Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s too common of a story when a woman is deeply unimpressed with her husband’s behavior. There’s the phrase deadbeat dad for a reason . You don’t hear the same descriptions of women and moms, not that they can’t be uninvolved, but it’s not the stereotype. Men have the standard that it’s impressive when they at least show up emotionally or mentally. Even though this is the case, it’s not every father, and nowadays men are opening up and talkin…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Relationships take many turns. We all have our set ways of communication, expressing ourselves, feeling loved, and emotional attachment. Trying to orchestrate these things with someone else is never easy, especially when life’s spontaneous struggles surprise us out of nowhere. You may feel happy and stable with someone, like everything is perfect and you’ve finally found the one. But people will show their true colors eventually, and when they do it can be an…

Welcome back people of the internet cosmos. We love a story of a rocky relationship; there’s just something so satisfying about being able to read what two people are going through, analyze it, and choose a side. Instead of concentrating on our own lives or interpersonal issues, we can easily delve into other people’s problems. We love to indulge in drama as long as it’s not our own. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this piece, the couple has been together for a couple years. Based on th…

Weddings are a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. To put it simply, marriage is a time to celebrate new beginnings and love. Therefore, it makes sense that attending an event like this on your own would make you feel nervous and uneasy. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attempted to attend a wedding. By attempted, I mean, OP was invited to a wedding but refused entry upon her arrival. For some c…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There are a few qualities of relationships that are essential for success . Any healthy relationship should consist of reciprocity, respect, understanding, good communication, among much more. Without empathy for your partner, or a willingness to work through issues, the relationship will go nowhere. You can’t have an agreement on something, and then change your mind at the last minute, or drag your feet. Staying true to the situation and your…

Those aren't real friends.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the interne t. Supporting and being supported by your partner are crucial aspects to any healthy relationship. You should be able to make decisions together, come to agreements, and move forward amicably and respectfully. Support is accepting your partner, but within reason. Of course, there are many things that can’t be supported, because at the end of the day, you still have to take care of yourself. If your livelihood is threatened by your partner's decis…

The bar is low

He proved to her that she was not a priority.

Yikes!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When we hear the word ‘friendship,’ what comes to mind? People, memories of hanging out with girlfriends, laughing over pizza about our families, exes, and everything in between, crying to each other, seeking advice about guys, dates, parents, and work. Usually, a friend is someone you can rely on, who cheers you up, who you have a connection with and can trust, but it isn’t always the case. This Reddit thread is about that type of ‘friend.’ So…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. If there’s one thing everyone should be able to rely on, it’s their parents. Parents should be there for their children through thick and thin; balancing compassion and empathy, with life lessons to instill. Without a parent’s guidance, it’s nearly impossible to navigate the world of relationships, or anything else for that matter. When you don’t get the empathy and support you need from your family, it can cause some unhealthy coping mechanisms, attachment st…

A marriage is a vow of love and a legal contract that binds you to your spouse for eternity. Therefore, before you ask your significant other to marry you, you should be fairly certain that they are the ones you were meant to be with. The story below is an account of a confused wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner had only recently tied the knot, having dated on and off since high school. Soon after they reconnected, the two realized they had been destined to be. Therefore, they marri…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In relationships, there are manifold ways of abusing someone. It doesn’t always look like hitting, though that’s horrible enough. Psychological abuse is still abuse, and tormenting someone’s mind for your own personal gain or entertainment is a pretty disgusting practice. It stems from a place of either immaturity and lack of emotional intelligence enough to deal with problems, instead of getting defensive, or it’s just plain malicious . A lot…

The goal is marriage. You eventually walk down the aisle toward the person you will spend the rest of your life—and maybe start a family with—after a period of courting during which you get to know your partner through both his and her best and worst moments. The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) recently married the person she believed to be her true love. They are now officially married after three years of dating and a year of engagement. However, the m…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Marriage isn’t what it used to be. It used to be more common, with a lot of emphasis put on its sanctity. Divorce was less common, and even looked down upon. Through high divorce rates, or watching your parents contempt for each other, people are looking at marriage through a different lens than before. People are waiting, they’re getting married later, and sometimes they’re not getting married at all. In this Reddit piece, the woman here tells…