They want to live close to their grand children and want to live outside their means at the same time.

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Sometimes family expects too much of us . There are lines drawn in the sand, but we’re the only ones who can see it. It makes sense that in times of trouble or loneliness, we turn to family members for support. We still need to remember that they’re human too, they have their own feelings, boundaries, and preferences. In this particular Reddit thread, the woman is feeling unappreciated by her entitled brother. She’s been babysitting her nephew for a while now,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you catch your husband cheating for the past 2 years, it could be one of the most painful and heartbreaking moments of your life. Not only was there a single betrayal, it was long term, it was thought out, it was purposeful, and it was something he could have stopped at any time. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but it needs to be swallowed. On top of the lies and physical intimacy, there’s the aspect of emotional cheating. This brings us to t…

It is important to possess good time management skills. Planning and managing your time is crucial if you want to avoid being lost or forgotten while sailing on a worldwide cruise ship. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) had recently graduated from high school. As a graduation gift, her parents invited her on a cruise. OP emphasized that because they have a reputation for being late, they must alter the way they behave and make every effort to adher…

Marriage is a lifelong promise to love and support one another until the end of time. The husband who is devastated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had been married to his wife for a long time. At first, everything was going great, but one day, after returning early from a business trip, OP found another man in his bedroom. OP was so overcome with rage that he was unable to understand how his wife could have betrayed him in this way. Therefore, in a fit of wrath, he ma…

She went behind her daughter's back for the sake of tradition.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Perfidy that stems from your partner is one of the worst things a person can experience. But when you combine this with a family member, the betrayal is deeper than any. When you feel surrounded by people who don’t care about you to the point that they’ll do anything they want, regardless of how much it will hurt the other person, it is someone you can’t maintain in your life. In this Reddit thread a man finds out his wife is pregnant, and gets…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s typical to expect your family to be there for you in the face of opposition . When you’re disrespected, heartbroken, or wronged, your family should take your side. It’s what family is for. You don’t have to be close, but basic respect should come to your family first. In this Reddit thread, it’s shocking to read the lack of support and respect this man is going through in regard to his family. He’s asking for the basics of what a family should provide. Af…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Cheating is so ubiquitous, yet so shamed . As much as people want to put it in a box, it’s a multifaceted act that has so many reasons and motives behind it. Sometimes people cheat emotionally because they feel they’re not getting what they need from their partners. Some people cheat out of blatant disrespect . Some people cheat because they want to feel powerful, or have their ego boost. Regardless of the reason, it’s emotionally immature, and…

As writers, we come across a wide range of narratives from individuals across the world. Some joyful, others mournful, but each one special in its own way. Still, nothing has prepared us for the tale that unfolds below. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had been together for a long time. The couple is blessed with three beautiful kids. Apart from the occasional argument, though, OP's home life was very normal—just like it would be in any other family. Nevertheless, everything changed when…

Marriage calls for ongoing effort and commitment. Consequently, it's traditional to celebrate the milestone with your special someone on the day of your anniversary. The story below is an account of a frustrated father. The original poster (OP) was excited about celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary. OP and his spouse had been saving money for a romantic getaway to celebrate their 40 years of marriage for decades. But before the trip was scheduled to happen, his daughter decided to invite he…

Knowing more than just one language is such an important tool in life, you can open yourself up to so many new experiences if you let yourself learn tools like another language. Travel, people, conversation, and even work look different when you acquire those tools. Not to mention, if you do not tell people about your skill, you can have some clever opportunities to reveal that fact in a way that would truly make an impact. Take the woman in this Reddit story for example, who decided to reveal…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, are there instances in which your priorities collide, two important individuals require your assistance simultaneously, and you remain unclear of your true allegiance? The boyfriend who is displeased is described in the story below. For more than a year, the original poster (OP) had been dating his girlfriend. OP had been upfront and truthful about his sister's troubled past from the beginning of the relationship. Furthermore, OP admitted…

Red flag cousin.

The 3-hour early bird gets kicked to the curb.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never a good feeling when you feel like someone is trying to take advantage of you . The level of personal frustration and disrespect is unpleasant, not to mention the inconsideration. No one is obligated to take care of someone else’s children, even if it is family. Blood relations aren’t the end all/ be all of everything in life. People trying to convince you otherwise are just here to use you. This brings us to the Reddit story. It’s an…