Despite being strong and independent women, some of us enjoy the romance of men acting chivalry towards us. Just because we have jobs and don't need a man to pick up the check at the end of the meal, doesn't mean that we don't think it is a nice gesture and a gentleman thing to do. When I first started dating my boyfriend, he insisted on paying for everything, which made me really uncomfortable at first. But as I got used to the idea, I realized that being treated that way made me feel… good an…

"He keeps asking me to do more..."

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Remarrying when both people already have children can get complicated. Merging different family dynamics seems loony to me, even as common as it is. Teenage angst and immaturity can escalate the difficulties in that given situation. In this Reddit thread, it’s about just that. A couple gets married when they already have children from different partners. The husband’s children are so hostile to his new wife that they refuse to talk to her or ac…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We all know that one person who just never has anything together , who can never learn from their mistakes and pick themselves up from the graves they dig themselves in. It’s difficult to witness a friend or family member who’s in need, but at the end of the day they have to be the ones to help themselves. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a woman up to her neck in frustration. Her brother-in-law has caused so man…

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…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In the era of no contact it can be almost too easy to 180 on someone and just block them from your life. This story is a perfect example of why that may not be the best first reaction. People are multifaceted; we all make mistakes, and having the opportunity to atone for those mistakes is what makes us grow, and giving someone the opportunity (within reason) can result in a beautiful situation that neither person expected. This brings us to the Reddit thread.…

"He also had the gifts delivered to his parents house, and asked them to hide them and not mention it because ‘I would get angry’ [and] they agreed."

Welcome back ladies and ladies of the internet. Beyoncé really did know what she was talking about with her 2011 hi t song Run the World (Girls), didn’t she? We always hear narratives such as, ‘it’s a man’s world,’ and something about the patriarchy, but when we really think about it, who’s the more essential part of this entire ecosystem? Back before WWII, women weren’t expected to work or get an education. In fact, it was still illegal in many parts of the United States. Everything changed wi…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sometimes lines get crossed, and it’s all too easy to let our assumptions run wild when we’re in distressed states. We may feel wronged, upset, confused, when all we really need to do is talk to the person involved and hear their side of the story. As they say, communication is key, and it couldn’t be more true. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s about a woman who’s been ostracized by her sister. Her sister was going through some medical issues, and she…

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

'He grabbed his keys and vanished out the door'

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Sometimes it’s better to wait longer to get married these days…to wait until you really see them in every context is important. When things are good, of course everything is working, flowing, and people are their best selves. But what about during the hard times? Are they there for you? Are you two still partners who support each other? Do they change, attack you, guilt you, react against you? Someone’s true colors show when they’re put in unco…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We all want to be seen in our own way; we want to be noticed, appreciated, and loved by the people we care about. Feeling invisible to the people you love can be an awful and discouraging feeling. Take it from this teenager who’s felt like the black sheep her entire life. In this Reddit thread, she claims that she’s always been on the outskirts. Her parents have each other, and her siblings are also a lot closer. Her mom’s close with her sister, dad’s close wi…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. I wonder why people even have marriage vows if they’re not actually going to adhere to them? We all lose ourselves sometimes, say things we don’t mean, or become resentful. But in any healthy marriage, they are peaks on a relatively steady trajectory. Healthy marriages mean people have compassion, love, and respect for one another. Through thick or thin, better or worse, it’s about being there for your partner. If someone is unable, or unwillin…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s a cruel world we live in to think that a mother would ever go no contact with her son , but I guess there are always exceptions. Going no contact with someone is just wildly black and white; it leaves no room for atonement, understanding, or resolution. In my opinion, it’s immature. Everyone makes mistakes, and holding it over the person like you’re their judge, jury, and executer is just ridiculous, especially when it comes to family. This brings us to t…

Welcome back internet lovers. We all know how important it is to have family, even if we’re not close with them. Our family is our anchor; they’re there for us when we need them, and they’re a support system for us to rely on. When they don’t live up to these basic expectations, it can be very disappointing. Maybe because these people are the closest to us, when things go wrong, the consequences are the most devastating. So many people are cutting contact with their families today, whether it’s…