Your family should always come first. Having said that, there are instances in which you must put your needs and wants first. Does that mean you're a selfish person? or simply human? The story that follows is about an unhappy relative. The original poster (OP), who had moved to Germany with her husband and their four-month-old child, got an invitation to a cousin's wedding in the United States. OP had initially intended to travel to the wedding, even though she was aware that it would be highly…

another coffee please

You're exactly where you're supposed to be

Do you believe in magic?

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. If 20 year olds find dating to be difficult, they’re in for a rude awakening as they try to date in their 40s and 50s. Dating when you’re older is much more difficult. With time, comes burdens, emotional burdens, and baggage that each person must carry. Divorces, children from different marriages, and a slew of other events make it hard and jading to date past 40 . But some people do it with spunk. Some people are able to date when they’re olde…

One of the first things a parent considers after giving birth to a child is the name. A person's name influences their personality and sense of self. As a result, one would assume that a parent would choose a name for their child after thoroughly understanding its meaning. The story that follows centers on an angry brother-in-law. Irish-born, the original poster (OP) is married to an American woman. OP's sister-in-law is expecting their first kid with her spouse. During the process of deciding…

Was it really favoritism, or is it justified given the context?

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But after twenty years, what would you do if you discovered that you and your partner were related? The narrative that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse have been together for nearly two decades. For Christmas of last year, OP bought herself and her husband DNA tests and an ancestry account. So after doing an extensive amount of research, she found out that she and her husband are somewhat…

“When it was my birthday this year I asked if anyone wanted to go out for dinner and the leader announced in response that she was pregnant again.”

she always has my back

moon energy in overdrive

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

That's so us.

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In 2024, we’re more progressive than we ever were before. You can’t throw around slurs like you used to (thank goodness), and if you do, other people may get involved. There’ s also a lot of debate around tipping servers. You’re either on one side, or the other. Either you’re for tipping, and you like to tip to show your appreciation, or you refuse to tip on principle. It can cause strife even between friends and family members. The tippers are holier than tho…

Summer vacation doesn't have to be for just your kid

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When you marry someone , you sign up not just to live and deal with the person, but to deal with their family as well. Depending on how close your partner is to their family, they can be so deeply involved, which isn’t always how someone wants their relationship to be. Some people love family, and they like these wholesome get-togethers. Some people, on the other hand, want more privacy and space from family, and just like to know they live their own lives. An…