Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s always heartbreaking when a parent isn’t there for you. Growing up without a mother figure or father figure is difficult, and can cause problems in emotional development, attachment styles, and expectations in romantic relationships. It’s hard to navigate the world without adult supervision, even when you’re an adolescent and early adult. We all need a parent there for us. In this Reddit thread, the boy’s parents divorced when he was very…

Kiss summer goodbye, hello dark and gloomy

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Manipulation can look like many things . It can be under the covers of the obvious, not necessarily very noticeable. That’s how it works so well when it does, because it comes when someone least expects it. It sneaks up on you, adding to the frustration and anger when you notice. Divorce can be ugly , and it usually is. It’s not always mutual, and there could be issues with court cases, splitting custody, and finances. At some point, it will al…

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Need a heating pad, a massage, and 16 donuts.

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sometimes family expects too much of us . There are lines drawn in the sand, but we’re the only ones who can see it. It makes sense that in times of trouble or loneliness, we turn to family members for support. We still need to remember that they’re human too, they have their own feelings, boundaries, and preferences. In this particular Reddit thread, the woman is feeling unappreciated by her entitled brother. She’s been babysitting her nephew for a while now,…

It's not everyday you meet the love of your life

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you catch your husband cheating for the past 2 years, it could be one of the most painful and heartbreaking moments of your life. Not only was there a single betrayal, it was long term, it was thought out, it was purposeful, and it was something he could have stopped at any time. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but it needs to be swallowed. On top of the lies and physical intimacy, there’s the aspect of emotional cheating. This brings us to t…

Let him know he's on your mind.

Make way, make way!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Perfidy that stems from your partner is one of the worst things a person can experience. But when you combine this with a family member, the betrayal is deeper than any. When you feel surrounded by people who don’t care about you to the point that they’ll do anything they want, regardless of how much it will hurt the other person, it is someone you can’t maintain in your life. In this Reddit thread a man finds out his wife is pregnant, and gets…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s typical to expect your family to be there for you in the face of opposition . When you’re disrespected, heartbroken, or wronged, your family should take your side. It’s what family is for. You don’t have to be close, but basic respect should come to your family first. In this Reddit thread, it’s shocking to read the lack of support and respect this man is going through in regard to his family. He’s asking for the basics of what a family should provide. Af…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Cheating is so ubiquitous, yet so shamed . As much as people want to put it in a box, it’s a multifaceted act that has so many reasons and motives behind it. Sometimes people cheat emotionally because they feel they’re not getting what they need from their partners. Some people cheat out of blatant disrespect . Some people cheat because they want to feel powerful, or have their ego boost. Regardless of the reason, it’s emotionally immature, and…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, are there instances in which your priorities collide, two important individuals require your assistance simultaneously, and you remain unclear of your true allegiance? The boyfriend who is displeased is described in the story below. For more than a year, the original poster (OP) had been dating his girlfriend. OP had been upfront and truthful about his sister's troubled past from the beginning of the relationship. Furthermore, OP admitted…

Red flag cousin.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never a good feeling when you feel like someone is trying to take advantage of you . The level of personal frustration and disrespect is unpleasant, not to mention the inconsideration. No one is obligated to take care of someone else’s children, even if it is family. Blood relations aren’t the end all/ be all of everything in life. People trying to convince you otherwise are just here to use you. This brings us to the Reddit story. It’s an…