Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, if children are involved, you are responsible for giving them the best possible start in life so that they may lead better lives than that of their parents. The account that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a considerable amount of time. They are parents to two children, the eldest of whom is six years old and the youngest of whom is three. Eight months ago,…

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, what should you do if you find yourself overwhelmed by an overwhelming number of unreasonable requests and unsure of what to do next? The story that follows tells the tale of the unhappy brother. The original poster (OP) gifted his sister an expensive yet thoughtful wedding present. The sister pleaded with her brother to pay for her gown before the wedding. OP readily consented, of course, and the two of them drove to the bridal…

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Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Is there, however, a time in your life when you can prioritize yourself without experiencing guilt or anxiety? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) is planning a child-free wedding. Put another way, children are not invited, no matter how close they are to the bride or groom. By now, it should be evident that this received a lot of feedback. Among them were some of OP's family members; her sis…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Wedding’s are one of the most stressful things to plan in one’s lifetime. It’s a bit counterintuitive, no? It’s supposed to be a day for you and your partner to happily and peacefully celebrate each other’s love, but somehow turns into your most stressful day, in which you drain your savings just to throw a big party for all your friends and family. But that’s besides the point. Who you invite or don’t invite can have major consequences on your relationships.…

Relationships require ongoing effort. In addition to love, there are many other essential components that must exist in a relationship. The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) and his girlfriend have been together for a long time. At first, things were going fairly well, but when OP got a fantastic job offer across the nation, things soon turned sour. The girlfriend conveyed her disinterest in a relationship of such kind and expressed her distaste for a…

After a couple decides to tie the knot and gets married, the next step is usually kids. But how do couples know they are ready to have children? It seems like such a scary decision, and it's so life-changing, that you have to be 100% sure you are ready for it, but is anyone ever 100% sure about anything? My husband and I have been married for almost 4 years, and only now we are starting to feel slightly ready to discuss kids, which means we are having deep conversations about our plans for the…

This story, above all the drama, raises a tough dilemma that we want to pose for you all. The scenario is as follows – Husband finds out that the child he has been raising with his wife is not biologically his, despite her insisting that he is the father. Do you think he would have preferred to know that his wife cheated on him, or that their child was actually switched at birth in the hospital, and their ‘real’ kid is somewhere out in the world? Personally, I don't know which of these options…

There are moments when the frenzy of everyday life causes you to lose sight of what truly matters. It may be your spouse, your children, your career, or your pals. But when someone points out a clear oversight on your part, do you take responsibility for it or do you try to pin it on stress from your busy life? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. As mentioned in the initial post , the original poster (OP) received an invitation to accompany his niece down the aisle on her…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But when it comes to family, is it possible to be overly committed and devoted? The story below describes a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has become his niece's primary male role model since the passing of her father. So when the time came for her to tie the knot with the love of her life, she asked OP if he would grant her the privilege of walking her down the aisle on her wedding day. OP was thrilled to hear the wonderful…

Hey there internet folk . Does the word ‘entitlement’ mean anything to you? It seems as if people are constantly delusional about themselves, and the world revolves around them in their head. It’s what we call ‘main character energy’ these days. You expect to be owed things that, well frankly, the world just doesn’t owe you. Let’s take this Reddit thread as an example. Woman gets pregnant with a man’s baby and has it. Same woman gets pregnant with a different man’s baby and has it. Now woman ex…

As much as I get along with my mother-in-law, and I honestly do get along with her, I will never agree to have her living in my home. It is simply a recipe for disaster, both for the relationship between the two women and for the relationship of the couple themselves. This is why it is actually not that surprising that the woman in this Reddit story has reached a breaking point because of her MIL (mother-in-law). For some reason, MIL has started living with OP (original poster), her husband, an…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When your son is graduating from high school, it’s an exciting and new time. As parents, you’re filled with pride and joy for all the hard work your son has put in. But on the other side of the coin, we all know teenage boys. It’s as if they’re another species, blood pumping full of unhinged hormones, and their prefrontal cortex unfortunately highly underdeveloped. This double whammy of puberty results in some wild behavior. In this Reddit thread, the original…

Hey there internet queens and kings. T here’s nothing like the feeling of being rejected; when you’re dating someone and they just don’t like you anymore, or even swiping on Tinder and starting conversations that don’t go anywhere. Now, it’s one thing if it’s when you’re dating , but when it’s with your husband , things can get bad. Not only do you feel rejected by your husband, but your husband is rejecting you for his own mother. What a stab in the face. In this particular Reddit piece, the o…

Hey there internet queens and kings. If there’s one thing that’s unforgivably embarrassing, it’s seeing your family have a full blown fist fight chaos at your own wedding . A wedding is supposed to be a special, beautiful, and peaceful occasion, but when you start mixing people, family members, and alcohol, I guess it’s no wonder these things happen. It’s a nightmare to want to celebrate your day of love, meanwhile your parents and grandparents are having it out. Who cares anymore at that age?…

You marry not just your partner but also their entire family. The family is comprised of all the occupants of the home as well as any potential challenges or problems. Every family structure has its pros and cons, but in order to keep the peace within the family, there are also boundaries that need to be strictly adhered to. The fiancé's tale of frustration is what follows. After recently popping the question to his fiancée, the original poster (OP) has already started organizing their extravag…