Mothers-in-law can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy. The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had recently given birth to her first child. The mother-in-law of the OP has tried to exert authority over both her son and the newest member of the family. OP had assumed she could take this in stride and with grace, but ever since becoming a mother, she has entirely lost tolerance and empathy for her behavior. After that, OP and her part…

A marriage is a partnership of two people that honors family, love, togetherness, and commitment. So why might a marriage cast a shadow over a family that was previously seen to be happy? The story below is the account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) had just tied the knot. Instead of his impending marriage functioning as a symbol of love and family, the union severely harmed the ties within the family. OP makes it apparent that none of his family members attended his wedding as t…

Family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you feel if your family tried to use your hard-earned money to maintain the opulent lifestyle to which they had become accustomed? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) takes to Reddit to relay her story. After realizing they could no longer support the opulent lifestyle to which they had grown accustomed, OP's parents got in touch with her to ask for financial aid. They argue that rath…

Everybody yearns for that one person who will stand by them no matter what, in good times or bad. It might be a father or a lover for some people, or it might be a twin who has been there from day one for others. The story below is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. The original poster (OP) and his spouse recently announced the arrival of their twin sons. Not long after the couple's twins were born, OP's sister-in-law unexpectedly gave birth to twin daughters. At first, everything was going…

Your family should always be your top priority. However, how would you respond if your sister-in-law planned a yearly visit to your home that you dreaded every single year? Would you submit to her demands in silence out of loyalty and respect, or would you stand your ground and establish boundaries that would turn the visit from complete mayhem to something somewhat pleasant? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. With her husband by her side, the original poster (OP) is t…

As much as we may not like to acknowledge it, the nanny is the most vital component of any well-functioning home. All they want is to make life as easy as possible for the parental figure. But what about the life of the nanny? In a partnership that seems to be mutually beneficial, what rights does she have? The story below is an account of a frustrated nanny. For the last ten years, the original poster (OP) has been providing nanny services and annual babysitting services. At first, everything…

As a parent, you spend most of your time with your children. Whether one works in the public sector or manages their own private space, the house, being a parent is one of the greatest challenges someone can face. It's a constant struggle with a healthy mix of positive and negative experiences that never ceases to astound me. But how would you react if your sister-in-law asserted that you don't need or deserve a vacation from the kids since you are a stay-at-home mother? This is the story of a…

Weddings are joyous occasions that honor love and family. But what would you do if a major family conflict resulted from your wedding? Would you carry out the event exactly as scheduled, or would you make adjustments to appease those nearby? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is currently planning her wedding. September 15th, the day they first met, has been set aside for the wedding. But instead of bringing joy and anticipation for the wedding, the n…

Your kids should always come first in your life. But what if you secretly knew that you should stick to your child's schedule—including potty training—despite the fact that it would cause inconvenience to everyone around you? The original poster (OP) has a lovely 2-year-old daughter. OP and his husband recently decided that their little daughter was ready to begin potty training. At first, everything was going rather well, but all changed when their family took a vacation to Hawaii. Without any…

There is nothing more important in life than family. Nothing compares to the value of family, whether it comes from your birth family or your marriage family. That being said, how would you respond if you discovered a code word that permitted your ‘family’ to get together without you? The mother-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) came up with a unique code phrase to notify family members—spouse and kids—of an emergency and request a meeting away f…

Successes should be acknowledged. No matter the size or scope, one must constantly recognize and be proud of their accomplishments. So, what would you do if the success of one person seemed to eclipse the talent of the others? The story that follows describes the confused mother. The original poster (OP) is currently a mother of two daughters: her stepdaughter and her biological daughter. To put things in perspective, OP had only been married for a year to her current partner. The two families…

Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful time of preparation for the arrival of a new soul on earth. Although everything should proceed without a hitch at this time, things can really turn out a little differently than expected. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) and her husband are expecting their first child together. Since OP has a unique name, she is eager to tap into her imagination and come up with a name for her beloved child. OP seems…

A wedding is a joyous ceremony that honors love and the joining of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. It represents unity, commitment, eternity, and family. So, how would you respond if your mother tried to make you serve food on your special day that none of your husband's family members could eat? The story below describes a bewildered mother. The original poster (OP) had volunteered to provide the food on the wedding day of each of her children. Therefore, OP offered to assist with fo…

Your family can either be your closest companion or your greatest foe. That being said, what would be your reaction if your family attempted to live off the produce of your labor to save money? Considering that the essence of family is mutual support, would you prefer to support your family without question or would you prefer to overlook the uncomfortable reality that they are holding you back? The story that follows is that of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) rented the property his…

Life is full of unexpected events. But you never, ever, stop to consider the basic fact that when you marry someone, you are literally marrying his entire family... The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just welcomed a darling newborn boy with her now-husband. The baby is the husband's firstborn and OP's third child overall. At first, everything was going great for OP, but after the baby was delivered, her mother-in-law became involved and m…

Despite the fact that family is what matters most in life, how would you react if your parents started assigning you random relatives to take care of? Would you gracefully stand your ground or would you quietly cave in to familial pressure? The step-sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) tells her tale in the touching post below. OP's parents divorced a few years ago, and her father remarried a new woman approximately a year later. Following a stern r…