification such as the one mentioned above can have a big effect on the parents. Would you therefore be critical of or hold your spouse accountable for their inability to cope with the change?…

Her taste in furniture was the one that got away.

“I realized I was only being her friend the last few years to keep the peace between our two families. However, I was not at peace. I decided after talking with my aunt that I would be civil with this childhood friend, but that’s all she will ever be now. A childhood friend I once knew.”

I fully support the idea that people should be 100% themselves when they are around their loved ones. There should be absolutely no reason for couples to feel uncomfortable around each other, or feel like they shouldn't show their true colors to their significant other. When both of the people in a relationship are completely themselves, that allows them to understand just how compatible they truly are with each other. If at that stage, something is still not right between the couple, there is…

As a parent, you want the best for your children. You'll go above and beyond to ensure they have a great future. That being stated, what would you do if your child came to visit you with a partner whom you find disagreeable? To avoid upsetting your daughter, would you choose to grieve in private or would you try to drive the two apart by speaking out? The story below is an account of a dumbfounded mom. The original poster (OP) recently learned that her daughter, who is twenty years old, has bee…

Scrolling women's memes is actually a great act of feminism, true story

Welcome back women and men of the world. As someone who’s traveled a lot in their life, and mostly alone, it can be more than daunting to be with someone else. Traveling solo definitely isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for those who enjoy it, it’s one of the most exonerating experiences one could have. You’re left to your own devices, you don’t have to compromise for anyone, and you meet a lot of new people when you’re traveling solo. Deciding to travel with a friend is a big decision. Your bub…

To bring a tear to your eye

Welcome back kings and queens of the internet. As sad as it is, there seems to be endless stories about careless, reckless, or imbecile husbands just not really living up to their wives' expectations of them. And don’t think this is strict to only husbands and wives; it happens with young dating couples as well, but we’ll get right into the story. The woman has a disability herself, as she had a car accident as a teenager. This has left her functional up to a certain degree, but she isn’t able…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When having a new baby, there’s a lot a parent can be terrified and worried about. The world is a scary place, there’s bad people, disease, freak accidents, the list goes on and on. A newborn baby is just so vulnerable ; their immune system isn’t developed, and they don’t have the physical strength to fight off anything. They need to be protected, but of course, there’s a limit. More people should educate themselves on human health and the human body. Not all…

Family is one of the most important social networks in a person's life. From the moment of your birth, you are surrounded by an abundance of love and support. How would you respond, then, if the ones you trusted the most—your family—betrayed you? Would you stick to your beliefs and exclude them from your life, or could you forgive them under the pretense of family? The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) and her partner ended their three-year relation…

In a relationship, quality time is essential. Couples use that time to rekindle their romance by focusing only on one other. That being said, how would you feel if your partner surreptitiously invited a few of their friends on your romantic retreat? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had planned a romantic getaway for himself and his lady love. However, the girlfriend notified OP that she had invited two of her friends to join them in celebrating a…

A person must pick friends wisely knowing that they will be there for him in good times and bad. Your friends are not your family by default, they are your family by choice. So, what would you do if your friends started taking advantage of your kindness and generosity? The story that follows comes from a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP), a college student, is a vital part of her social circle. OP has always been honest and open about her origins and the affluence of her parents. At f…

Don't let your boyfriend keep you from meeting your husband, ladies

Grandpa pulled through!