Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Divorce is one of the hardest things a person can go through, but if that person, or those people, can move through it with tact, it says a lot about their maturity and coping mechanisms. As rare as it is, it’s possible to separate in a healthy and detached way, bereft of animosity, hostility, or resentment. L etting go really is the way to go, but when one’s in the thick of it, it may not even be reasonable to try. In this Reddit thread, the o…

"My dad responded with something like ‘You should realize an older sister is like a second mother and that won’t change even when she has her own kids.’"

One of the most momentous days in your life is the birth of the first of your children. That marks the official start of your parenthood. On a day like that, one may experience anything, including fear, excitement, and delight. So, if your spouse hadn't been present during the birth of your firstborn, how would you have responded? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been married for a considerable amount of time. Not too long ago, t…

It's not easy to express love with words. The reason you love someone or the reason you set aside a piece of your heart for them. The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) had just become engaged to her prince charming, the man of her dreams. However, not long after they made their engagement public, a lot of people started to wonder if her fiancé wasn't deserving of someone better than her—or, more accurately, someone who was on his ‘level’. Since she…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Common courtesy isn’t necessarily so common …people young and old lack a certain tactfulness sometimes, and can say things that should never be said. Hurtful comments take a whole new angle depending on the milieu; public humiliation hurts more than private. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a man who’s recently married the love of his life. He’s gone through everything with her, and their wedding was supposed to…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Being in a family means supporting each other, encouraging each other, and raising one’s children with respect. There are, unfortunately, too many situations where human flaws come into play, and family histories, traumas, and pain can be passed down generations without anyone even realizing it. Most people grow up with grandparents in some capacity. Some people are extremely close to their grandparents, and some almost never even see them in t…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When having corporeal relationships with someone, it’s important to remember the potential consequences. Hedonism and human instinct dominate sometimes, and it becomes difficult to control oneself. But at the end of the day we all need to take responsibility for our actions. It’s not the man’s decision to keep a baby or not, and the woman has full power over her own body. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The couple were hookup partners in c…

Your family should come first at all times. That being said, how would you react if your own sister took advantage of your kindness and love? Would you keep your unwavering devotion to her, or would you demand that she start expressing gratitude? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) decided to help his younger sister in paying for her dream wedding after learning that she was experiencing financial difficulties. However, OP found out that his 'naïve' s…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Infidelity is a tale as old as time . It’s heartbreaking, betraying, and can strip someone of all their self-worth and confidence. It definitely isn’t an easy thing to move past, but there are couples who do. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who’s been with his wife for decades. His children are grown, over 18-years old and in college now. He’s been harping back to his 15-year old memory of his wife’s few weeks affair.…

Mother-in-laws have a reputation for a reason. They’re known to cause trouble, tension, and turbidity regardless of if they have a son or daughter. When it comes to their child getting in a forever or long-term partnership, they have a knack for not knowing where their boundaries are. From raising mama boys to controlling behavior, they can be the source of many issues. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is sick of his mother-in-law’s controlling behavior regarding his wedding. The…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Planning a vacation takes a lot of time and effort, and money. To finally execute the fantasies in your head about a place, and know that you’ve worked hard for the vacation is a great feeling. You’re filled with excitement about the idea that you’re finally making it abroad. When this doesn’t go to plan, things could get complicated. In this Reddit thread, these friends have been planning this trip for a while. They all put in the money, split…

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Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, where do your allegiances lie after having kids? With the people who raised you, your siblings and parents, or your innocent child? The story below is an account of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) is a mother to an adorable girl. Because of the speech impairment that her daughter was born with, OP's life goal has been to provide a secure sanctuary for her where she may always feel loved and appreciated. When OP's s…

We have said it time and time again: your family is your first priority. However, how would you respond if your family betrayed you and then pleaded with you to stay and provide for them financially? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) had been outed to his parents by his brother, who caused him to be shunned at an early age. As a result, OP had to start learning at a very young age how to survive and thrive on his own merits. OP has established a res…

Your wedding should be a day set apart just for you and your partner. Everyone in your life should be celebrating your union and the start of your journey as a couple. Still, how would you respond if your brother attempted to steal the spotlight by using your nuptials as a political platform? The story below is of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) is getting married to the man of her dreams in the upcoming months. Before the wedding, OP threw a bridal shower for her close friends and…

Whenever one holds an event of some sort, they might feel a strong need for everyone who attends to focus all their attention on the celebrator and no one else. During a wedding, for example, the bride usually hates when someone tries to steal her focus, and the same might apply to birthdays, baby showers, and funerals (kidding with the last one, I hope…). That is why I understand why the wife in this Reddit story was upset, and I can relate to her initial reaction. During her baby shower, OP's…