There are decisions you make in life that determine the course of your future. The husband who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had been dating his wife for three years. They are now expecting their first child together. However, rather than everything going smoothly, the pair have been seen fighting to work out their differences ever since they found out they were expecting. The wife wants OP to be more present given that he is a surgeon and is rarely ava…

The plot was foiled!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In a relationship, we need to feel that our partner s are there for us, that they support us, that we can turn to them in moments of desperation and need. If we feel as though we can’t, then it’s an immediate red flag. How is anyone supposed to feel comfortable in a partnership if they can’t even come to their partner in times of need? It’s ingrained in the term ‘partnership’ that it’s two people working together, as partners. In this Reddit th…

Good thing he showed his red flags before she said "I do!"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There’s nothing more painful than finding out about your partner's infidelity. No matter how you look at it, it hurts, and it’s a stab to your relationship, your trust, and your ego. However, there are certainly levels. And in general, I believe people are defined by how they react to things, how they cope with what they’ve done, rather than what they actually did. We all make mistakes, we’re all human, but it says more about a person when they…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When someone smells a hint of betrayal or suspicion, it is a delicate dance to subdue the feeling. Everyone has insecurities, and everyone has their bad days; being in a partnership means talking through everything, seeing your partner with respect, and wanting to really listen to their perspective. In difficult situations, tact is essential to deflame insecurities and rebuild trust, even if it wasn’t actually broken. In this Reddit thread, the…

Loyalty is a beautiful trait in someone and should be valued. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner abandoned you and your family in favor of a friend? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his spouse for a considerable amount of time. With the exception of the odd disagreement here and there, their home is generally peaceful. All that changed, though, when the wife of the original poster offered to take in her closest…

"I then asked, ‘If I go through with this, are you saying you want nothing to do with me?’ His response? ‘No sweat off my back.’ That’s when I lost my composure."

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Love triangles are inherently messy. Being between two different people can get hectic and uncomfortable. When you’re in the midst of a divorce, it’s better to just rip the Band-Aid off, instead of prolonging it for too many months, or even years. You’re only going to end up sabotaging your chances with someone else if you can’t make the mature decisions with your current partner, who you shouldn’t be with. In this Reddit thread, the man and wi…

"He said that he wants a divorce from his new wife, and he regrets ever leaving me"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Infidelity is a tale as old as time . It’s heartbreaking, betraying, and can strip someone of all their self-worth and confidence. It definitely isn’t an easy thing to move past, but there are couples who do. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who’s been with his wife for decades. His children are grown, over 18-years old and in college now. He’s been harping back to his 15-year old memory of his wife’s few weeks affair.…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, where do your allegiances lie after having kids? With the people who raised you, your siblings and parents, or your innocent child? The story below is an account of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) is a mother to an adorable girl. Because of the speech impairment that her daughter was born with, OP's life goal has been to provide a secure sanctuary for her where she may always feel loved and appreciated. When OP's s…

In a friendship, trust and loyalty are crucial components. So, what would you do if a friend violated your confidence while it was advantageous, just to turn around once karma struck? Would you stand back and tell her that if she made the bed, it's time to lay in it, or would you still have her back as if nothing had happened? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. As a gesture of support, she thus complied…

"We discussed coming up with money to pay for the procedure and he refused to give up the watch and told me to ‘find some other way to get the money’ when he knows I can't."

How do you even begin to untangle his web of lies?

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Cheating is all too common , and the telltale signs will never lie to you. If you have that inkling, that suspicious feeling building inside of you, making you uncomfortable at small things, comments, or attitudes you normally wouldn’t be, then it’s time to sit down and talk to your partner. No one should feel skeptical about their partner’s behaviors or words. When you start to feel like you don’t know if they’re trustworthy, it’s probably for…