It's a common belief that ‘sharing is caring'. But when is it acceptable to keep something to yourself and not share it? Is there a situation where this would be appropriate? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had recently undergone a medical procedure that necessitated a prolonged period of fasting. He was, therefore, relieved when the process finally ended and he was able to resume eating. After failing in his repeated attempts to get his girlfri…

In a relationship, there are two possible outcomes. In the first, the couple lives happily ever after, but in the second, they split up and decide to lead completely separate lives. A frustrated man who had just been dumped tells his story below. The original poster (OP) and his ex-partner worked together to decide what would be the best course of action in the given situation after their separation, and they subsequently split peacefully. All that changed, though, when OP's girlfriend texted h…

Nothing is more important than family. You can always count on your family to support you in good times and bad. Who, though, do you regard as family? Who raised you and molded you into the person you are today, or is it the individuals who brought you into this world and then abandoned you to fend for yourself? The story below is the story of a confused individual. The Original Poster (OP) entered foster care at the age of eleven weeks. At four years old, he was formally adopted by his amazing…

Every story has more to it than meets the eye, and an alternative point of view can significantly alter the plot. Life isn't always clear-cut. However, how would you feel if your partner insisted on extending her trip using your credit card so she could think twice about the future? The story below is an account of a frustrated and confused boyfriend. The Original Poster (OP) and his girlfriend made the decision to go on a two-week vacation to the breathtaking nation of Italy after some time to…

Nothing is more important than family, but even so, it's important to think about what a family actually consists of. Is your family the group of people you value most, whether or not they are your biological relatives? The story that follows is the account of a confused sister. Neither the Original Poster (OP) nor her spouse have a close relationship with either of their siblings. As a direct result of the strained relationship, the children rarely spend time with their aunts or uncles. Thus,…

Families are difficult to deal with at times. Each member brings with them their very own opinions, ideals, and so forth. Therefore, it is imperative to keep all channels of communication open since this is the only way to preserve harmony and sincere friendship within the family. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. In order to generate future passive income, the Original Poster (OP) made the decision to buy and renovate a holiday home. Having said that, OP put in a lot…

Setting straightforward boundaries when it comes to money will help you avoid unnecessary conflicts and embarrassing discussions. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP) was left a sizeable inheritance by her mother. Her husband and his family, however, believed that rather than supporting and consoling their grieving daughter-in-law, it would be better to spend the extra money on extravagance and pleasure. Despite this, OP maintained her position, re…

Weddings are a happy occasion. Given this, how would you react if your future daughter-in-law was acting apprehensive about the nuptials when, deep down, all you're really doing is trying to meet her expectations in order to make sure that your son and his fiancée have a smooth engagement? An account of a confused future mother-in-law can be found below. The Original Poster (OP) is ecstatic that her son will soon tie the knot. However, OP's future daughter-in-law went too far when she demanded…

A wedding is a happy occasion. It is the everlasting connection of two individuals and two families. But what would you think if, after all of your preparation and years of anticipation, your own parents issued an ultimatum in an attempt to force you to comply and allow them to select who was allowed and wasn't allowed to attend your wedding? The story that follows centers on a stressed-out soon-to-be bride who took to Reddit to discuss her conflicting feelings: should she give in to her family…

People come from different backgrounds. However, who are we to decide what is good and bad, right and wrong? The story that follows gives a detailed account of a boyfriend's frustration. Although he has been dating his girlfriend for some time, the Original Poster (OP) hasn't had the chance to get to know her family. However, all changed when OP's girlfriend invited him to her father's birthday celebration. When OP arrived at the vacation house, he was surprised to see it was staffed entirely b…

In the corporate world, men are the majority—or at least they were until bold female entrepreneurs and businesswomen ventured into the ring. However, as everyone knows, everything is fun and games until money is involved. So, what would you do if someone tried to minimize your abilities and potential solely because of your gender? Would you run away in fear, or would you put in even more effort to prove them wrong? The story that follows centers on a female academic who has been subjected to cr…

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The audacity

Not a cute look

Wonder who got that idea in his head

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