Everybody yearns for that one person who will stand by them no matter what, in good times or bad. It might be a father or a lover for some people, or it might be a twin who has been there from day one for others. The story below is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. The original poster (OP) and his spouse recently announced the arrival of their twin sons. Not long after the couple's twins were born, OP's sister-in-law unexpectedly gave birth to twin daughters. At first, everything was going…

Your family should always be your top priority. However, how would you respond if your sister-in-law planned a yearly visit to your home that you dreaded every single year? Would you submit to her demands in silence out of loyalty and respect, or would you stand your ground and establish boundaries that would turn the visit from complete mayhem to something somewhat pleasant? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. With her husband by her side, the original poster (OP) is t…

When two people start a new relationship, the differences between their financial states can become a gap that is hard to overlook, which can seriously affect the nature of the relationship. With one usually having more money than the other, any costly outing can become awkward and confusing for them both. However, all of that can be solved simply by good communication between the two. Suppose a couple simply talked about their financial differences and had a mature conversation about what they…

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The source of all goodness in this world is love. You live your whole life trying to find that one person who will stick by you through good times and bad until the end. Nevertheless, not every relationship ends in a happily ever after. A curious Redditor uploaded the quarry below: ‘How long was your shortest relationship and why did you break up?’. As anticipated, the post drew hundreds of responses, many of them humorous, some melancholic, but all united by the unwavering belief that the brea…

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Selecting a name for your child—or, more correctly, putting up with the long and tiresome process—is a difficult task. Political correctness sometimes has to be set aside due to the immense pressure to please your partner, your unborn child, every member of your family, and the people closest to you. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) felt forced into a disagreement that wasn't really about him. While waiting for their first child to be born, OP's br…

As much as we may not like to acknowledge it, the nanny is the most vital component of any well-functioning home. All they want is to make life as easy as possible for the parental figure. But what about the life of the nanny? In a partnership that seems to be mutually beneficial, what rights does she have? The story below is an account of a frustrated nanny. For the last ten years, the original poster (OP) has been providing nanny services and annual babysitting services. At first, everything…

Marriage is among the most treasured unions in human history. While the union represents love and family, for some, marriage also represents the end of an era or the dissolution of a dream. The story below is an account of a frustrated stepmom. Together, the original poster (OP) and her current spouse are the parents of four children. In addition to the two children they share, her spouse also has two children of his own from a previous relationship. Initially, the kids greeted OP with open arm…

Family should always come first. Even so, how would you react if your in-laws purchased the house next door and wanted to relocate ‘within walking distance’ of you? Would the thought of your mother-in-law's face scare you every morning, or would you be grateful for the extra help? The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her partner recently bought their first home together. At first, everything appeared to be going rather well for OP,…

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