"She also had us contribute to a money fund for their future house two years ago."

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family traditions can be an immensely special part of growing up. Some people have a family tradition of taking a family vacation every year. Some families have certain songs they sing on road trips, or restaurants they go to for Christmas eve. It can be bonding to share this tradition as a family, and it teaches children the playfulness of love and connection. But what if your family tradition is…questionable? What if your family tradition imp…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Our families are supposed to be there for us through thick or thin, for the good and bad times, and when we need them most. Having parents you can’t rely on creates a hostile situation, and it leaves a child wondering who to turn to. They could end up in unhealthy relationships due to this neglect, and it’s really up to the parents to get them out of touch situations. No one should feel like their family is mocking or jeering at them. But if on…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Jealousy is one of the worst feelings in the world. It’s nearly nauseating to imagine something going on between your best friend, and your partner. To be betrayed by two of your closest friends is heartbreaking to say the least. We all have natural gut feelings, and it’s all a matter of if we should rely on them or not. Don’t believe everything someone tells you, and don’t let your jealousy get the better of your judgment. This brings us to th…

"Sharon seems to be suffering from main character syndrome"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Food allergies, restrictions, and diets are all the rage these days. From gluten-free and vegan, to nut allergies, people are coming up with new food restrictions every day. I even met a woman once who said she couldn’t eat garlic. People will come up with some wild things, and I really wonder what possesses them to want a food restriction. What’s even more surprising, is how the craze has traveled down to the minds of children as well. This br…

Parenting is no walk in the park . From sleepless nights, screaming children, and cleaning after youngsters, to the actual logistics of parenting, and making sure you’re raising a stand-up kid, the job can make someone go crazy if they’re not careful. It’s hard enough to parent your own child, but things get even more complicated to navigate when you’re a step-parent. Not every child will be inviting and warm up to a mother or father they’re not biologically related to. This brings us to the Re…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Getting married is an immensely exciting time in someone’s life. From the proposal, to the planning, engagement era is memorable for everyone who goes through it. It’s a time where you can meditate on your trajectory with your love, and plan the big day when you’ll walk down the aisle, and say, ‘I do.’ Some people choose to have an engagement party to break the ice for both families, and usually the event revolves around the couple. This brings…

Welcome back internet goers. The relationship between a woman and her mother-in-law is a complicated one. You always want to make a great impression, and ideally you’d be close to her. It can be like having a second mother, someone to talk to about things, and help you through situations. You can bond over your love for your husband, her son, and have a friendship with her. But, as they say you can’t choose your family, you also can’t choose your husband’s family. I don’t envy women who have te…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We all love a dramatic story of love, betrayal, vengeance, and justice all combined into one. We love a great story, but we obviously don’t like when it’s happening to us. No one wants to be betrayed, and unfortunately, betrayal comes in more forms than one. It isn’t just about infidelity, lies can have the same or greater effect in my opinion. When someone lies, or has a pattern of lying, you can go crazy thinking of all the possible things they could be lyin…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Christmas is a ubiquitous favorite for so many people across the globe. From the beautifully lurid lights, to the warm meals and family time, most people will cite it as their favorite holiday. Some people spend Christmas with their parents, some with their partner’s parents, and some with their nuclear family. But what about situations in which you’re divorced and there are children involved? This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In this day and age, going no contact with family members is more and more common. It doesn’t matter if it’s your mother, daughter, sister, brother, or father, if someone does or says something you don’t like, it’s common protocol to never speak to them again. It’s a bit extreme, and not to mention dramatic, but of course everyone is entitled to their decisions. If you don’t want someone in your life, then no one can force you. So what’s the pr…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. No one wants to feel taken advantage of, no one wants to feel like someone is using them or treating them like a doormat. But where’s the line? We all have our own boundaries, but at what point do we cross the boundary of, ‘being nice and generous’ into the territory of, ‘now we’re being used.’ It’s all individual, it’s all up to the person. Lines get skewed when family gets involved. We all know the feeling, and we should all listen to our ins…

Christmas: a magical, plentiful, convivial, festive holiday. Christmas offers everything for our coveting pallets, from sentimental family time, cozy, lighthearted Christmas movies while the fireplace rolls on, to the gift of giving and receiving presents before a scrumptious, warm meal together. The best part is that it lasts from the moment Thanksgiving ends, allowing plenty of time to feel ensconced in the celebratory atmosphere. It’s an important holiday for most, and an exciting day to loo…

can confirm—it is weird...

Parents absolutely love to get involved in their kids’ lives, with the firm belief that they are entitled to that involvement because of who they are. However, while it is reasonable to want to be a part of your children’s lives, there has to be a line drawn to keep the peace between everyone in the family. The one who usually draws the line in the family is the outsider, or in other words, the partner. My husband, for example, is the person who tells my parents when they are stepping over the…