The bond between a married couple is intricate, dynamic, and multifaceted. Before entering the holy union, one should have covered all the bases and checked all the boxes. The most important thing to make sure of is that your spouse is over his ex and fully committed to you and the future you share. This is the story of a grieving wife. Having recently tied the knot with her current spouse, the original poster (OP) had high hopes for a happy future. In regards to her marriage, as OP puts it, ‘I…

Well, this is awkward

Welcome internet gals. Friendships aren’t easy, to say the least. People can have different ideas of what it means to be friends, or how loyal they’ll be as friends. Losing a friend can be as painful as a breakup in a romantic relationship. The turmoil and separation from the person, the tearing apart of good memories together. They’ve played a huge role in your life and then in one foul swoop they’re gone. Long lasting friendships, on the other hand, can be a beautiful and enriching experience…

Major win for the bride

Weddings are joyous occasions intended to honor a loving couple. That being said, how would you respond if your sister—the bride—insisted on having you color your waves brown for the reception in order to prevent you from taking away from her spotlight? The story below describes the frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is a baker, therefore in the lead-up to the wedding, she offered to help her sister and manage the cake herself. But the bride was not amused by OP's alleged meek particip…

Thank you, next!

Why have a big white wedding when you can just photoshop it!

Future Mrs.

Deep breaths

The cornerstone of a marriage is unity. Together with your partner, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way because you present a unified front. Having said that, how would you react if your partner continuously ranked someone else higher than you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. For six years, the original poster was in a relationship with her now-fiancé. From the beginning of their relationship, OP sensed that her fiancée’s best friend did not think hig…

Festive events such as weddings are designed to pay tribute to the union of the bride and groom. However, how would you respond if the couple had decided to have a child-free wedding and then were angry when you failed to show up? The story below tells the story of the disappointed bride. The original poster (OP) conveys her displeasure with her now-husband's best friend. For her child-free wedding, OP and her hubby opted to invite only their closest friends and family. They were determined tha…

At all times, your family should come first. It is your unstated responsibility as a sibling to keep your younger siblings in mind at all times. You are their strongest ally, best friend, and guardian. But how would you react if your sister attempted to take advantage of your generosity by asking you to pay for her opulent wedding? Would you politely give in out of love for your brother, or would you stand your ground and refuse? The sibling who is frustrated is described in the story below. Th…

Plan a wedding, plan a honeymoon, but don't plan who you'll be inviting, because your parents will do that for you. Parents will make your wedding all about them. The proof is in the pudding… This woman had planned a small, affordable wedding at an all inclusive resort with flights included for guests. Her and her husband prioritized affordability, choosing a venue with cheap flights and offering financial help to guests who needed it. They could do this because they only had 50 guests, and the…

The months leading up to the wedding can be stressful and taxing. Therefore, even if it defies convention, some decide to elope or, in the opposite case, organize a last-minute wedding ceremony attended only by their closest friends and family members. The story below is an account of a confused friend. The original poster (OP) talks about how he went to the ‘costume party’ and found out that it was, in fact, a wedding ceremony. As soon as OP learned what was happening, he ran to the groom and…

A bachelorette party that includes some of your closest friends and family members is sure to be successful. Therefore, there is only one appropriate response when asked if you would be interested in going: yes. The story below is of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) recently became engaged. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, the girls decided to throw OP a bachelorette party. OP's closest girlfriends are all in attendance. When OP's brother found out about the upcoming gatheri…

The mother of the family is unreplaceable. It doesn't matter if she is physically present or absent; her spirit and vitality will endure no matter what. So, how would you respond if your stepdaughter tried to paint you in the role of the evil stepmother who married her father solely because of his ‘great’ financial situation? Would you put up a battle to defend your reputation, or would you suffer in silence? The tale that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) is a…