In relationships, money should never be discussed, especially if you are just starting out and don't yet have joint financial responsibilities that could influence your future. The story that follows describes a perplexed mother. The Original Poster (OP) shares her confusion in a candid Reddit post. She tells us that her son has been seeing this beautiful young woman who just so happens to come from a very wealthy family. However, the son finds it challenging to accept gifts from his spouse due…

A wedding is a happy occasion. It is the everlasting connection of two individuals and two families. But what would you think if, after all of your preparation and years of anticipation, your own parents issued an ultimatum in an attempt to force you to comply and allow them to select who was allowed and wasn't allowed to attend your wedding? The story that follows centers on a stressed-out soon-to-be bride who took to Reddit to discuss her conflicting feelings: should she give in to her family…

In life, there are certain things we would rather laugh at than grieve over. For instance, backhanded compliments, which leave you scratching your head in confusion. Rather than take insulting remarks from random people personally, we've assembled a list of some of the cruelest—and hence funniest—statements we could possibly find. That being said, we girlies are such a close-knit group that any disrespect towards one of us has an equal impact on the rest of us. As you can see from the comments…

Some lines cannot be crossed

Marriage is a lovely ritual that unites two people for all eternity. A wedding necessitates careful planning in numerous domains such as choosing the caterer, keeping track of the guest list, hiring a DJ, and, of course, picking the bridal gown. So, how would you react if someone tried on your wedding dress without your permission or knowledge and then tried to place the blame on you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. The original poster (OP) intended to marry the man…

If no one is laughing, it's probably not a funny joke...

People come from different backgrounds. However, who are we to decide what is good and bad, right and wrong? The story that follows gives a detailed account of a boyfriend's frustration. Although he has been dating his girlfriend for some time, the Original Poster (OP) hasn't had the chance to get to know her family. However, all changed when OP's girlfriend invited him to her father's birthday celebration. When OP arrived at the vacation house, he was surprised to see it was staffed entirely b…

Divorce is never pleasant...especially if you have to see your exes new partner in your own home

A mother, a baby, and a car horn

When you're married, it's typically for the woman to take the man's last name. She doesn't have to; she can keep her maiden name, or the husband can take her last name. It's just a standard societal custom for the woman to take the man's. But what happens when you divorce? Apparently, it's pretty standard for the ex-wife to keep her husband's last name, especially if they have kids together. And in this story, that is exactly the case. Until the ex-husband's new fiance comes along. The finance…

You gotta take out the trash before you can move on

Some people want to live and die in delulu land

Boyfriend of the year

The idea of babies and everything related to welcoming new souls into the world is fascinating. Your child is the culmination of countless possibilities and struggles. However, there is nothing quite like witnessing your child find their way in the world. What would you do, then, if a family member attempted to cause you needless distress in order to satisfy their own needs? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) has two half-sisters. Since the two…

This story is proof that there are always important questions to ask your partner before getting married; just take it from these 30+ married women who wished they asked their spouse these questions before saying 'I do.' It's important to make sure you and your spouse are on the same page when it comes to things like financials, family, living arrangements, etc. before you get married and start a family and things become much more complicated. This wife is finding herself in a tricky situation…

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