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Every marriage navigates life in a different way. Some stay at home with the kids while the other works, some hire a nanny, and some, well, they choose not to have babies in the first place. The story below is of a confused husband who truly believed he was being helpful. OP works to provide for his family, while his wife stays at home to look after the children. But because of a severe back problem, OP is confined to his home and is unable to work. He has decided that, while he is at home prep…

An inborn, uncontrollable response to another person is attraction. But what if the once-steamy attraction vanishes without warning? The story that follows centers on a frustrated wife whose partner has lost interest in her. For context, OP has been married to her spouse for six years. Four years ago, they welcomed their first child together. OP gained a lot of weight during and after her pregnancy, and giving birth had a detrimental effect on her health. For want of a better phrase, OP let her…

Essentially, siblings are just naturally born best friends. Somehow, people have a tendency to think that having an odd number of children is a recipe for disaster. Since the eldest will always be their parents' first love, it is said that they have it easy. The youngest child will always be the baby of the family, so they will have it even easier, but the middle child always seems to receive the short end of the stick. In the story that follows, an older sister expresses her anger at the birth…

A wedding commemorates the union of two individuals in the sacred bond of matrimony. Weddings also celebrate the union of two families. What would happen, though, if the families were at odds? Better yet, your prospective mother-in-law feels that you are 'stealing' her son from her... Well, the story below is an account of a frustrated bride-to-be. OP is ecstatic to be getting married to the man of her dreams. At first, everything appeared to be going smoothly, but when the monster-in-law—sorry…

Stepping in and taking on the role of stepmother could result in two distinct results. A happy blended family with strong bonds amongst all of the members would be the ideal result. On the opposite end, the second scenario can entail a disagreement about the appropriate level of parental authority between the biological parent and the stepparent. The story that follows is that of a frustrated wife who had, up until this point, happily welcomed her husband's daughter into her home. Since getting…

There are many different ways to make a living. There are various fields one might explore while seeking a quick fix or a career. Having said that, what would happen if someone's whole financial strategy consisted of taking advantage of others? The story below tells the tale of a frustrated young lady who refuses to see gold-digging as commonplace conduct. To put things in perspective, OP comes from a middle-class household, but her cousin—who we will refer to as Rachel for the purposes of this…

Oh, to be a woman in a man's world.

Marriage is difficult. Marriage is the one thing in life that gets considerably harder as one gets older as opposed to easier. The story that follows tells the tale of a husband who finally, after years of marriage, has had enough. OP and his wife have three beautiful kids together. OP was the breadwinner and his wife looked after the kids, so their lives were quite peaceful. However, everything changed when their youngest moved out to start his own independent adult life. The once tranquil hou…

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No one warns us that when we finally find that one special person, our prince charming if you wish, we don't only marry him, but his entire family. This could turn out to be a godsend or our greatest nightmare! The story below is an account of a young woman who, to put it mildly, does not get along with her future mother-in-law. Things take a bad turn, though, when MIL's son declares he wants to permanently end his relationship with his mother because he has finally had enough of her antics. ‘Y…

Girls, we just don't realize we're hungry too until we see the food. Totally legit.

A bride is never upstaged by anyone on her wedding day. Whether she likes it or not, she will be the focus of attention. She'll stand out from the crowd with her stunning white dress, hair, makeup, and radiant aura that comes with being young, happy, and in love. But occasionally, a person's fears take precedence over reason, and that's when things usually take a turn. The girl in the next story happens to be the bride's sister. The bride has given each bridesmaid a list of regulations and expe…

On your special day, having your father walk you down the aisle to your handsome and devoted husband-to-be is customary. It is intended to symbolize the father's blessing on his daughter as she assumes her new responsibilities as a wife and mother. But why not personalize the custom to make it exclusively for you? Regardless of biological kinship, why not pick the person you hold in the highest regard to walk you down the aisle on your big day? The following story goes into greater detail on th…

Participating in a friend's wedding generally means one of two things. First, it indicates that you are extremely well-organized. Secondly, it may suggest that the bride values your friendship so much and therefore couldn't imagine getting married without her closest friend by her side. Both of these explanations are incredibly flattering, regardless of how they relate to you and your situation. However, what happens if the bride goes too far, her expectations are not met, and, to be honest, yo…

What a commotion.