I firmly believe that being a single parent is one of the most challenging jobs in the world, and I salute every single parent out there for all their hard work. Not only do they have to raise their kid, or kids, all alone, but they have to work while doing it and maintaining a roof over their family's head. Some even do it without any help from the rest of their family, and still manage to take care of everything all alone. Like the single mother in this Reddit story, who raised her son all al…

Every family has a unique story to tell. Nonetheless, loyalty inside the family is the most crucial quality to uphold and protect. Loyalty and friendship allow you to overcome any obstacle. The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) has been dating her current partner for three years. She has adopted the position of stepmother to her boyfriend's 17-year-old daughter, despite the fact that she and him were never formally married. At first, all was well, t…

She kept his child a secret for so long.

Your family, especially your parents, should always come first. When you really think about it, your parents have done everything they could to make sure you lead a happy and comfortable life. When the roles are reversed and you have the opportunity to repay your elderly parents, is there a boundary you wouldn't exceed or would you do anything to please them? The account of a perplexed daughter is told below. The original poster (OP) questions whether it was appropriate for her to refuse her pa…

The birth of a child is an exciting event. It is a wonderful joy to welcome a new member of the family, and it ought to be celebrated. That being said, there are typically challenges and a range of emotions involved, just like with any momentous occasion. The story that follows describes an irritated husband. The original poster (OP) is expecting a baby with his wife. The couple decided that if the baby turned out to be a girl, the wife would name it, and if it turned out to be a boy, the husba…

Don't bite the hand that feeds.

Welcome back internet ladies and gentlemen. Relationships can seem as complicated as flying to the moon, or performing open heart surgery. But why is that? It’s just two people working things out together, and somehow it drives us to stressful and unhinged places we never thought we would be. Humans are such emotional creatures…aren’t we? Always swaying this way and that; never fully sure of our decisions and in a constant state of emotional purgatory. This particular Reddit thread follows a co…

Hey there, internet people. Reddit is a goldmine of dramatic stories, situations, and chaos that we just love to read and eat up. It’s like tuning into the juiciest part of the reality show, without needing to watch the whole season. People can really be ridiculous, but why not use it for our enjoyment. The story follows two sisters; one is married and lives in a multiple bedroom home. The other, she’s rich, but down on her luck with housing. It’s never easy to feel a bit ‘homeless,’ but ultima…

not the best timing there

can you wear the wrong color to a baby shower?

Hey there, internet enthusiasts. If there’s one thing about family, it's that it’s not always easy. Most people in the world have kids, regardless of nationality. Having children is a normal and integral part of adulthood, and most people end up parents. It’s very rare to see a family of 4 and none of them decide to have kids, except for one. Sure, this may make that person with children feel like the black sheep of the family, but didn’t they choose it for themselves? It can be difficult to in…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, limits should always exist in families to ensure that no one disturbs the peace within. An irate SIL is described in the narrative below. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been married for a considerable amount of time. A few years ago, the couple, hoping to someday sell the house and recoup their costs, made a large financial investment while the wife's parents were still living in her childhood home. But as fate would have it,…

Above all, your family should always be your top priority. Since none of us have any control over the others in our family, we must establish boundaries if we want to lead a calm and peaceful life. The original poster (OP) and her father had always been very close. But when her mother decided she wanted to build a relationship with her husband's long-lost father, despite her husband's strong objections, things took a bad turn. The once-happy family has split into two factions: the first group i…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Your devotion is to your family. However, what should you do if the people who are meant to support you the most—your family—start fabricating tales about you that might potentially destroy your career? In the following story, the aunt is baffled. The original poster (OP) likes to host get-togethers for friends and family with her partner. Despite not having children, they always make sure that their friends are welcome and plan enjoyable parti…

A wedding should be a joyous event marking the start of a happy couple's life together. Given this, it is our duty as visitors to make sure the evening goes off without a hitch. Having said that, what would you do if your own brother attempted to interfere with your wedding planning? Would you mind keeping quiet for the sake of a nice evening? or would you stand up for what you believe to be right? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster, or OP, recentl…

All pleasure and all misery have their roots in the pursuit of money. Money might buy you an opulent, luxurious life, yet, conversely, it can leave you alone and desolate. The account below tells the story of the irate brother-in-law. The original poster's (OP) brother recently became engaged. OP's family is less affluent than that of the brother's new fiancé. Therefore, even if the couple genuinely loves one another and wants to contribute to the future they are building together, the contribu…