Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never fun to feel unsupported by family members . We all have our own things, our own lives, but there are some crucial moments where it’s appropriate to put aside your own things for the sake of family. Some people are better at this than others. Some people have a hard time letting go of their immediate self-interest for a greater good, to toss aside your own wants to compromise with someone else. In my opinion, compromising is one of th…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. No matter what we do in life, we want to feel proud about it . We want recognition for our efforts and successes through our tribulations to get our foot in the door for the job, or applying for universities, or marrying the love of our lives. It’s essential to have a supportive and positive family structure that can provide love, insight, advice, and empath y towards our life paths. Without a supportive family for our choices, it leaves us either feeling…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Lately, there’s been a lot of talk and controversy surrounding DNA tests and paternities. Some of them are riddled with petty jealousy, insecurity, or unreasonableness, while some are rooted in substantial evidence about their wife’s infidelity. It’s probably an incredible shock to find out you’ve been raising a child that isn’t biologically yours, and this type of tension can turn a family upside down. This Reddit piece deals with a man who ha…

The individuals you should rely on and turn to in times of sadness are your family. So, how would you respond if members of your own family didn't want you around? The story below is an account of a heartbroken daughter. After graduating, the original poster (OP) and her partner brought their second kid into the world. Before the baby is born, OP finds out from one of her aunts that the family is going on vacation. She expressed amazement that she had never heard of this trip before and asked f…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . It’s not everyday you get married , so it should be remembered as a sacred and special event, a day that you signed your love away and the whole world watched. As time goes on, you might find out some truths that you weren’t ready for, and this could distort aspects of your memory and current relationship with your partner. How does one ‘know,’ he/she is the one ? Most people say, ‘you just know.’ I believe this sentiment to be true, because y…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When a woman is going to be in labor, it’s a very emotional, vulnerable, and intimate position she’s in. Doctors are running around you, nurses are injecting you with foreign objects, and it’s important to have your safety net of people there to comfort you while you’re in such an uncomfortable situation. It’s the woman’s body, therefore it’s the woman’s choice who she wants and doesn’t want in the delivery room with her. No one can speak for her, and no one w…

Your family should always come first in your life. It doesn't matter if you are related to them by birth or marriage; you must always act in alignment with their interests and intentions. The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) had been married to his wife for a long time. The wife has a daughter and son from a previous marriage and OP happily took on the role of stepfather. Things were going well at first—OP was supporting his new family, and the wif…

They literally broke into her house and legit robbed her!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. You could be married for a decade, and still find out things in your partner you never knew could exist. Some people are good at masking their darkness, hiding in their own shadows, and keeping secrets from those around them. Once you’ve been married for awhile, your guard is down, and your trust is high, making it almost easier to lie candidly. Just because it’s easy to lie, doesn’t excuse the behavior. Hiding things from your partner is a new…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. If there’s one thing everyone should be able to rely on, it’s their parents. Parents should be there for their children through thick and thin; balancing compassion and empathy, with life lessons to instill. Without a parent’s guidance, it’s nearly impossible to navigate the world of relationships, or anything else for that matter. When you don’t get the empathy and support you need from your family, it can cause some unhealthy coping mechanisms, attachment st…

Your first focus should always be your family. Having said that, what would you do if you discovered that the only reason they ask you out and to go along is so you can pay for their opulent dinners? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) received an invitation to join her family on a pleasant family outing. She invited her stepson to the dinner because her husband was unable to attend due to prior commitments. When the bill came, OP decided to so…

How long was he planning to keep up this lie?

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Marriages can be long and arduous, a journey of tenacity, patience, and respect. When one person feels disrespected, it’s easy to be offended, but maybe not to the point where you back out of the marriage. Everyone is different, and everyone’s threshold for treatment they’re willing to take is different. A betrayal can look like many things ; it doesn’t always look like cheating, but it is always a form of lying or deceit. It’s more than painfu…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Most things in life don’t last forever; though we like to fantasize about eternity, even things like marriage aren't eternal for a lot of couples. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but eventually it’s for the better. But the thing is, you assume it is eternal when you marry the person, so you’re probably willing to do whatever you need to do for the sake of the relationship to work. This can get tricky with a decision like a vasectomy, where usually it’s reversible…

You are called the mother of the bride for a reason. It's not your wedding.

Given that your wedding is the most significant day of your life, it seems natural that you would want to make it as flawless as you can. Despite this, is the bride's wedding day a free-for-all on which she can behave any way she pleases, or is there a boundary she should not cross? The story below is of a confused bride. The original poster (OP) is planning her dream wedding. Drawing inspiration from the hit television program 'Bridgeton', she has chosen to design the event around an early 180…