Welcome, internet-lurking ladies. Hosting dinners and events is an art form. Even small gatherings take a lot of effort and careful planning; buying groceries, cooking a meal, and dealing with cleanup is only the tip of the iceberg. Good hosts must also find a suitable night for all guests, tidy the home and rearrange furniture, and ensure everyone's safety for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, in our story today, our protagonist's mother decides to actively ignore the last point, putti…

We all know that feeling when you know you're going on vacation soon and count down the days until you finally get to relax. We also know how crucial it is for your mental health that the vacation will give you exactly what you need—some peace and quiet. My husband and I, for example, are going on vacation in exactly 13 days, 10 hours, and… 22 minutes, and every single thought I have that is unrelated to work, is dedicated to this trip and everything about it. That is why my heart goes out to t…

Some moms are blessed with great mothers-in-law. Others, not so much...

That's just cruel...

He claims she's making him "look like a bad dad."

"She has a fit, demands to bring him, going as far to tell my friends at my bachelorette she was just going to show up with him regardless..."

She found the listings online...

Wife test!?

He was like family...

She's thriving without him.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Rent prices have become astronomical. When a studio in a Pacific coast beach town used to be $700/month, it’s closer to $2,000 now for the same apartment. People are making it work with roommates, and unique living situations, such as living in garages, sheds, or a gallery. Resentment can start to build when you see your roommates not only breaking even, but surpassing their rent costs while you’re struggling. It’s not easy out there, but despi…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. For some people, food is their love language. Cooking with your partner is intimate and meaningful, you can open a bottle, rehash your days, and even start conversations about your innermost desires. Feeling like you’re taking care of your partner and nurturing them is a special way of expressing your love. What happens when your partner becomes critical of your culinary skills? It can be a hard pill to swallow if your love language is cooking…

There's a fine line between fashionably late and entitlement.

Asking someone to be the head of your wedding party is a HUGE favor.

MIL didn't realize she wasn't the one getting married!

I don't think insulting people is the most effective way to get people to do favors for you.