“He asked why I couldn't just do it ."

She volunt-told her to babysit!

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Your family should always come first. But while you're on vacation, are you still supposed to be the responsible aunt that everyone knows and loves, or are you allowed to unwind and enjoy yourself without a single worry in the world? The story below describes the sister who is frustrated. In the next months, it is anticipated that the original poster (OP) will take a much-needed vacation. OP is eager to go because she hasn't had the chance to travel in over ten years. Things quickly became heat…

As much as we may not like to acknowledge it, the nanny is the most vital component of any well-functioning home. All they want is to make life as easy as possible for the parental figure. But what about the life of the nanny? In a partnership that seems to be mutually beneficial, what rights does she have? The story below is an account of a frustrated nanny. For the last ten years, the original poster (OP) has been providing nanny services and annual babysitting services. At first, everything…

Family should always come first. Even so, how would you react if your in-laws purchased the house next door and wanted to relocate ‘within walking distance’ of you? Would the thought of your mother-in-law's face scare you every morning, or would you be grateful for the extra help? The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her partner recently bought their first home together. At first, everything appeared to be going rather well for OP,…

As a parent, you spend most of your time with your children. Whether one works in the public sector or manages their own private space, the house, being a parent is one of the greatest challenges someone can face. It's a constant struggle with a healthy mix of positive and negative experiences that never ceases to astound me. But how would you react if your sister-in-law asserted that you don't need or deserve a vacation from the kids since you are a stay-at-home mother? This is the story of a…

For many parents who want to run their lives as smoothly as possible, nannies are the holy grail. Considering this, how would you respond if your sister-in-law tried to lure your nanny away with the promise of a bigger payday? The story below is of a dumbfounded mother. The original poster (OP), a mother of three, hired the most incredible nanny to help her take care of the children. The nanny is dependable, creative, and well-liked by the children. As a result, OP quickly agreed to the nanny's…

Just because she's your sister doesn't mean you have to break your back for her

Babysitting nightmare

Babysitting is no walk in the park

I hope she quits

It's not easy but is it worth it? 100%!

Rip our sleep schedules

Well.. when you put it that way

Going through a breakup is hard enough, but when you throw a cheating ex into the mix, welp, that becomes a whole other level of emotional turmoil. And if that wasn't enough, imagine adding kids into the equation. Because who doesn't love a little bit of chaos in an already messy situation? Welp, that's exactly what we have in store for y'all today: a messy divorce followed by an even messier… co-parenting situation, if you will. The highlight is on a recently divorced couple whose been togethe…