Whether you like it or not, your family and your husband's family will always come first since they are a permanent part of your life. The sister-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had promised to host her husband's nieces and nephews for a few days so they could explore the city and spend a long weekend away from home. Things were going pretty well at first, but when she found out that some of her most important possessions were disappearing, thi…

Weddings are joyous occasions intended to honor a loving couple. That being said, how would you respond if your sister—the bride—insisted on having you color your waves brown for the reception in order to prevent you from taking away from her spotlight? The story below describes the frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is a baker, therefore in the lead-up to the wedding, she offered to help her sister and manage the cake herself. But the bride was not amused by OP's alleged meek particip…

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Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you respond if your sister-in-law asked you to bring lunch to work every day due to her inability to continue purchasing expensive meals on a daily basis due to debt? The sister-in-law who is displeased is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) works at the same company as her estranged sister-in-law. Every night, OP and her partner cook their meals ahead of time to avoid wasting money on trivial things. Thi…

When you get engaged, you envision the scene in which the person you love most will bend over and propose marriage. Tenderly tucked into the exquisite blue box, the exquisite diamond ring, sparkling in the moonlight and casting a shadow over the stars. This is the story of a fiancé who is flabbergasted. Recently, the original poster (OP) proposed to his long-term partner with an elegantly designed diamond ring. The now-fiance misplaced the priceless ring while hiking and gave up all chance of f…

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Successes should be acknowledged. No matter the size or scope, one must constantly recognize and be proud of their accomplishments. So, what would you do if the success of one person seemed to eclipse the talent of the others? The story that follows describes the confused mother. The original poster (OP) is currently a mother of two daughters: her stepdaughter and her biological daughter. To put things in perspective, OP had only been married for a year to her current partner. The two families…

In a relationship, sacrifice and compromise are necessary. But what would you do if you began to suspect that your partner was taking advantage of you in order to finance her lavish lifestyle? Would you stick to the truth and insist she make some financial contributions, or would you give her everything she wants because you love her and want the best for her? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had moved in with his girlfriend. At first, everything…

Family comes first at all times. If, however, your sister tried to take advantage of you just because it suits her, how would you respond? Would you quietly give in to her ridiculous demands for the sake of her three defenseless children, or would you stand your ground? This is the story of a perplexed sister. After a contentious divorce, the older sister of the original poster (OP) desired to live with her and her spouse until she could afford to start anew. OP and her spouse eventually agreed…

Family should always come first because it is the most important thing in life. But what would you do if, on one of the most significant days of your life, your grandfather and stepfather were fighting over who gets to walk you down the aisle? The story below is an account of a frustrated stepdaughter. In the coming months, the original poster (OP) is set to tie the knot with her true love. But instead of acting as helpful observers, the bridal party has forced their grievances and expectations…

In a relationship, there are two possible outcomes. In the first, the couple lives happily ever after, but in the second, they split up and decide to lead completely separate lives. A frustrated man who had just been dumped tells his story below. The original poster (OP) and his ex-partner worked together to decide what would be the best course of action in the given situation after their separation, and they subsequently split peacefully. All that changed, though, when OP's girlfriend texted h…

Nothing is more important than family. You can always count on your family to support you in good times and bad. Who, though, do you regard as family? Who raised you and molded you into the person you are today, or is it the individuals who brought you into this world and then abandoned you to fend for yourself? The story below is the story of a confused individual. The Original Poster (OP) entered foster care at the age of eleven weeks. At four years old, he was formally adopted by his amazing…

Nowadays, women can roam the world and pursue previously unattainable heights without being restricted to the household. Because of this, some individuals still find it hard to believe that women are no longer inferior to the glorious male gender. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated daughter. The Original Poster (OP) is a 28-year-old wildlife biologist. OP recently completed her master's degree and she plans to go to doctoral school. Unfortunately, her father still sees her as…

In life, friends come and go, but your family is forever. So, how would you respond if your own brothers no longer considered you to be family? Would you give up and admit defeat, or would you persist in attempting to make amends? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) recalls the moment she realized her siblings had never seen her as a member of the family. OP, the youngest of her siblings, has always held her three older brothers in high regard.…

Not all relationships have happy endings. Sometimes a couple finds that their relationship is no longer working out and that it is best for them to split up so they can lead independent lives. That being said, while all endings are tough, infidelity-related endings—breakups in particular—are especially hurtful. In the story that follows, a woman finds out that her husband is divorcing her through her kids. The Original Poster (OP) had spent nearly a decade blissfully married to her now ex-husba…

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