well, this is awkward

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…

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…

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

at least the siblings got to share a good laugh at the end of the night

Marriage requires continuous work and is founded on friendship, commitment, and trust. Nevertheless, how would you react if your partner suddenly accused you of financial infidelity after you withdrew money from your private savings account to make an expensive purchase? This story tells an account of a woman who is confused. The original poster (OP) was wed to her spouse for over ten years. Early in the relationship, the couple decided to set up separate bank accounts for pleasure, and a singl…

Girl best friends can be great for our partners—until they go all Baby-Zilla for your baby shower.

So much attention to detail goes into wedding overlook... make sure you don't overlook the speeches

Within the family, favoritism is not unheard of. But when does someone have to stand up, declare that they can no longer tolerate their parents' disregard, and make an effort to break free from their authority? Below is an update to a story that was published just over a week ago. The original poster (OP) recently got married to the love of her life in a private ceremony that was seen by all of her friends and relatives. Her parents caused a stir in the family and the community at large by pref…

Your family should always come first. Nevertheless, how would you react if your half-sister publicly celebrated the separation of both of your families? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her half-sister never shared a strong bond. The two did, however, at best keep a courteous relationship for the benefit of their parents. However, after the parents announced that they were splitting up, things rapidly got worse, with the sister openly ce…