Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, how would you feel if your family members began taking advantage of your kindness and generosity? The story below is an account of a dumbfounded uncle. The original poster (OP) took on the responsibility of looking after his niece. His niece became pregnant at a young age, so he paid for her entire high school and college education to make sure she continued to live life to the fullest and pursued her aspirations. OP believed th…

Oh, no the scapegoat won't be there while we pamper the golden child!

The marriage contract is a legal agreement that upholds the holy bond of matrimony between you and your partner. The goal of marriage is to be everlasting. But when is it wise to separate? The story below is an account of a confused husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his wife for a considerable amount of time. From the beginning, OP has shared his views on children and his excitement about the possibility of having his own someday. You can only imagine his astonishment, then,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Health is above all things; without your health, one doesn’t have much. We come to appreciate it when we’re sick, or when we get an injury, but it’s easy to take for granted. For women, our health is especially i mportant in pregnancy and when carrying a child. In this Reddit story, it surrounds a woman and her husband. The woman already has several children, and her doctor told her that if she has anymore, she could risk losing her life . All…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family is one of the most important things in life ; the support, emotional connection, and love you get from them can’t be replaced elsewhere. Without a supportive and loving family, it can have indelible effects on a person. Neglect is the silent killer; feeling like you’re invisible or unseen is a horrible feeling. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) feels just like that. She has a family who has never really been there for her.…

Everywhere you go, you will meet people who have it better than you and people who have it worse. That is just life. We cannot all be in the same situation, and it is best to not compare ourselves to others because someone is bound to get hurt as a result. The girl in this Reddit story needs this serious reminder, as she thinks it is okay to act unbearably entitled at her aunt's house. OP (original poster) and her sister went over to their aunt's house to babysit her kids, when the sister decid…

As was previously said, your family should always come first. But would you be prepared to pay the price for the ten-year blunders made by your father? The account that follows is an extension of a story that was recently shared about a woman who unintentionally named her firstborn child after her father's long-term lover. The original poster (OP), despite the devastating news and intense familial pressure, refused to have her baby's name changed as it was special to her and her spouse. The dec…

Family shouldn't be a one-way street

Female loyalty is a force to be reckoned with.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it’s someone’s wedding, it’s obvious to just respect their wishes for the wedding they want. Some people don’t want a plus one, some want everyone to wear a certain color, and some don’t want any children to attend. In my humble opinion, all these reasons are valid. Although, there is a line that goes from valid expectation to bridezilla . In this Reddit story, the original poster (OP) is the bride who wants her wedding to be child-free. I…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When asking family members for financial handouts, you have to know where you stand. It may seem facetious to make a formal contract of some sort, but it could save petulant feelings from overcoming you in the end. And it’s the same for crashing on couches. As basic as it seems to have a place for yourself, there are so many people who get down on their luck and end up as couch surfers . Some of it is lifestyle, while at other times the cost of living is just…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When it comes to paid-time off, we all want to take advantage of it as much as we can. Even if we’re not given as much time as we’d like, it’s appreciated to have at all. Most people plan it around a holiday or summertime, and they use it to fly abroad or take a trip they’ve been planning for a long time. In this Reddit thread, a woman has booked her two weeks vacation a year in advance. She’s flying abroad, seeing family she rarely gets to see, and she’s been…

The internet seems to think both sides are in the wrong here...

For a partnership to succeed, both devotion and integrity are necessary. Having stated that how would you respond if you learned of a sinister secret that could destroy a loved one? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her brother have always had a strong relationship. She was therefore appalled to discover that her brother had been embezzling the funds meant for her best friend's college education. OP is unsure how to best handle the matter since s…

When a woman found herself juggling the challenges of postpartum life with twins, she really thought her husband would be there to help. Instead, he brushed off her struggles, saying, “This is just what moms do,” and insisted she was being dramatic. Little did he know, being a mom is no joke —especially after nine months of pregnancy and the physical and emotional rollercoaster that comes with giving birth. After a long day of taking care of the babies on her own, she hit her breaking point . H…

Since your name is particular to you, it needs to appropriately represent who you are. However, would you change your name and risk upsetting others around you, or would you just swallow your pride and go by a name that doesn't feel right, if you've determined that the one you were given no longer fits the woman you've become? The sister-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster, Evelyn, has changed her name to Indie. While Evelyn is a wonderful name, OP felt…