A lot of skeletons have been coming out of the closet

No woman wants a man dictating what they should eat

A marriage is a partnership of two people that honors family, love, togetherness, and commitment. So why might a marriage cast a shadow over a family that was previously seen to be happy? The story below is the account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) had just tied the knot. Instead of his impending marriage functioning as a symbol of love and family, the union severely harmed the ties within the family. OP makes it apparent that none of his family members attended his wedding as t…

Family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you feel if your family tried to use your hard-earned money to maintain the opulent lifestyle to which they had become accustomed? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) takes to Reddit to relay her story. After realizing they could no longer support the opulent lifestyle to which they had grown accustomed, OP's parents got in touch with her to ask for financial aid. They argue that rath…

Isn't it her decision at the end of the day?

At all times, your family should come first. It is your unstated responsibility as a sibling to keep your younger siblings in mind at all times. You are their strongest ally, best friend, and guardian. But how would you react if your sister attempted to take advantage of your generosity by asking you to pay for her opulent wedding? Would you politely give in out of love for your brother, or would you stand your ground and refuse? The sibling who is frustrated is described in the story below. Th…

Some people just like living in delusion

The timeless narrative about stay-at-home moms

Love, hate, reconciliation… and much more. One woman took to Reddit after an emotionally exhausting incident left her confused. She began her story by explaining how she discovered she was pregnant while her husband was away on a month-long work trip. When he returned, he became furious, accusing her of infidelity based on a picture of her hugging a high school friend who was visiting town. How typical. The friend, a photographer, had simply asked for a tour around the city to capture some scen…

Everybody yearns for that one person who will stand by them no matter what, in good times or bad. It might be a father or a lover for some people, or it might be a twin who has been there from day one for others. The story below is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. The original poster (OP) and his spouse recently announced the arrival of their twin sons. Not long after the couple's twins were born, OP's sister-in-law unexpectedly gave birth to twin daughters. At first, everything was going…

Your family should always be your top priority. However, how would you respond if your sister-in-law planned a yearly visit to your home that you dreaded every single year? Would you submit to her demands in silence out of loyalty and respect, or would you stand your ground and establish boundaries that would turn the visit from complete mayhem to something somewhat pleasant? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. With her husband by her side, the original poster (OP) is t…

Selecting a name for your child—or, more correctly, putting up with the long and tiresome process—is a difficult task. Political correctness sometimes has to be set aside due to the immense pressure to please your partner, your unborn child, every member of your family, and the people closest to you. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) felt forced into a disagreement that wasn't really about him. While waiting for their first child to be born, OP's br…

Marriage is among the most treasured unions in human history. While the union represents love and family, for some, marriage also represents the end of an era or the dissolution of a dream. The story below is an account of a frustrated stepmom. Together, the original poster (OP) and her current spouse are the parents of four children. In addition to the two children they share, her spouse also has two children of his own from a previous relationship. Initially, the kids greeted OP with open arm…

Family should always come first. Even so, how would you react if your in-laws purchased the house next door and wanted to relocate ‘within walking distance’ of you? Would the thought of your mother-in-law's face scare you every morning, or would you be grateful for the extra help? The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her partner recently bought their first home together. At first, everything appeared to be going rather well for OP,…

While some relationships must end, others never have to. From among the bunch, the fortunate ones are those who know the kind of love you only find in books and fairytales. But not everyone has the opportunity to live happily ever after with a stunning castle and a charming prince. The tale that follows is the story of a perplexed ex-wife. For five years, the original poster (OP) was married to her now ex-husband. She believed she was living the ultimate dream, but in reality, her husband was l…

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