As much as I love dogs and believe me, I love dogs , I don't think I would be very happy if a friend decided to show up at my home with a dog without asking for my permission or at least giving me a heads up. Dogs are great, but they are also a lot to deal with, so bringing that energy to someone else's house is definitely something you should run by them first. Especially on holidays like Thanksgiving. If someone decides to host a Thanksgiving dinner, they have to get their house ready for all…

"Am I obligated to keep making an effort for someone who just can't or won't reciprocate?"

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your own brother tried to bar you from his wedding on the grounds that you dared to become engaged before his wedding and would steal the show? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had always had a close relationship with her brother. Therefore, OP was overjoyed when she learned that her brother had proposed to his long-term girlfriend and offered to co…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But what happens if your priorities diverge and you're not sure which side to support? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) lost the love of his life a long time ago. OP remarried following the devastating and unexpected loss. In order to provide a comfortable life for their children, OP's second wife is requesting a portion of the estate left by his late wife. To honor the desires of his late wi…

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…

Raising children is a never-ending task. A person should think about the implications when deciding to become a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated ex-wife. The original poster (OP) and her ex-husband are parents to two boys. She claims that while everything was going well at first, the marriage started falling apart after the birth of her youngest child. The prospects of a reconciliation were dashed when OP discovered that her husband had cheated on her and was expecting a ba…

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…

"It's too late for me, but it's not too late for them."