"He’s been pushing hard, saying their daughter would benefit from her mom being nearby during this ‘transitional’ time, but it feels manipulative to use their daughter as an excuse."

"She starts going off about how perfect it would be to have a ‘big moment’ where everyone finds out the gender during my reception, and how I should ‘totally do a balloon release or confetti pop for her.’"

Finders keepers... you know the rest.

When trick-or-treating becomes a chore...

Seems the lottery ticket took the trash people out of her life.

"Why would you want your ex-girlfriend/ex- best friend, the girl you cheated on, to be part of your wedding party?"

Just because it’s public doesn’t mean it’s a yes—mom knows best.

Go on, now, go! Right out the door!

You ought not to demonstrate prejudice in your role as a parent. Having said that, how would you react if your partner openly expressed his preference for your son over your daughter? Would you strive to make up for your husband's lack of affection, or would you just put up with it and treat your children the same way? The story below is of a defensive mother. The original poster (OP) shares two children with her husband. Although OP has always loved her two children equally, it is clear that h…

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, how would you feel if your family members began taking advantage of your kindness and generosity? The story below is an account of a dumbfounded uncle. The original poster (OP) took on the responsibility of looking after his niece. His niece became pregnant at a young age, so he paid for her entire high school and college education to make sure she continued to live life to the fullest and pursued her aspirations. OP believed th…

Everywhere you go, you will meet people who have it better than you and people who have it worse. That is just life. We cannot all be in the same situation, and it is best to not compare ourselves to others because someone is bound to get hurt as a result. The girl in this Reddit story needs this serious reminder, as she thinks it is okay to act unbearably entitled at her aunt's house. OP (original poster) and her sister went over to their aunt's house to babysit her kids, when the sister decid…

Family shouldn't be a one-way street

Female loyalty is a force to be reckoned with.

The internet seems to think both sides are in the wrong here...

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…