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As a parent, you spend most of your time with your children. Whether one works in the public sector or manages their own private space, the house, being a parent is one of the greatest challenges someone can face. It's a constant struggle with a healthy mix of positive and negative experiences that never ceases to astound me. But how would you react if your sister-in-law asserted that you don't need or deserve a vacation from the kids since you are a stay-at-home mother? This is the story of a…

Breakups are hard, especially when they are the result of infidelity. A person can suffer greatly when they lose a connection as a result of lying, betrayal, or stepping over boundaries. The woman in the following story, recently learned that her partner had been cheating on her. For about a year, the original poster (OP) and her partner, Matt, had been dating. At first, everything between the two was going great, but as is the case with all Reddit stories, things swiftly turned south, providin…

Weddings are joyous occasions that honor love and family. But what would you do if a major family conflict resulted from your wedding? Would you carry out the event exactly as scheduled, or would you make adjustments to appease those nearby? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is currently planning her wedding. September 15th, the day they first met, has been set aside for the wedding. But instead of bringing joy and anticipation for the wedding, the n…

Fluency is key

90s baby and proud of it

Everything we do is adorable, just admit it

The joy and brightness of a newborn can fill a home. But what would you do if your child detested your mother-in-law and would not stop wailing whenever she was around? Would you risk everything to keep the connection intact, or would you wait to see how things develop naturally, regardless of how long that would take? The story below recounts the tale of the frustrated mother. The original poster (OP) recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Even though we'd all like to think otherwise, O…

Your deus ex machina moment has arrived

One of life's pleasures

I don't blame her...

A lot to unpack here

Your kids should always come first in your life. But what if you secretly knew that you should stick to your child's schedule—including potty training—despite the fact that it would cause inconvenience to everyone around you? The original poster (OP) has a lovely 2-year-old daughter. OP and his husband recently decided that their little daughter was ready to begin potty training. At first, everything was going rather well, but all changed when their family took a vacation to Hawaii. Without any…

Friendship betrayals are legit like breakups. The pain you endure when you find out a friend has been talking badly of you behind your back is unlike anything else. A hurt bridesmaid took to r/aita to discuss an incident that had happened while she was accompanying her good friend to shop for wedding dresses. Her friend Shelly was getting married, and being the good friend she was, the bridesmaid came along to help her pick out a dress. Unfortunately, things quickly went south after Shelly hand…

May the Force be with you

Buying someone you love a birthday gift is more than just picking up the most expensive item at a store. The gift has to show you actually care about that person, that you take an interest in things they enjoy, and that you know what would make them happy. If you truly care for the person you are buying a gift for, choosing that gift should not be that hard. Sometimes, even when they don't fully mean it, people miss the whole point of gift-giving and completely fumble with their present, like t…