You should be willing to go above and beyond in order to ensure the happiness of the people you care about. However, what would you do if your sister—with whom you have lost contact—kept ‘dumping’ her kid on you out of the blue? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had no intention of having a big family. As a result, she and her spouse decided to have just one child. Therefore, the unexpected arrival of OP's sister's child in need of childcare caused s…

Childcare is a tremendous responsibility because it is your job for a defined amount of time to ensure that the children you are caring for are safe and sound. However, the benefit of babysitting is that when the parents return home at the appointed time, you are compensated and free to go about the rest of the day. How would you handle it if the parents of the children you were caring for never returned home? The story below is an account of a confused babysitter. The original poster (OP) has…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Remarrying when both people already have children can get complicated. Merging different family dynamics seems loony to me, even as common as it is. Teenage angst and immaturity can escalate the difficulties in that given situation. In this Reddit thread, it’s about just that. A couple gets married when they already have children from different partners. The husband’s children are so hostile to his new wife that they refuse to talk to her or ac…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We all know that one person who just never has anything together , who can never learn from their mistakes and pick themselves up from the graves they dig themselves in. It’s difficult to witness a friend or family member who’s in need, but at the end of the day they have to be the ones to help themselves. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a woman up to her neck in frustration. Her brother-in-law has caused so man…

Your family should come first at all times. Having stated that how would you react if your partner disregarded your advice on raising and guiding your children? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse have been together for a long time. Before getting married and starting a family, they made a deal that the kids would be responsible for paying the rent and groceries after they finished school. However, when it came time for their younge…

Throwing a party and informing all your guests that it is ‘adults only’ because you don't want kids to attend, is completely fair and up to you. It is also completely fair and up to your guests to refuse the invitation, especially if they have kids who are forbidden from attending the party. If you cannot understand that a rule like that would minimize your guest list, then maybe you should reconsider the rule. That is what I would have said to the brother in this Reddit story, who got upset wi…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Having a baby is an immensely exciting time for any parent. From the pregnancy and birth, to actually spending time with the baby, the anticipation can make anyone drastically change. It’s normal to want to profusely brag and obsess over the baby; it becomes your world and new mothers have every right to be thrilled at the birth of their child. But when does it go too far? In this Reddit story, the sister has a baby after years of struggling . The baby is like…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. In the era of no contact it can be almost too easy to 180 on someone and just block them from your life. This story is a perfect example of why that may not be the best first reaction. People are multifaceted; we all make mistakes, and having the opportunity to atone for those mistakes is what makes us grow, and giving someone the opportunity (within reason) can result in a beautiful situation that neither person expected. This brings us to the Reddit thread.…

"He also had the gifts delivered to his parents house, and asked them to hide them and not mention it because ‘I would get angry’ [and] they agreed."

There are times in life when you have to make tough decisions that will alter your course indefinitely. Thus, how can you ensure that you're making informed decisions? How can you be sure that, in ten years, you won't wake up feeling sad and full of regrets, remembering the good moments in the past and wondering what could have been? The story below is an account of a confused boyfriend. The original poster (OP) must make a difficult decision. Even though OP and his girlfriend are just in their…

The cornerstone of each marriage is compromise. However, how would it make you feel if your spouse refused to compromise or give up and you were faced with having to make concessions for the good of the family? The narrative that follows is the story of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been married for a long time. However, the husband is asking OP to give up her work and become a stay-at-home mother now that they have children together. OP thought about his req…

In a marriage, trust and respect must be reciprocated. The story that follows tells the tale of a resentful wife. The original poster (OP) has a lengthy history with her husband. A year after they were married, OP's husband had an affair, which led to the birth of her child and the end of her happily ever after. Following months of therapy, OP was crushed by this news and made the decision to give her husband another chance—but with two conditions. She won't have to spend time with his son, and…

Welcome back ladies and ladies of the internet. Beyoncé really did know what she was talking about with her 2011 hi t song Run the World (Girls), didn’t she? We always hear narratives such as, ‘it’s a man’s world,’ and something about the patriarchy, but when we really think about it, who’s the more essential part of this entire ecosystem? Back before WWII, women weren’t expected to work or get an education. In fact, it was still illegal in many parts of the United States. Everything changed wi…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sometimes lines get crossed, and it’s all too easy to let our assumptions run wild when we’re in distressed states. We may feel wronged, upset, confused, when all we really need to do is talk to the person involved and hear their side of the story. As they say, communication is key, and it couldn’t be more true. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s about a woman who’s been ostracized by her sister. Her sister was going through some medical issues, and she…

Family should always come first. Having said that, how would you respond if your fiancé presented you with an ultimatum, forcing you to choose between your relationship with your family and your relationship with him? The story below is an account of a heartbroken fiancé. The original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé had dated for a while. Since their mother left and there are no other caregivers, OP has made it clear from the start that looking after her siblings comes first. When they first got…

A wedding is a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. Family members and closest friends of the happy couple are present at the wedding. But what would you do if, at your mother-in-law's invitation, a dozen or so strangers unexpectedly showed up at your wedding? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) just tied the knot with the love of her life in a beautiful ceremony attended by all of their closest family and friend…