"Am I obligated to keep making an effort for someone who just can't or won't reciprocate?"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In this day and age, going no contact with family members is more and more common. It doesn’t matter if it’s your mother, daughter, sister, brother, or father, if someone does or says something you don’t like, it’s common protocol to never speak to them again. It’s a bit extreme, and not to mention dramatic, but of course everyone is entitled to their decisions. If you don’t want someone in your life, then no one can force you. So what’s the pr…

"So she threw a rehearsal dinner bigger and fancier than our wedding at a wedding venue."

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. For some people, birthdays are a big deal. Some people want the works – party, gifts, cards, cake, and all the attention on them. Some people even plan multiple events for their birthday, and you’re left wondering if they thought they had a birth ‘month’ instead of a birthday. Others don’t want a party at all and refuse to plan anything. I even know the type who refuses to tell others when their birthday is! In this Reddit thread, the original…

We’re all familiar with the archetype of the evil step-mother. Albeit it’s rooted in archaic fairy tales, all art is some sort of representation of real life. It’s clearly based on something, and even most Disney movies omit a mother, or there’s the typical evil step-mother. Regardless of if you agree with this caricature, the story below portrays a step-mother who may have acted out of line. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is the step-mother who’s banished her step-daughter fro…

There's a fine line between fashionably late and entitlement.

"This majorly upset me because this whole pregnancy has not felt like a partnership what so ever. He only made one of my several ultrasounds..."

Welcome back internet girlies. When you’re in a marriage or partnership, one tends to rely on the other for certain things. This reciprocal dynamic is essential. We all need someone to rely on (within reason), and your partner should be your main support system . During the course of long-term love, it’s common to develop habits with partners as well, and even if boundaries are crossed, it’s all in the realm of normal relationships. It may not be ideal to feel like your partner has childish qua…

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. Communication is crucial to ensuring that the relationship endures. Having stated that how would you feel if your partner ignored your birthday wish each and every year while pretending to know better? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his wife had been married for a considerable amount of time. For a very long time, the wife chose to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays,…

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…

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…

“I'm pregnant with our second now, and I'm sure I'm hormonal, so missing out on these memories she made might be affecting me more than it normally would…”

The first thing a parent should do is name their child. You are securing their place in the world by granting them a name they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Therefore, the responsibility is great and ought not to be disregarded. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child, a daughter. She had known since she was a young girl that she would name her firstborn daughter Seraphina. Unfortunately, before O…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. Marriages are full of compromises, a nd no one’s relationship is perfect. Someone may want that cute ‘good morning’ text everyday, whereas it could be petulant for the other. Someone may like to cook together, while the other prefers to eat out. Regardless of your preferences, you need to find some sort of middle ground with your partner, and sacrifice some of your wants. But when someone is just plain uninvolved in caring, or seeming uninterested in your…

Saying 'no' to insistent family members is not a piece of cake.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Birthdays mean a lot to some people . It’s not necessarily about the day itself, or doing something greatly extravagant, but rather that your partner has acknowledged it, and wants to make it a happy and special day for you. Some women like a homemade dinner, some like a romantic getaway, and some prefer jewelry. All this woman wants is a night in, to order food, and for her husband to remember that it’s her birthday . He fails to do all of the…