Relationships within the family are dynamic and multifaceted, particularly between sisters. That being said, should parents make it a point to treat their kids equally no matter how different they may seem? or should a set of rules be given to every child based on their manners and personality? The story that follows describes a dissatisfied mother. The original poster is a mother of two girls (OP). The first sister is the picture-perfect child, in contrast to the other sister, who is disobedie…

In a relationship, patience is required. Even though you could eventually lose patience, it's important to remain calm and show respect during these trying moments since it matters more how you say something than what you say. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married for a considerable amount of time. Despite her desire to advance her marriage and begin the process of starting a family, her husband strongly protested the notion, citing…

When you tie the knot, you begin a shared future with the person you consider to be your person—your one true love. Having said that, the pair shares their happiness and victories as well as their monetary and personal commitments. The story below is an account of a frustrated fiancé. The original poster (OP) had been looking forward to her wedding day ever since she got engaged. As they anticipated their impending marriage, the couple decided to host bachelorette parties for themselves. Fortun…

well, this is awkward

Nothing is more crucial than fostering mutual respect, trust, and loyalty in a relationship—whether it be romantic or platonic, between friends, or amongst family members. The story below is an account of a frustrated father. After a trying divorce, the original poster (OP) is sharing his experience on Reddit. The original poster discovered that his wife had cheated on him after ten years of marriage. Even worse, OP feels even more pained and disturbed because his two children, who are seventee…

Another MIL bedtime horror story!

The birth of a new child is a joyous occasion for the family. Having said that, even if you disagree with what the parents are asking for, you still need to respect their boundaries in order to enable both of them to seamlessly transition into parenthood. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) had recently become a mom to an adorable baby girl. Things went quite well for the duration of the pregnancy. The idea of a newborn child joining the famil…

cue the awkwardness

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how would you respond if your daughter's engagement was so poorly received by your family that they almost stopped it from happening at all? Would you keep quiet or go to any lengths to protect your daughter? The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. For the second time, the original poster (OP) is a wife. Like her spouse, OP has a daughter from a previous relationship. As a result, following their marriage, th…

Your friends are the ones you want by your side during good times and bad. But what would you say if one of your best friends declined your invitation to attend their wedding, claiming that you didn't deserve to be there for one of the most significant days of their lives? An update to the story of the man who, for no apparent reason, didn't include his friend of ten years in his wedding can be found below. With an update on the status of the relationship with his friend John, the original post…

Your family should always come first, but who gets to decide who counts as family? Are they the people you were born into, or are they the ones who will always be there for you in good times and bad? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had recently adopted a cute little baby. They told their family and friends about their plans and waited impatiently for the adoption to be finalized. But before they embarked on their new path as parent…

What's in a name?

Assuming family will dish out $10,000 for your dream wedding under certain pretenses is beyond me.

Friendships are like love relationships in that they require constant work. Their demands are devotion, mutual respect, and a steadfast desire to cling to what you two have. The story below is an account of a confused friend. John has known the original poster (OP) for more than a decade. When they were both in their mid-twenties, they crossed paths at work and have remained in contact ever since. But although everything was going well at first, after John announced his engagement and decided n…

She volunt-told her to babysit!

Maybe this bride actually dodged a bullet before it was too late.