When your two favorite things in life are being with your kids but also not being with you kids.

Throwing a party and informing all your guests that it is ‘adults only’ because you don't want kids to attend, is completely fair and up to you. It is also completely fair and up to your guests to refuse the invitation, especially if they have kids who are forbidden from attending the party. If you cannot understand that a rule like that would minimize your guest list, then maybe you should reconsider the rule. That is what I would have said to the brother in this Reddit story, who got upset wi…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Having a baby is an immensely exciting time for any parent. From the pregnancy and birth, to actually spending time with the baby, the anticipation can make anyone drastically change. It’s normal to want to profusely brag and obsess over the baby; it becomes your world and new mothers have every right to be thrilled at the birth of their child. But when does it go too far? In this Reddit story, the sister has a baby after years of struggling . The baby is like…

In a marriage, trust and respect must be reciprocated. The story that follows tells the tale of a resentful wife. The original poster (OP) has a lengthy history with her husband. A year after they were married, OP's husband had an affair, which led to the birth of her child and the end of her happily ever after. Following months of therapy, OP was crushed by this news and made the decision to give her husband another chance—but with two conditions. She won't have to spend time with his son, and…

"And maybe, just maybe that Disney villain caricature of a woman will think twice before doing the same to another parent."

Family should always come first. Having said that, how would you respond if your fiancé presented you with an ultimatum, forcing you to choose between your relationship with your family and your relationship with him? The story below is an account of a heartbroken fiancé. The original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé had dated for a while. Since their mother left and there are no other caregivers, OP has made it clear from the start that looking after her siblings comes first. When they first got…

Sisters are sometimes your best friends, and other times, they're your worst critics.

Vacations are supposed to be fun and carefree. Every year, we eagerly anticipate our vacations since it is the time when we can finally let go of our daily responsibilities and focus solely on enjoying all that this world has to offer. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had booked a trip to Bali for themselves and a few friends. Despite being the sole childless couple, they agreed to divide the expenses equally to make sure everything w…

Parenting with love

Different people have different dreams when it comes to their wedding. We all view that special day in our own unique way, and we all deserve to make that dream a reality, whether it is a big wedding with hundreds of people or a small ceremony with only the happy couple. That being said, when it comes to family, I believe it is important to be as transparent about your wedding day as possible. Sure it is your special day, but your family deserves to know where they stand in regards to that, and…

Your family should always be your top priority. However, what action would you take if you found out that the girl you have loved and nurtured is not truly yours? The story below is an account of a heartbroken husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been together for over ten years. OP married his wife with the sincere belief that she was the love of his life and that he would never experience love of that magnitude ever again. Thus, he was horrified to find that his wife had been…

Who's gonna tell him?

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Raising tiny tots is far from an easy task

A person's wedding day is among the happiest occasions of their life. Couples want to organize an amazing event that will satisfy their burning desire. As such, it makes sense to feel deeply disappointed and perhaps overly emotional if something goes wrong along the way. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had just returned from attending her closest friend's wedding with her spouse and little boy. After several conversations with OP, the friend who wa…