A baby's birth is a momentous occasion. An occasion to be honored and treasured. But shouldn't the mother also get some kind of respect or credit for all the hard work she put in before the baby arrived? The story of a frustrated daughter-in-law is presented below. The original poster (OP) had recently welcomed her first child into the world. Everyone is in awe of the blushing baby, and deservedly so. However, rather than indulging OP and making her feel like the superwoman that she is, the mot…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, there are instances in which you must put your needs and wants first. Does that mean you're a selfish person? or simply human? The story that follows is about an unhappy relative. The original poster (OP), who had moved to Germany with her husband and their four-month-old child, got an invitation to a cousin's wedding in the United States. OP had initially intended to travel to the wedding, even though she was aware that it would be highly…

another coffee please

“He then has the audacity to tell me to put on a smile.” - OP about her husband

Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, are there boundaries that even your nearest and dearest should not cross? The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. For the first time ever, the original poster (OP) is about to become a grandmother. Her son got married to Sierra, and the two of them are expecting their first child together. All the same, Sierra asked OP to make the trip to her home state in order to help her in getting ready for the baby's arrival. OP in…

she brought her own mini fridge

Maybe MIL can stop taking pain killers, too!

Sunday is for resting, but now with your precious baby

The birth of a new child is a joyous occasion for the family. Having said that, even if you disagree with what the parents are asking for, you still need to respect their boundaries in order to enable both of them to seamlessly transition into parenthood. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) had recently become a mom to an adorable baby girl. Things went quite well for the duration of the pregnancy. The idea of a newborn child joining the famil…

Your family should always come first, but who gets to decide who counts as family? Are they the people you were born into, or are they the ones who will always be there for you in good times and bad? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had recently adopted a cute little baby. They told their family and friends about their plans and waited impatiently for the adoption to be finalized. But before they embarked on their new path as parent…

The three primary tenets of marriage are friendship, loyalty, and mutual trust. But what should one do if the other party violates the trust and the partnership agreement? An update regarding a husband's claims of financial adultery against his spouse can be seen below. The original poster (OP) asked for marital tips on Reddit. To put things in perspective, OP has been married to her partner for over ten years. They decided to open separate bank accounts for entertainment and leisure and a sing…

'I need him there'

Girl best friends can be great for our partners—until they go all Baby-Zilla for your baby shower.

The welcoming of a new baby into the family is a joyous occasion. It does, however, include specific modifications made by family members to better suit the expectant parents. The story below tells the tale of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had recently welcomed a baby boy into the family. Together, they decided that they would not introduce the baby to the family during the first month of his life. However, what OP failed to realize is that the rules only apply…

They changed the baby's name!

Is There Such A Thing As A Chill Summer With Kids?