Since we were young children, the elders in our lives have taught us that the best policy is honesty. In actuality, though, occasionally telling a white lie might actually make life a lot easier. The story below is an account of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) and her long-term boyfriend are getting married. In anticipation of her honeymoon, she went shopping with her sister, who happens to be dating her fiancé's younger brother. While strolling around, OP began to inquire about her…

Whose side are you on?

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When mixing money and family, make sure to add tact, respect, and modesty. Money is the ultimate divider; even among family members, relationships are torn apart when cash and assets become involved. Hostility, resentment, and even going no contact with family members isn’t impossible when you suddenly have to decipher a will together, and realize that your cousin Becky got more money than you did. This brings us to the Reddit piece. The original poster (OP) i…

It is no joke when people say that when you marry a person, you are also marrying their family. Like it or not, marriage means that you are going to have a long and committed relationship with your partner's parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, and sometimes their children. So if you don't have a good relationship with your partner's family, I would seriously suggest proceeding with caution. It can cause a lot of stress having to navigate a relationship with people who don't support you. The perso…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Cheating is never a fun topic ; it’s heartbreaking to find out, messy to deal with, and it’s a strong trauma that can destroy a lot of people. For married couples, this could be even worse. You’ve built a whole life, you’ve been together for years, maybe decades, you have children. And then suddenly a shock bomb is dropped on you and you feel like your life is flashing before you, drowning in past memories and betrayal nearly clogging your thro…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Usually when two people get to the stage of their relationship when they’ve already planned their wedding, you assume you know a person, and that things are pretty stable. You assume you know anything about them that would be a deal breaker, but with some people , these things take time. Take this Reddit story as an example: the couple is engaged to be married and making all their wedding preparations. The woman finds out that her fiance’s ex h…

Well, you were warned.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Wedding planning , as stressful as it is at times, is also an exciting time. You finally get to marry your one and only, and planning things together feels so right, or at least it should. If things feel off at this stage in the engagement, you know something’s wrong. Wedding planning is typically done by the engaged couple, and a wedding planner. Sure, at times there may be family members who help along the way, but it’s primarily a very intim…

“I do not want to go into a significant amount of debt for a wedding.”

Don't expect a pregnant woman to provide free childcare to kids she's never met while you live it up on vacation.

Saying 'no' to insistent family members is not a piece of cake.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. You know what they say about traveling , that if you can travel with someone peacefully without drama, then you know they’re a real friend. Your friendship usually consists of meetings for coffee, lunch, or drinks. You talk, you have fun, then you go your separate ways. If you travel with the person, there’s no space for alone time or independence, and for introverts this can be particularly difficult. Though you may be put in situations you’re uncomfortable w…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Birthdays mean a lot to some people . It’s not necessarily about the day itself, or doing something greatly extravagant, but rather that your partner has acknowledged it, and wants to make it a happy and special day for you. Some women like a homemade dinner, some like a romantic getaway, and some prefer jewelry. All this woman wants is a night in, to order food, and for her husband to remember that it’s her birthday . He fails to do all of the…

What kind of family tradition is this?

Money is an extremely complex topic. It can enable you to live a luxurious lifestyle on the one hand, but it can also lead to conflict and resentment on the other. The story below is an account of a confused wife. The original poster (OP) suffered years of financial exploitation at the hands of her former husband. After years of suffering, she at last realized she needed to assume ownership of her own life. So, to guarantee she never again finds herself in that vulnerable situation from all tho…

Relationships—and marriages in particular—are built on the pillars of friendship, loyalty, and trust. Once any one of the three factors is violated, the damage is irrevocable. Contrary to popular perception, which holds that betrayal can be forgotten, the truth is that a broken heart never feels the same. The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) is expecting her first child with her husband. Even when everything appears to be going well for OP on the surface…