In most relationships, the following statement is a very simple and obvious one: our romantic partners should live up to their titles and act like partners . But this woman’s partner , whose story she posted to Reddit for advice doesn’t seem to get it. The original poster (OP), a 20-year-old woman, tried to do something nice for her boyfriend's birthday, planning a fancy dinner date. But things went sideways fast when the boyfriend showed up with his buddy and the buddy's girlfriend without giv…

Stories are always saved in the "archive" tab, even Close Friends stories—just saying...

You deserve so much better, bestie.

He was acting like his father... The father his own mother divorced.

You should always prioritize your family. That stated, are you to blame for the mistakes made by your father? Does your mother's happiness really require you to give up your own? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) just gave birth to her first child. OP and her spouse withheld from sharing the baby's name until after he or she was delivered. For this reason, when the baby was born, they were thrilled to announce the name they had chosen. However, upo…

The marriage contract is a legal agreement that upholds the holy bond of matrimony between you and your partner. The goal of marriage is to be everlasting. But when is it wise to separate? The story below is an account of a confused husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his wife for a considerable amount of time. From the beginning, OP has shared his views on children and his excitement about the possibility of having his own someday. You can only imagine his astonishment, then,…

If you have nothing to hide, someone going through your phone shouldn't even feel like that big of a deal... Right?

Typically, in a romantic relationship, you envision a future together. You envision living together, getting engaged, married, and possibly starting a family. You envision the two of you overcoming every challenge life presents. The story below is of a devastated girlfriend. The original poster (OP) and her partner have been together for a long time. They envisioned themselves living together in an apartment, taking incredible vacations, and just enjoying life. But all of that was put on pause…

So who is going to ghost first this time?

Loyalty is a beautiful trait in someone and should be valued. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner abandoned you and your family in favor of a friend? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his spouse for a considerable amount of time. With the exception of the odd disagreement here and there, their home is generally peaceful. All that changed, though, when the wife of the original poster offered to take in her closest…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your sister—who is essentially trying to spare you from heartache—broke your heart by telling the entire family the darkest secrets about you and your spouse? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. More than a decade ago, when they first started dating, OP's spouse had an illicit relationship with a fellow…

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. So, after spending hours upon hours cooking your partner a delicious Christmas meal, what would you do if he arrived late and carrying a cheap bottle of wine? The story below is an account of a frustrated girlfriend. The original poster (OP) and her boyfriend had been together for a considerable amount of time. She was quite excited to plan her boyfriend a lovely Christmas dinner, even though she had just begun a new job and had numerous shifts in her…

It's not easy to express love with words. The reason you love someone or the reason you set aside a piece of your heart for them. The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) had just become engaged to her prince charming, the man of her dreams. However, not long after they made their engagement public, a lot of people started to wonder if her fiancé wasn't deserving of someone better than her—or, more accurately, someone who was on his ‘level’. Since she…

In a friendship, trust and loyalty are crucial components. So, what would you do if a friend violated your confidence while it was advantageous, just to turn around once karma struck? Would you stand back and tell her that if she made the bed, it's time to lay in it, or would you still have her back as if nothing had happened? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. As a gesture of support, she thus complied…

A partnership requires a great deal of effort and sacrifice on both sides. As a result, the couple experiences both good and bad times; nonetheless, it is precisely because of these that they grow stronger and better equipped to deal with the challenges that life presents. The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) has been dating his partner for an extended period of time. Like in any relationship, there were qualities in his partner that OP cherished and…

Did they want to pay for half of the reception too? Didn't think so.