Your family should always come first in your priorities. But what happens if your priorities diverge and you're not sure which side to support? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) lost the love of his life a long time ago. OP remarried following the devastating and unexpected loss. In order to provide a comfortable life for their children, OP's second wife is requesting a portion of the estate left by his late wife. To honor the desires of his late wi…

You should be willing to go above and beyond in order to ensure the happiness of the people you care about. However, what would you do if your sister—with whom you have lost contact—kept ‘dumping’ her kid on you out of the blue? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had no intention of having a big family. As a result, she and her spouse decided to have just one child. Therefore, the unexpected arrival of OP's sister's child in need of childcare caused s…

Childcare is a tremendous responsibility because it is your job for a defined amount of time to ensure that the children you are caring for are safe and sound. However, the benefit of babysitting is that when the parents return home at the appointed time, you are compensated and free to go about the rest of the day. How would you handle it if the parents of the children you were caring for never returned home? The story below is an account of a confused babysitter. The original poster (OP) has…

Your family should come first at all times. Having stated that how would you react if your partner disregarded your advice on raising and guiding your children? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse have been together for a long time. Before getting married and starting a family, they made a deal that the kids would be responsible for paying the rent and groceries after they finished school. However, when it came time for their younge…

There are times in life when you have to make tough decisions that will alter your course indefinitely. Thus, how can you ensure that you're making informed decisions? How can you be sure that, in ten years, you won't wake up feeling sad and full of regrets, remembering the good moments in the past and wondering what could have been? The story below is an account of a confused boyfriend. The original poster (OP) must make a difficult decision. Even though OP and his girlfriend are just in their…

The cornerstone of each marriage is compromise. However, how would it make you feel if your spouse refused to compromise or give up and you were faced with having to make concessions for the good of the family? The narrative that follows is the story of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been married for a long time. However, the husband is asking OP to give up her work and become a stay-at-home mother now that they have children together. OP thought about his req…

In a marriage, trust and respect must be reciprocated. The story that follows tells the tale of a resentful wife. The original poster (OP) has a lengthy history with her husband. A year after they were married, OP's husband had an affair, which led to the birth of her child and the end of her happily ever after. Following months of therapy, OP was crushed by this news and made the decision to give her husband another chance—but with two conditions. She won't have to spend time with his son, and…

Even after reconciling with an old friend, she realizes the reason why she left her behind in the first place.

Family should always come first. Having said that, how would you respond if your fiancé presented you with an ultimatum, forcing you to choose between your relationship with your family and your relationship with him? The story below is an account of a heartbroken fiancé. The original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé had dated for a while. Since their mother left and there are no other caregivers, OP has made it clear from the start that looking after her siblings comes first. When they first got…

A wedding is a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. Family members and closest friends of the happy couple are present at the wedding. But what would you do if, at your mother-in-law's invitation, a dozen or so strangers unexpectedly showed up at your wedding? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) just tied the knot with the love of her life in a beautiful ceremony attended by all of their closest family and friend…

Losing someone you love is never easy. However, in order to heal, a person must possess the inner fortitude to forgive and move on, putting the past behind them, where it belongs. The story that follows tells the tale of a resentful wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had been together for nearly a decade. Things went south for OP after learning that her husband had cheated on her following the birth of her first child. However, to keep the family together, OP decided to overlook her…

Your family should always come first. That being said, is it appropriate for you to violate your end of a contract if one of the parties breaks it, regardless of who the other party is? The brother who is frustrated is described in the story below. Using financial leverage, the original poster (OP) was able to join his younger brother's wedding party. The brother of OP is planning his wedding, but he's having trouble locating a venue that fits within his budget. As a result, OP graciously volun…

Vacations are supposed to be fun and carefree. Every year, we eagerly anticipate our vacations since it is the time when we can finally let go of our daily responsibilities and focus solely on enjoying all that this world has to offer. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had booked a trip to Bali for themselves and a few friends. Despite being the sole childless couple, they agreed to divide the expenses equally to make sure everything w…

In any kind of connection, romantic or platonic, honesty is paramount. Therefore, how would you react if someone penalized you for telling them the truth? After all, finding the truth isn't always easy. The story below is an account of a protective sister. In an attempt to learn from their mother's mistakes and not repeat them, the original poster (OP) and her sister promised to notify each other right away if they saw any behavior that mirrored that of their mother after becoming parents. Ther…

"She’s living irresponsibly and I don’t want to enable that behavior."

It is important to possess good time management skills. Planning and managing your time is crucial if you want to avoid being lost or forgotten while sailing on a worldwide cruise ship. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) had recently graduated from high school. As a graduation gift, her parents invited her on a cruise. OP emphasized that because they have a reputation for being late, they must alter the way they behave and make every effort to adher…