"maybe he should move back home with mommy"

You could possibly win the lottery if you are really lucky. If, however, your spouse attempted to take advantage of the circumstance and plan the vacation as though she had won the prize from the beginning, how would you react? That is, assuming you overcome the odds and manage to score a complimentary holiday. That's exactly what transpires in the story below. The original poster (OP) had won a trip to California that included 4 tickets. He informed his wife about the wonderful news and expres…

Birthdays and weddings are supposed to be joyful occasions to celebrate. An appreciation of life and all that it has to offer, a celebration of our past successes and our goals for the future. However, how would you respond if your loved ones decided to compare the two events, painting one as extravagant and the other as inexpensive? Would you take what was said at face value and run with it, or would you end the conversation before it even got started? The story below is an account of a confus…

Nothing is more important than family. You can always count on your family to support you in good times and bad. Who, though, do you regard as family? Who raised you and molded you into the person you are today, or is it the individuals who brought you into this world and then abandoned you to fend for yourself? The story below is the story of a confused individual. The Original Poster (OP) entered foster care at the age of eleven weeks. At four years old, he was formally adopted by his amazing…

Pregnancy is an exciting time. You get to anticipate the birth and daydream about the kind of person your child might grow up to be. The story below is of a confused wife. The Original Poster (OP), is currently expecting her third child with her husband. The husband made it clear just before they tied the knot that he would love to carry on the family name if they were to have a son and name him after his father. Initially, OP agreed and the two of them decided that OP would name any daughters…

It matters who you are with more than what you wear or where you go. Or at any rate, that's what people say. Having said that, it's a very different story on your wedding day, which is supposed to be your special day. The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP), who recently got married, just received her wedding photos. OP was initially thrilled about reliving the lovely day she enjoyed so much, however she quickly remembered how angry she had grown with her MI…

Stuck between a rock and a hard place

Nowadays, women can roam the world and pursue previously unattainable heights without being restricted to the household. Because of this, some individuals still find it hard to believe that women are no longer inferior to the glorious male gender. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated daughter. The Original Poster (OP) is a 28-year-old wildlife biologist. OP recently completed her master's degree and she plans to go to doctoral school. Unfortunately, her father still sees her as…

Who thought baby names can break up a family

Nothing is more important than family, but even so, it's important to think about what a family actually consists of. Is your family the group of people you value most, whether or not they are your biological relatives? The story that follows is the account of a confused sister. Neither the Original Poster (OP) nor her spouse have a close relationship with either of their siblings. As a direct result of the strained relationship, the children rarely spend time with their aunts or uncles. Thus,…

Being a girl's girl is great...but we still enjoy drops of drama

Some questions are just off limits, but people ask anyway

Families are difficult to deal with at times. Each member brings with them their very own opinions, ideals, and so forth. Therefore, it is imperative to keep all channels of communication open since this is the only way to preserve harmony and sincere friendship within the family. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. In order to generate future passive income, the Original Poster (OP) made the decision to buy and renovate a holiday home. Having said that, OP put in a lot…

Setting straightforward boundaries when it comes to money will help you avoid unnecessary conflicts and embarrassing discussions. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP) was left a sizeable inheritance by her mother. Her husband and his family, however, believed that rather than supporting and consoling their grieving daughter-in-law, it would be better to spend the extra money on extravagance and pleasure. Despite this, OP maintained her position, re…

Weddings are a happy occasion. Given this, how would you react if your future daughter-in-law was acting apprehensive about the nuptials when, deep down, all you're really doing is trying to meet her expectations in order to make sure that your son and his fiancée have a smooth engagement? An account of a confused future mother-in-law can be found below. The Original Poster (OP) is ecstatic that her son will soon tie the knot. However, OP's future daughter-in-law went too far when she demanded…

"It's too late for me, but it's not too late for them."