Sometimes it's necessary to give yourself a break when you've been busy juggling a family, work, and school—this husband does not agree.

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, if children are involved, you are responsible for giving them the best possible start in life so that they may lead better lives than that of their parents. The account that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a considerable amount of time. They are parents to two children, the eldest of whom is six years old and the youngest of whom is three. Eight months ago,…

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, what should you do if you find yourself overwhelmed by an overwhelming number of unreasonable requests and unsure of what to do next? The story that follows tells the tale of the unhappy brother. The original poster (OP) gifted his sister an expensive yet thoughtful wedding present. The sister pleaded with her brother to pay for her gown before the wedding. OP readily consented, of course, and the two of them drove to the bridal…

Weddings ought to be joyous occasions designed to toast the happy couple as they take their first steps toward a shared future. But what would you do if the wedding was at best a passable affair and you were forced to suffer for hours on end? The story that follows is from a displeased wedding guest. The original poster (OP) decided to share his opinions and unhappiness on Reddit after recently attending a wedding. The wedding was poorly planned, and the needs of the guests—many of whom had com…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But when it comes to family, is it possible to be overly committed and devoted? The story below describes a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has become his niece's primary male role model since the passing of her father. So when the time came for her to tie the knot with the love of her life, she asked OP if he would grant her the privilege of walking her down the aisle on her wedding day. OP was thrilled to hear the wonderful…

Your family should always come first in your life. When you're a small child, your parents and siblings should come first. When you become older and start a family, your partner and your children should come first. Everyone else should come second. This is the tale of an unhappy husband that comes next. The original poster (OP) and his spouse are anticipated to welcome their first child together. The couple chose a name that they both love and have an emotional attachment to after learning the…

In the family, favoritism is hardly unheard of. In most families, there is always a child who is closer to the parents than the others. Having said that, it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that each child feels valued and cherished. The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) married the love of her life in a magical ceremony that was witnessed by the people she holds dear. However, things rapidly became dire when pictures from the big day sta…

Your priorities should be centered around your family. In addition to the individuals you are biologically related to, your family may also include your close friends and the families you marry into when tying the knot. Having said that, what would you do if your partner abandoned you after publicly and repeatedly displaying disrespect towards you? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) moved across the state recently to accommodate her wife's new job. T…

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A wedding should be a joyous event marking the start of a happy couple's life together. Given this, it is our duty as visitors to make sure the evening goes off without a hitch. Having said that, what would you do if your own brother attempted to interfere with your wedding planning? Would you mind keeping quiet for the sake of a nice evening? or would you stand up for what you believe to be right? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster, or OP, recentl…

All pleasure and all misery have their roots in the pursuit of money. Money might buy you an opulent, luxurious life, yet, conversely, it can leave you alone and desolate. The account below tells the story of the irate brother-in-law. The original poster's (OP) brother recently became engaged. OP's family is less affluent than that of the brother's new fiancé. Therefore, even if the couple genuinely loves one another and wants to contribute to the future they are building together, the contribu…

The purpose of a wedding is to mark the beginning of a happy couple's shared future. In theory, this seems like the ideal situation, but in practice, something always goes wrong. The story below is an account of a bewildered bride. The original poster (OP), who got engaged more than two years ago, has been busy planning her picture-perfect day. OP made sure that, in the midst of all the preparations, she asked a few of her closest friends to be bridesmaids. Along with accompanying her to severa…

Weddings are intended to honor a joyful union of two people moving toward a common future. It is the guests' duty to ensure that the bride and groom are receiving heaps of love and attention. But there are situations where you can only offer so much of yourself. The story below tells the tale of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) shares her experience of being rejected by her sister for declining to be a bridesmaid. For background, the original poster first agreed to attend the wedding…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and signify the union of two individuals in the sacred union of matrimony. Despite being a momentous occasion, the wedding gives friends and family a chance to support the couple as they come together as one cohesive unit. However, the honeymoon is just meant to be a time for the couple to fully commit to each other, in whatever way they feel fit. The story that follows comes from a friend who is frustrated. Originally posted on Reddit, the user asked if it…