If you were born with a name you couldn't stand, would you change it as soon as you became an adult, or would you go by a nickname your entire life? Well, this woman's birth name is Pennsylvania. Her parents are super patriotic and wanted to name all of their children after states. Unfortunately for the Original Poster (OP), Pennsylvania is a tough one to get stuck with. She was teased endlessly as a kid, mainly because her parents refused to let her go by her nickname, Penny. When she left for…

Choosing a name for your child is among the most difficult and stressful tasks you will likely face when getting ready for a child. A child's name is something they will carry with them through good times and bad. So, to use the most infamous quote in the history of television, 'With great power comes great responsibility', what would you do if your parents left you with a name that was too humiliating to ever use in public? The story below is an account of a confused daughter. Since childhood,…

Family should always come first because it is the most important thing in life. But what would you do if, on one of the most significant days of your life, your grandfather and stepfather were fighting over who gets to walk you down the aisle? The story below is an account of a frustrated stepdaughter. In the coming months, the original poster (OP) is set to tie the knot with her true love. But instead of acting as helpful observers, the bridal party has forced their grievances and expectations…

Weddings are happy occasions that may also be stressful at times. The drive to organize and execute a perfect day can sometimes cause the ones who matter most to suffer. The bride in the story below is puzzled. The original poster (OP) describes the moments building up to her big day. OP had worked together with her sister to organize the perfect wedding. OP's sister was the maid of honor for a while, but she was forced to step down from her esteemed position in order to take care of her health…

In this story, the bride's sister had initially offered to pay for half of her wedding as a gift to her. Considering how expensive weddings can be nowadays, this is an incredibly generous gift. However, the sister took back her offer after the bride betrayed her trust. One day, the bride casually mentioned to her sister that she had invited her ex-boyfriend to the wedding, and not only that, he was going to be a groomsman. The sister had been in a serious relationship with said ex-boyfriend for…

So romantic

Eras Tour or wedding?

It matters who you are with more than what you wear or where you go. Or at any rate, that's what people say. Having said that, it's a very different story on your wedding day, which is supposed to be your special day. The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP), who recently got married, just received her wedding photos. OP was initially thrilled about reliving the lovely day she enjoyed so much, however she quickly remembered how angry she had grown with her MI…

Weddings are a happy occasion. Given this, how would you react if your future daughter-in-law was acting apprehensive about the nuptials when, deep down, all you're really doing is trying to meet her expectations in order to make sure that your son and his fiancée have a smooth engagement? An account of a confused future mother-in-law can be found below. The Original Poster (OP) is ecstatic that her son will soon tie the knot. However, OP's future daughter-in-law went too far when she demanded…

But are secretly mad their best friend is being stolen

Awkward much?

A wedding is a happy occasion. It is the everlasting connection of two individuals and two families. But what would you think if, after all of your preparation and years of anticipation, your own parents issued an ultimatum in an attempt to force you to comply and allow them to select who was allowed and wasn't allowed to attend your wedding? The story that follows centers on a stressed-out soon-to-be bride who took to Reddit to discuss her conflicting feelings: should she give in to her family…

Family should come first at all times. But what would you do if your sister decided to design your wedding gown? In other words, the dress that you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl will now be in the hands of an aspiring seamstress… The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The Original Poster (OP) tells the story of how her step-sister asked to design her wedding gown. OP was first hesitant to agree because the sister is by no means a trained wedding dress designer…

when I say 'I want what they have' about a happy couple getting married, I mean the gifts and attention

Wedding drama appears again

Weddings are often accompanied by drama, and there is not much you can do about it. Somedays I am really grateful that I got married young and at least managed to finish with all that drama pretty early in my life. That being said, I get that weddings can be dramatic events for the bride and the groom because that day is one of the most important days of their lives. What I do not get, is why other people care so much about weddings that are not their own. For example, if I have a friend that I…