It makes perfect sense that not every marriage ends with a happy ever after. A completely distinct challenge arises, though, when one partner remarries and the new spouse is hostile toward the former spouse. The story that follows is an account of a dumbfounded ex-wife. Following a decade and a half of marriage, the Original Poster (OP) and her former spouse decided it was time to call it quits. They had three lovely children together and coexisted well. That all changed, though, when OP's ex-h…

Family should come first at all times. But what would you do if your sister decided to design your wedding gown? In other words, the dress that you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl will now be in the hands of an aspiring seamstress… The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The Original Poster (OP) tells the story of how her step-sister asked to design her wedding gown. OP was first hesitant to agree because the sister is by no means a trained wedding dress designer…

You can't have your cake and eat it too

Your parents undoubtedly want the best for you. They would never put you in danger and they would never, ever go against your wishes in an attempt to offend you or overstep your bounds. Having said that, how would you react if your parents attempted to decide on matters that would affect your child without first seeking your input? That's exactly what the story below is about. After giving birth to a baby girl, the Original Poster (OP) refuses to have her child's ears pierced, even though her p…

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How the tables have turned

Nowadays, women are not valued based on traits from a bygone era that defined femininity. Contemporary women have the liberty to showcase their individuality in any way they deem suitable and to advocate for their convictions. There are various ways to express oneself. While some women express who they are through dress or music, others do so through fashion. What follows is the story of a woman who is protective of her daughter. The Original Poster (OP) is a mother to a 13-year-old girl. OP's…

Not all relationships have happy endings. Sometimes a couple finds that their relationship is no longer working out and that it is best for them to split up so they can lead independent lives. That being said, while all endings are tough, infidelity-related endings—breakups in particular—are especially hurtful. In the story that follows, a woman finds out that her husband is divorcing her through her kids. The Original Poster (OP) had spent nearly a decade blissfully married to her now ex-husba…

Marriage is a sacred commitment that is entered into with eternity in mind. Occasionally, though, irreconcilable differences lead to the end of a marriage. Breakups are painful at best, but when kids are involved, matters get significantly more difficult… The story that follows is of a frustrated step mom. The Original Poster (OP) and her partner are both parents to children from previous relationships. OP has one child, whereas her now-husband, has three. After getting married, they successful…

Taking care of her child and maintaining the house are the responsibilities of a stay-at-home mother. As long as you are awake, you are essentially at work. You cannot clock out or call in sick. It's one of the most difficult yet rewarding jobs out there. That being said, not everyone is cut out to be a stay-at-home mother. The husband in the following story is upset because he doesn't realize how difficult and demanding a stay-at-home mother's job really is. The Original Poster (OP) conveys hi…

Love is in the air and nothing else

Is there a "right" age to have kids?

Women are a beautiful species. They possess amazing abilities, but they also have some rather challenging monthly obligations, such as their monthly cycle. Every woman has a unique monthly cycle; some have excruciating pain for several days, while others have no symptoms at all and can go about their regular lives without any problems. But what would you do if your step-sister's boyfriend scolded you for accidentally leaving some dirty underwear on the bathroom floor of YOUR apartment? The stor…

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