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…

I will never understand why people are so reluctant to do the right thing when it comes to relationships. I get that sometimes it is hard, to be honest with yourself and your partner, but surely being honest is so much better for both people than leading each other on and wasting your time. So this is a message for anyone in a relationship right now – If you don't feel like they are the one, do both of you a favor and simply break up. Don't lie, don't cheat, don't ghost – All you have to do is…

Marriage can be one of the most beautiful things in the world. Going through life with someone, through the thick and thin, and facing the world together is soul opening and enriching. Though it’s not always a walk in the park , its challenges still excite both partners to grow and share life together, which bonds them closer and closer. But unfortunately, people change, and sometimes for the worse. Though you may think you married someone, they may not turn out to be the person you thought the…

Hey there, men and women of the internet. I think we’ve all heard the phrase, ‘communication is key,’ and whoever said it knows what they were talking about. Communication is key in any relationship. We always assume the other person can read our thoughts and feelings, and truthfully, they can’t. Without expressing our feelings, how we want to be treated, and how we want to be loved, it won’t just come miraculously. Albeit, with that being said, it’s exactly what the original poster (OP) did. I…

How do you deal with a husband who disregards your needs?

How can you know that you are 100% over your ex and are ready to start dating again? There is no guidebook to handling breakups, and even if there was, each breakup is unique, and each person handles this emotional experience differently, so there can't be a single solution that works for everybody. With that in mind, I do think that if 10 years after a breakup you are still affected by your ex and what happened between you two, then you should definitely seek help, especially if there is someo…

The love a mother can give is unmatched. The idea that there is someone out there who will reach across the sky to guarantee your well-being has tremendous allure. Still, how would you respond if your mother-in-law disapproved of your partner? Would you try to make up for it if he noticed the disparities between you and your siblings, or would you just accept things the way they are? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. For over a decade, the original poster (OP) has been married…

Hey there internet ladies and gentlemen. Marriage is full of many ups and downs, from first dates to saying, ‘I do,’ these ephemeral moments transgress through a narrow tunnel solidifying what you know as your relationship. These moments build upon each other, inflicting memories that may or may not be forgotten. Two people have to be careful, conducting themselves with tact, respect, and gentleness with their partners. It’s a telltale sign of immaturity when you work against each other, and no…

Above all, your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how can you decide when to set limits and draw the line with your dear ones? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) insisted that her brother vacate her home. To put things in perspective, OP inherited her grandmother's home following her passing. As a result, she agreed to let her brother—who was then married with children—rent the house for less than the going rate. However, he…

There are times, whether we like to admit it or not when our ego clouds our judgment and drives us to act against our moral convictions. The ex-husband's account of his frustrations is given below. The original poster (OP) recently went through a divorce. His marriage failed, as he made clear in the post, and a split was inevitable. Following the divorce, his now ex-wife was forced to return to work, which significantly reduced her quality of life. The ex-wife was affected by this change and th…

Buying someone you love a birthday gift is more than just picking up the most expensive item at a store. The gift has to show you actually care about that person, that you take an interest in things they enjoy, and that you know what would make them happy. If you truly care for the person you are buying a gift for, choosing that gift should not be that hard. Sometimes, even when they don't fully mean it, people miss the whole point of gift-giving and completely fumble with their present, like t…