Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, is there ever a circumstance in which turning down help is preferable? that is, putting your needs and principles ahead of those around you? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for quite some time. In an attempt to avoid future contentions, they decided early in their relationship to maintain a joint bank account for bills and domestic costs a…

Your family should always come first in all you do. But if your whole family had been withholding something from you for more than five years, how would you respond? Would you be able to move on and forgive, or would the past permanently ruin your relationship? The story below is an account of a heartbroken father. The original poster (OP) and his wife of more than 25 years recently got divorced. The divorce was quick because of his ex-wife's adultery, which has been going on for more than five…

Your family should always be your top priority. However, what action would you take if you found out that the girl you have loved and nurtured is not truly yours? The story below is an account of a heartbroken husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been together for over ten years. OP married his wife with the sincere belief that she was the love of his life and that he would never experience love of that magnitude ever again. Thus, he was horrified to find that his wife had been…

The day of your wedding is dedicated to you and your future. Thus, how would you feel if a friend accidentally stole the show at your bridal shower and announced her pregnancy? The story below is an account of a confused friend. The initial poster (OP) and her partner were taken aback when they learned they were expecting a baby. OP received an invitation to her high school friend's bridal shower shortly after she found out she was pregnant. The girls insisted that OP relax and have a drink wit…

Weddings commemorate the joining of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. As bridesmaids, it is our responsibility to ease the bride's transition in the days leading up to the wedding. But would you, without a doubt, submit to every whim and desire thrust upon you to please the bride? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. So, when her sister asked her to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, she was taken…

Friendship, honesty, and trust are essential for a happy marriage since without them, the union would not survive the test of time. The following story tells the tale of a cunning wife. It was just recently disclosed to the original poster (OP) that her husband had been engaging in extramarital affairs. But before filing for divorce, OP reasoned that it would be best to settle her affairs, so she held off on disclosing her husband's infidelity. That's why she found a job, acquired full ownershi…

You should always put your family members' wants and comfort first, and you should be prepared to go above and beyond to ensure their comfort and needs are met. The original poster (OP) and her aunt had never gotten along. Her aunt had teased her about her weight when she was a little child. Having said that, during OP's 18th birthday celebration, things drastically deteriorated. OP was nervous and undecided about inviting her aunt to take part in the celebrations. But after giving it some thou…

"She’s playing terrible mind games with me and she’s exploiting my insecurities..."

The union of two people in the holy tie of matrimony is celebrated at a wedding. On this day, the partners promise to support one another in good times and bad, in health and sickness. The story below tells the story of the frustrated young man. The original poster (OP) has been seeing a married, much older woman for a while now. The woman tricked him into thinking that she and her husband were getting a divorce soon. But OP was shocked to learn that none of this was true and that she had been…

Family bonds are complex and ever-changing. Parents go above and beyond to ensure that their children are happy. However, occasionally, when one child requires a little more love and attention than the others, it is easy to get caught up in his or her problems and forget about the needs of the rest of the family. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) recounts his personal experience of growing up with well-intentioned parents. The original poster, the sole…

"When I asked, her reaction was ‘Isn't that the role that requires a lot of work?’"

Children are a blessing. Months pass while expectant parents anxiously await the birth of their unborn child, and when that day finally comes, it is the most memorable day of their lives. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) recently learned that she and her husband are expecting a third daughter. So, overcome with joy, they decided to announce the gender of the baby to the family. To their surprise, however, instead of receiving an outpouring…

Your family should always come first. However, what should you do if, although your family is your first priority, you are their last priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) is the family's eldest child. Compared to his younger sister, OP's parents had never paid him as much time or attention. Additionally, when the siblings grew older, the issue was made worse by the unprecedented levels of favoritism, which worsened the already tense relationship…

It's risky to overstay your welcome. For my part, I'd rather show up early and be among the first to leave than linger and ignore any indications that the hosts are trying to evict you. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. A serious lack of finances forced the original poster (OP) and his wife to move in with his mother. Sharing a confined space strained the already tenuous relationship between OP and his mother, who had never been close. But when OP's wife celebrated her birthday…

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

Ensuring the happiness and health of your children is your ultimate goal as a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. The original poster, often known as OP, just went through a divorce. Following a cordial and amicable divorce, the two individuals pursued new romantic relationships. The two couples got along well at first, but their dynamic shifted dramatically once OP's daughter received the assets she inherited from her paternal grandparents through the mail. The daught…