You should always put your family members' wants and comfort first, and you should be prepared to go above and beyond to ensure their comfort and needs are met. The original poster (OP) and her aunt had never gotten along. Her aunt had teased her about her weight when she was a little child. Having said that, during OP's 18th birthday celebration, things drastically deteriorated. OP was nervous and undecided about inviting her aunt to take part in the celebrations. But after giving it some thou…

You're not “ungrateful”. They don't know when to stop getting involved in your life.

Family dynamics are complex and multifaceted. The complexity of familial ties dramatically changes when money is involved. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) lays out his reasons for severing ties with his parents in a candid post. To put things in perspective, OP lost his grandparents when he was just a toddler. The parents were ordered to safeguard the money until their children turned 18 years old, at which time they were each predicted to inherit a s…

Raising children is a never-ending task. A person should think about the implications when deciding to become a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated ex-wife. The original poster (OP) and her ex-husband are parents to two boys. She claims that while everything was going well at first, the marriage started falling apart after the birth of her youngest child. The prospects of a reconciliation were dashed when OP discovered that her husband had cheated on her and was expecting a ba…

The foundation of any relationship is respect. A solid foundation of trust and respect enables you to reach new heights and settle any kind of dispute. The story down below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had spent a significant amount of time married to her spouse. The pair owns a stunning seaside holiday property together. As a result, the sister of OP's husband occasionally requests to spend a day at the empty holiday villa. Initially, everything proceed…

The arrival of a new child into the family is a happy event. That being stated, do you honor and adhere to the wishes of the expectant parents, or do you insist on your own approach? The story below is an account of a frustrated mother-to-be. In the upcoming months, the original poster (OP) is anticipated to welcome her first child. Prior to the baby's arrival, her stepmother asked her if she would be interested in holding a gender reveal party, to which she replied truthfully. OP would much pr…

Just because you don't believe someone has a food allergy doesn't mean you cook with said food. Also, not believing somebody's allergy is just weird.

“Obviously I know that my body is different but I am trying to be kind with myself, and that did not help at all.”

That's one way to end a friendship

As a responsible adult, there are certain fundamental duties that you need to have mastered by now. The first is being punctual when traveling to important places, like the airport. The story down below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) received an invite to her friend's wedding in a nearby state. Rather than staying in an allocated region with the rest of the wedding party, she and her husband decided to travel alone. As a result, they booked a flight and leased a…

Well, you were warned.

Weddings are joyous occasions. Nevertheless, drama always accompanies a significant event. Nevertheless, how would you react if the man your mother is seeing—someone you have hardly met—decided it is his duty to accompany you down the aisle on your wedding day? The story below is an account of a bewildered bride. The original poster (OP) plans to get married to her fiancé in the upcoming months. In the days leading up to the wedding, her mother's partner made an odd request of her. Given that s…

What kind of family tradition is this?

“He then has the audacity to tell me to put on a smile.” - OP about her husband

Your family should always come first in your priorities. That being said, preserving family unity requires you to set limits with the people you care about. In that case, how would you respond if your twin sister attempted to have an adulterous relationship with your spouse? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been together for a long time. But before their marriage OP's identical sister—playing the role of the 'overly protective'…

“I realized I was only being her friend the last few years to keep the peace between our two families. However, I was not at peace. I decided after talking with my aunt that I would be civil with this childhood friend, but that’s all she will ever be now. A childhood friend I once knew.”