For a partnership to succeed, both devotion and integrity are necessary. Having stated that how would you respond if you learned of a sinister secret that could destroy a loved one? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her brother have always had a strong relationship. She was therefore appalled to discover that her brother had been embezzling the funds meant for her best friend's college education. OP is unsure how to best handle the matter since s…

In any kind of relationship, loyalty is vital. Having said that, how would you react if a friend urged you to support her despite her unreasonable demands? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Sarah and the original poster (OP) have been friends for a long time. Sarah had long harbored feelings for Jake, a C-list celebrity. She purchased his products, attended his concerts, and even convinced her husband to give her a hall pass. However, when OP spent the night with Jake and to…

When a woman found herself juggling the challenges of postpartum life with twins, she really thought her husband would be there to help. Instead, he brushed off her struggles, saying, “This is just what moms do,” and insisted she was being dramatic. Little did he know, being a mom is no joke —especially after nine months of pregnancy and the physical and emotional rollercoaster that comes with giving birth. After a long day of taking care of the babies on her own, she hit her breaking point . H…

And they only learned about their newfound responsibilities 3 days before the wedding.

"I explained where she went wrong, but instead of taking accountability, she accused me of being selfish."

"I was upset and told him that if he thought embarrassing me in front of his family was funny, maybe he should just date his mom’s cooking instead."

So, why won't the rest of the family help?

Your family should always come first. Having stated that how would you respond if some members of your family mistreated your nephew, knowing that he would just put up with it because family can get away with anything? The story below is the account of a frustrated aunt. The original poster (OP) and her siblings had always enjoyed cordial relationships. She took inspiration from her sister and the parent she supposedly became following her marriage and the birth of her first child. However, aft…

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, who do you regard as your close family members? An account of a devastated mother-in-law is given below. The original poster (OP) had consistently attempted to establish a relationship with her daughter-in-law, but she had continuously encountered rejection. The difficulties deteriorated once she had children, and the daughter-in-law, prioritized her own mother while limiting her engagement with the grandchildren. OP grew distan…

Establishing a friendly relationship with your neighbor is essential if you want to enjoy your tenor. Having said that, how would you react if your obnoxious neighbor attempted to dictate your every move? The story below is an account of a frustrated neighbor. Just recently, the original poster (OP) moved into a new home. Everything was going great at first, but things quickly got out of hand when the woman who lived next door knocked on her door. The neighbor, who could see OP getting ready in…

Her friend lied about having a smaller bridal party, just so she couldn't join in on the festivities.

They're both crazy.

His good deeds paid off.

Loyalty and trust are the foundational elements of friendship. The most comforting thing of all is knowing that you can always count on friends. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Recently, the original poster (OP) was given a trust fund worth more than $20,000. After gaining access to the funds, she hosted a beautiful gathering with family and friends and gave gifts to each person in attendance. So, a friend reached out asking for financial aid, figuring that OP wouldn't min…

Your allegiance should always be towards your family. However, what would you do if you found out that your sister was trying to take your fiancé away from you? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. But when OP found out from a mutual acquaintance that her sister was attempting to destroy her relationship and make her fiancé leave by claiming that she could make him happier, things soon got out of contro…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Having said that, what would you do if, at the tender age of 25, you discovered that your father is not who you had been led to believe? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is the oldest of her siblings. OP has never been very close to her sister, but because she is family, she has always held back on sharing her true feelings and opinions. All that, however, changed when the sister moved in…