Parents Are Natural Comedians

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In this era with technology, it’s both easier and more difficult to hide things from your partners and spouses. It’s easier in the sense that keeping a secret is more available because of the privacy of phones. But, it’s also harder to keep it hidden forever, because it’s eternal proof of something that can’t be erased. Now, in this particular Reddit thread it’s unclear if the man was hiding information from his girlfriend. But their relationsh…

He just couldn't wait, could he?

well, this is awkward

Nothing is more crucial than fostering mutual respect, trust, and loyalty in a relationship—whether it be romantic or platonic, between friends, or amongst family members. The story below is an account of a frustrated father. After a trying divorce, the original poster (OP) is sharing his experience on Reddit. The original poster discovered that his wife had cheated on him after ten years of marriage. Even worse, OP feels even more pained and disturbed because his two children, who are seventee…

Money, since the beginning of time , has been a controversial topic . Financial differences can split families and friends apart. If there’s one great evil and one grea t necessity in the world, it’s money. When you’re close to someone with money, it’s not surprising to expect some treatment once in a while. Is it fair? That much is up for debate. This brings us to our Reddit thread. It’s about a couple who worked very hard to earn money and savings, as well as chose not to have kids. The woman…

It’s hard to see family in pain, if they have medical issues, or need you more and more as they get older. Aging parents puts us in difficult positions, and sooner or later, the role between parent and child does a bit of a switch. But it’s another thing entirely if they’re faking it. This brings us to our Reddit piece. The original poster (OP) is a wife who just had a baby. She’s spent every moment with the baby for too long now, and as her friend is in town visiting, it’s h er first opportuni…

In a marital relationship, trust is essential. A partnership cannot thrive and ultimately fails when there is no trust between the partners. The story below is an account of a stunned wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner have been together for almost ten years and have two children together. OP has relied on the assistance of her teenage neighbor to watch and take care of her children ever since they were born. The kids and the babysitter were infatuated with one another, and everythi…

The birth of a new child is a joyous occasion for the family. Having said that, even if you disagree with what the parents are asking for, you still need to respect their boundaries in order to enable both of them to seamlessly transition into parenthood. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) had recently become a mom to an adorable baby girl. Things went quite well for the duration of the pregnancy. The idea of a newborn child joining the famil…

cue the awkwardness

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how would you respond if your daughter's engagement was so poorly received by your family that they almost stopped it from happening at all? Would you keep quiet or go to any lengths to protect your daughter? The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. For the second time, the original poster (OP) is a wife. Like her spouse, OP has a daughter from a previous relationship. As a result, following their marriage, th…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Marriage is full of ups and downs, and learning someone’s niche idiosyncrasies can be more than exhausting. I get why couples stay together for decades, even if they feel like the person isn’t their soulmate. It’s a handful to get to know someone so intimately, and train each other with all our strange and peculiar hardwired habits. That brings us to the Reddit story. This couple has been married for 2 years already, but the husband has a past…

Family dynamics can be more of a headache than anything. When money’s involved, things get even more complicated. It seems in this Reddit thread that there’s a bit of favoritism going on…why should one brother pay for his other brother’s wedding? When did this become a thing? If the one getting married doesn’t have enough, then he can easily downsize his wedding, and not make it as elaborate as he’s making it. But instead, the family is pushing the brother into a corner. It’s one thing to say t…

Hey there internet queens and kings. Revenge is a dish best served cold, as they say. Though it may seem like a good idea in the moment, it’s usually never met with good karma or energy. They say the best revenge is to walk away, and live a happy life regardless of someone else. The thing about resentment is that the other person doesn’t feel it. It’s like drinking your own poison, but some people like that kind of stuff. This brings us to the Reddit piece. It’s about two brothers who are only…

Your family should always come first, but who gets to decide who counts as family? Are they the people you were born into, or are they the ones who will always be there for you in good times and bad? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had recently adopted a cute little baby. They told their family and friends about their plans and waited impatiently for the adoption to be finalized. But before they embarked on their new path as parent…

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