"When I asked, her reaction was ‘Isn't that the role that requires a lot of work?’"

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

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Ensuring the happiness and health of your children is your ultimate goal as a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. The original poster, often known as OP, just went through a divorce. Following a cordial and amicable divorce, the two individuals pursued new romantic relationships. The two couples got along well at first, but their dynamic shifted dramatically once OP's daughter received the assets she inherited from her paternal grandparents through the mail. The daught…

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…

A person's wedding day is among the happiest occasions of their life. Couples want to organize an amazing event that will satisfy their burning desire. As such, it makes sense to feel deeply disappointed and perhaps overly emotional if something goes wrong along the way. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had just returned from attending her closest friend's wedding with her spouse and little boy. After several conversations with OP, the friend who wa…

According to popular belief, one of the most memorable days of your life is your wedding day. To ensure that the day is picture-perfect, the couple works into the wee hours of the morning. But what would you do if your sister attempted to take center stage and ruin the entire ceremony? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP), surrounded by her closest friends and family, recently tied the knot with the love of her life in a private ceremony. Prior to the b…

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…

Bringing children into the world and starting a family are not always simple tasks. So, if your own sister gave up on your ambition of becoming a parent and took the name you and your spouse had set aside since the day you met, how would you respond? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) tried to conceive for years. But every time, she left feeling discouraged. OP and her partner are determined to have a family despite all of the challenges they have fac…

Yes, there are times when social anxiety appears to be totally incapacitating. As a result, people react differently to different social circumstances. The story below is an account of a confused friend. For the purpose of debate, the original poster (OP) and a woman by the name of Amy were longtime friends. Amy is unable to mingle with OP's bigger group of friends due to her severe social anxiety. To the amazement of all, though, Amy had agreed to join the group on one of their regular outings…

There are two types of people on this planet. The first becomes enraged and leaves when they are treated unfairly, whereas the second becomes resentful and wants to exact revenge on the offender. The story below is an account of a frustrated girlfriend. The original poster (OP) had been dating her boyfriend for more than a year. Things were going great at first, but when the boyfriend lost his job and chose to wallow in his grief rather than hunt for a new position, things started to go haywire…

"I guess I could’ve pulled up an article but both of my parents are VERY dismissive…"