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…

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…

"She’s living irresponsibly and I don’t want to enable that behavior."

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,…

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…

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…

Knowing more than just one language is such an important tool in life, you can open yourself up to so many new experiences if you let yourself learn tools like another language. Travel, people, conversation, and even work look different when you acquire those tools. Not to mention, if you do not tell people about your skill, you can have some clever opportunities to reveal that fact in a way that would truly make an impact. Take the woman in this Reddit story for example, who decided to reveal…

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…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s somehow so common to be expected to babysit for free . Blood is thicker than water, and I guess for some people that means you can expect your family members to take care of your children whenever you don’t feel like it. The truth of the matter is that if the kids are yours, then you are the only one expected to take care of them, no one else. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A woman has three children and no husband. After her busy an…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s important to feel like the friends and family in your life support you and are there for you in whatever situation you struggle with. Having the safety and security of their reliance is a form of both love and respect, and when you don’t have it with your family it could create internal affairs that have long lasting consequences. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this piece, the original poster (OP) is a man whose brother is getting married. Over a…

"Talking about the wedding with him was like pulling teeth!"

Welcome back internet queens and kings. Money is essential to the cycles and happiness of living, but it’s an evil denominator that often gets in the way of human relationships. It shouldn’t matter as much as it does, but people become blind to its power. This isn’t just for people who are not financially well off and desperat e; even people who already have a lot of money can lose sight of their surroundings and attempt to manipulate situations for the sake of greed. But that’s not what’s happ…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. The season for vacationing is upon us. There’s nothing better than planning a long-awaited trip, getting together with your loved ones for some quiet and quality time. All of these things seem like good ideas, but in reality it isn’t always sunshine and roses. Family means tension, fights, and negative atmospheres for some people. Dynamics could get difficult. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) writes that he’s on vacation with his family, an…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The word ‘family’ can mean different things to different people. Although it should mean respect and inclusion, people may turn their back on other members for a variety of reasons . It’s not always a given that blood relations means someone will be there for you, or that they want the best for you. In my opinion, you can have the same bond and closeness with friends as you do family. This brings us to the Reddit thread. This story is an update…