He kept bringing her up over and over...

As women, we all know our expectations for events; for our birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, you name it. We have our expectations known, and we expect our devoted men to follow through on them. Well, it’s not always the case. Unfortunately, the opposite gender doesn’t have the same emotional intelligence as us, and therefore, they run dry when it comes to fulfilling expectations. How hard is it to understand that a woman wants a nice Mother’s Day? And even if she doesn’t get it, it’s the tho…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Mother’s Day has come and went, but with it still brings interesting stories of people’s interpersonal nitty gritty relationships. Take the countless stories of the deadbeat husband not getting his wife the basic gift she asked for, or the one who refused to massage her feet or do something romantic. This is a little different angle. For this Reddit thread, the original poster, (OP) finds that his wife’s ex has been sending her flowers every Mother’s Day since…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Parenting is a handful. It’s never been an easy job, and ideally, it would never be a job that only one person bears the full responsibility of. Back in the day, people were a part of communities. In these communities, they could rely on others to watch their children, other women and grandparents. Nowadays, there’s a lot (maybe too much) pride in what it means to be a ‘mom.’ Moms are supposed to be seen as superheroes, as people whose purpose is to sacrifice…

The reality of this weird world is that kids these days have about a 50/50 chance for their parents to stay together and not get a divorce (46% divorce rate in America alone). That means many kids have to deal with a possibly inevitable rift between their parents, which is quite a challenging experience, to say the least. It is incredibly hard to be a kid of divorce and not blame yourselves for the rift between your parents. The daughter in this Reddit story, surely felt like she had a hand wit…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In the year 2024, you can never assume tradition is a given anymore . People have all their own individual, creative, and unique ideas about how to live their lives. Instead of just signing the contract of conventionality, people of all genders and ages are taking matters into their own hands. They’re scraping away at the past and carving a new version of the present and future. This is especially true for modern relationships. When it was once customary to me…

When 18-year-old kids finally graduate high school and are heading to college, they might hear and have many conversations regarding the ‘college experience’. They talk about it with their parents, friends, and siblings, and in these conversations, the people who have had the college experience might tell them that they should go to college with an open mind and usually, with no strings attaching them home. While I don't think you have to be single in order to enjoy college, going away to colle…

all couples should read this

It's amazing, or rather shocking, how far people are willing to go to avoid facing the consequences of their actions. Lies and deception all just so they won't have to admit to the mistakes they made. All that until, inevitably, the truth comes out, and all the relationships they build on top of those lies face destruction. The father in this Reddit story is now facing the destruction of the relationship he has with his son because he tried to hide the truth about his birth. The father was marr…

When you attend a wedding, it's pretty standard to assume there will be an open bar. It's totally okay if the bride and groom decide to have a dry wedding for reasons of their choosing, but again, typically, there's an open bar. As a bride myself, that's very limiting, considering how expensive open bars are. At my venue, the alcohol is taking up most of the cost. Which is why it's understandable that some couples choose to forgo the bar altogether. Well, this couple had an… interesting choice…

When people become parents, the concept of ‘free time’ changes completely. Parents simply cannot allow themselves to drop all their responsibilities and disappear, as they have actual humans to look after. If one wishes to become a parent, they have to understand that their time will never be solely their own anymore. That is a lesson that the husband in this Reddit story has to learn as soon as possible before it costs him his entire family. After losing his job, the husband decided to take ti…

Weddings, as beautiful and bonding as they can be, can also cause rifts, strife, and exposure to sides of people you didn’t see before. When you thought family came first, and your sisterly love was full of loyalty and commitment, it becomes challenged in the brink of a moment. It can be so hurtful to feel rejected, especially when it’s from family. This is a story of two sisters, a wedding, and money. Somehow money always finds a way to stick its sticky nose into emotional affairs. The origina…

Why not just be happy that your wife is healthy and beautiful?

Welcome back internet enthusiasts of the world. In relationships, communication is key. It’s easy to become defensive, avoidant, or put off from talking about things. It can be easier to just take matters into your own hands, to make executive decisions without regarding the other person. Though this could be easier in the short run, it proves unwise in the long run. Whatever you’re hiding, your partner will find out. This piece is about an audacious man (no surprise) . Sometimes it feels like…

Don't mess with these brides

Welcome back internet lovers. Disrespect can come in many different forms . It could be someone talking behind your back, or it could be right to your face. Through the woes of relationships, it’s almost impossible not to feel disrespected at some point or another. When you’re slaving away, providing space, food, and drink for someone, it’s customary to receive gratitude in return. If someone steps on your toes and doesn’t even seem thankful, it’s more than likely you’re going to speak up and s…