Why should she help?

This family feud feels far from over.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In any relationship , the two people need to be on the same pag e. It’s incredible the amount of times I heard a man say to me, defensively, ‘it was a joke!’ Well, buddy, usually people know whether someone is joking or not. If it comes out insulting, insinuating, or downright mean, don’t try to convince me it’s a ‘joke.’ While in a partnership, it’s also crucial to be curious about the other person. If you’ve already spoken for their side in y…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The relationship between a parent and child is precious; how you treat your offspring has indelible effects on him or her, and th ere’s no replacing the love between a parent and child. Learning to live life without it is traumatic and heartbreaking, there’s no reason to put a child through that, unless the person is essentially heartless. In this particular Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman whose father abandoned her upon find…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Some people have enough audacity for the rest of us. Narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths really do walk the Earth more ubiquitously than we ever realize, don’t they? It’s surprising sometimes to see the sheer selfishness and lack of empathy that some people possess. The sad thing is that it can’t be taught; if someone is an unempathetic narcissist, then there’s really no helping him. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a wom…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings are becoming more and more a beacon of drama it seems. From family members being uninvited, to people wanting to wear wedding dresses to someone else’s wedding, weddings are more and more like a circus, in my opinion. That’s exactly what happens in this Reddit story. The original poster (OP) is a woman who’s engaged to be married, and whose brother is in a relationship as well. Her brother’s partner’s mother has recently died, and the…

'It's just a dress.' Okay, so choose another one!

So, why won't the rest of the family help?

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When one has a child, it ’s really their own responsibility to care for it. Of course, getting help from family members is a must, and especially from one’s parents. But at the same time, it’s unreasonable to expect one person to drop everything in their life for someone else’s child. There tends to be a lot of ‘free babysitting’ expectations, and that’s exactly what this Reddit thread is about. In this story, the original poster (OP) is a woman whose sister e…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. If there’s one thing about sisters, it’s that you’re either best friends or you’re rivals. It’s never easy to grow up with a sister who you feel challenged by , or competitive with; sisterly bonds should be gentle, loving, and nourishing, the same as you’d have with your girlfriends. In this Reddit story, the girls are separated by one issue in particular. The story centers around a woman getting married, and her relationship with her sister. T…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family feuds can get out of hand pretty easily. One minute you’re laughing at a family bbq , and the next you’re at each other’s throats. It doesn’t take much to go from 0 to 100 with family members, there’s just something about sharing blood with someone that makes your blood boil. In this particular Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a young man who’s hard of hearing. His insensitive cousin likes to play pranks, and he’s also the gold…

Our top concern should always be the happiness and well-being of your family. Having said that, how would you respond if your sister had given her upcoming baby the silliest name possible? Would you say something, or would you just keep your mouth shut and hope that everything works out? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had always been very close. But when the sister announced that she was expecting, their relationship grew even close…

Your family should always come first. Having stated that how would you respond if some members of your family mistreated your nephew, knowing that he would just put up with it because family can get away with anything? The story below is the account of a frustrated aunt. The original poster (OP) and her siblings had always enjoyed cordial relationships. She took inspiration from her sister and the parent she supposedly became following her marriage and the birth of her first child. However, aft…

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, who do you regard as your close family members? An account of a devastated mother-in-law is given below. The original poster (OP) had consistently attempted to establish a relationship with her daughter-in-law, but she had continuously encountered rejection. The difficulties deteriorated once she had children, and the daughter-in-law, prioritized her own mother while limiting her engagement with the grandchildren. OP grew distan…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. The dynamic between a parent and child should never feel one sided, in the favor of the parents. Parents choose to have children, and children are a product of their parent’s parenting. Children don’t choose to be born, or to be raised the way they’re raised. Keeping this in mind, parents should always realize that if they weren’t good parents, they can’t expect their children to keep being there for them when they’re down. If one doesn’t feel their parents ha…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When someone close to you is pregnant, it’s typical to treat them with gentleness, sensitivity, and care. A pregnant woman needs special attention and diligence. Although their changing, hormone-heavy bodies should be respected, that comes at a limit. In this Reddit threa d, two women get into a friendship feud over food. A group of women are out to dinner, one of which is pregnant. The pregnant woman looks at the menu and sees an item she’s be…