Above all, family comes first. That being said, how would you react, though, if you thought your family was taking advantage of your kindness? Would you be willing to offend them by setting firm boundaries, or would you prefer to remain silent in an effort to maintain harmony? The mother-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. Since they are unable to afford a house of their own, the original poster (OP) is currently providing housing for her son and his expectant fiancé. They…

When you attend a wedding, it's pretty standard to assume there will be an open bar. It's totally okay if the bride and groom decide to have a dry wedding for reasons of their choosing, but again, typically, there's an open bar. As a bride myself, that's very limiting, considering how expensive open bars are. At my venue, the alcohol is taking up most of the cost. Which is why it's understandable that some couples choose to forgo the bar altogether. Well, this couple had an… interesting choice…

running a full-time daycare is not what this SAHM thought her life would be like

Well, this is awkward

Major win for the bride

Above all, your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how can you decide when to set limits and draw the line with your dear ones? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) insisted that her brother vacate her home. To put things in perspective, OP inherited her grandmother's home following her passing. As a result, she agreed to let her brother—who was then married with children—rent the house for less than the going rate. However, he…

Being single offers you the flexibility to do as you like. However, once you tie the knot, you and your spouse become one, which means you must honor their wants and needs. The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner were married more than ten years ago. The husband was injured in a tragic car accident a few years ago, which made it impossible for him to return to work. Therefore, from being a cozy dual-income household, they are current…

You marry not just him, but his family as well. That's why it's your duty to care for them, no matter how much you love it or how well you get along. The story that follows is an account of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) is a mother and wife. Unfortunately, OP and her in-laws never got along and as a result, they never formed a deep bond. However, OP hardly ever had to interact with her spouse's family because they lived dozens of hours away in an entirely separate state. The situ…

Your family may be both your greatest friend and source of support and your worst nightmare. Your bond with your family is complex but rewarding, demanding but essential. The narrative below describes the sister who is frustrated. The original poster (OP) had taken a long time to plan her summer getaway. She was looking forward to her time away from home. Therefore, when her parents demanded that she bring her sibling along for the ride, things then took a sharp turn for the worse. OP devised a…

Should texting manners really be that important in the relationship?

Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you respond if your sister-in-law asked you to bring lunch to work every day due to her inability to continue purchasing expensive meals on a daily basis due to debt? The sister-in-law who is displeased is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) works at the same company as her estranged sister-in-law. Every night, OP and her partner cook their meals ahead of time to avoid wasting money on trivial things. Thi…

Every year we set aside one day to celebrate our anniversary. We look forward to celebrating yet another year spent with our true love, our second half. That being said, what would you think if your partner didn't try to make the day special? The story that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse just commemorated their tenth wedding anniversary. Ahead of the big day, OP expected that her husband would plan a special day where they could spend quality…

Festive events such as weddings are designed to pay tribute to the union of the bride and groom. However, how would you respond if the couple had decided to have a child-free wedding and then were angry when you failed to show up? The story below tells the story of the disappointed bride. The original poster (OP) conveys her displeasure with her now-husband's best friend. For her child-free wedding, OP and her hubby opted to invite only their closest friends and family. They were determined tha…

Mothers-in-law can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy. The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had recently given birth to her first child. The mother-in-law of the OP has tried to exert authority over both her son and the newest member of the family. OP had assumed she could take this in stride and with grace, but ever since becoming a mother, she has entirely lost tolerance and empathy for her behavior. After that, OP and her part…

A marriage is a partnership of two people that honors family, love, togetherness, and commitment. So why might a marriage cast a shadow over a family that was previously seen to be happy? The story below is the account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) had just tied the knot. Instead of his impending marriage functioning as a symbol of love and family, the union severely harmed the ties within the family. OP makes it apparent that none of his family members attended his wedding as t…

Family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you feel if your family tried to use your hard-earned money to maintain the opulent lifestyle to which they had become accustomed? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) takes to Reddit to relay her story. After realizing they could no longer support the opulent lifestyle to which they had grown accustomed, OP's parents got in touch with her to ask for financial aid. They argue that rath…