Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s too common of a story when a woman is deeply unimpressed with her husband’s behavior. There’s the phrase deadbeat dad for a reason . You don’t hear the same descriptions of women and moms, not that they can’t be uninvolved, but it’s not the stereotype. Men have the standard that it’s impressive when they at least show up emotionally or mentally. Even though this is the case, it’s not every father, and nowadays men are opening up and talkin…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s almost too common to disagree with your in-laws about something, and more often than not it’s between a wife and a mother-in-law. Now, I don’t want to point fingers at the man and say that perhaps he’s a spoiled mama’s boy, and that’s why this relationship dynamic occurs far too often, but it’s certainly possible. Anyway, there can be a slew of reasons why these two women can’t get along . Maybe there are expectations for caretaking, grandparenting, or fi…

According to popular belief, one of the most memorable days of your life is your wedding day. To ensure that the day is picture-perfect, the couple works into the wee hours of the morning. But what would you do if your sister attempted to take center stage and ruin the entire ceremony? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP), surrounded by her closest friends and family, recently tied the knot with the love of her life in a private ceremony. Prior to the b…

The definition of cheating varies among individuals. For those who are interested, in my humble opinion, cheating in a love relationship is simply anything your spouse would do but would be reluctant to discuss with you out of concern for your reaction. The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her spouse for a considerable amount of time. They recently welcomed their first child together. But instead of living happily ever after, the coup…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. They say you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. You can even choose your partners, but you can’t choose your family member’s partners either. It’s more than disappointing to have a sibling who married someone you don’t see eye to eye with. Family dinners, events, and reunions somehow always have to have that one uncle, that one in-law who just causes copious amounts of drama to everyone. The one always trying to start a…

You can always rely on your family, both in good and terrible times. That being said, you should never take your loved ones for granted because they can vanish at any moment. The story below is an account of a confused father. As a single father, the original poster (OP) raises his adolescent son. Since they were young children, the youngster and his uncle—OP's brother—had a strong relationship. Because of their many common interests and experiences, the young boy and his uncle grew increasingl…

The first thing a parent should do is name their child. You are securing their place in the world by granting them a name they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Therefore, the responsibility is great and ought not to be disregarded. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child, a daughter. She had known since she was a young girl that she would name her firstborn daughter Seraphina. Unfortunately, before O…

The foundation of any relationship is respect. A solid foundation of trust and respect enables you to reach new heights and settle any kind of dispute. The story down below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had spent a significant amount of time married to her spouse. The pair owns a stunning seaside holiday property together. As a result, the sister of OP's husband occasionally requests to spend a day at the empty holiday villa. Initially, everything proceed…

Bringing children into the world and starting a family are not always simple tasks. So, if your own sister gave up on your ambition of becoming a parent and took the name you and your spouse had set aside since the day you met, how would you respond? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) tried to conceive for years. But every time, she left feeling discouraged. OP and her partner are determined to have a family despite all of the challenges they have fac…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We live in a world with so much importance put on material possessions, that sometimes we forget and forgo the human in us. We would rather ruin relationships we have than let go of that adored shirt that cost us so much. It’s a bit unhealthy, if you ask me, but it’s the way of the world, and that’s a fact. Material items and money work hand in hand to disallow us to separate from these meaningless things, to focus on interpersonal relationships. Inheritance i…

Divorce is rarely simple. Essentially, it is a choice made by both parties to head in different directions. Divorce may arise from dwindling love, adultery, or the simple but common reason of growing apart. The story below is an account of a vindictive ex-husband. The original poster (OP) shares his wicked scheme to exact revenge on his former spouse. Background: More than 20 years ago, OP and his wife filed for divorce due to her infidelity. Instead of fighting fire with fire throughout the di…

There are two types of people on this planet. The first becomes enraged and leaves when they are treated unfairly, whereas the second becomes resentful and wants to exact revenge on the offender. The story below is an account of a frustrated girlfriend. The original poster (OP) had been dating her boyfriend for more than a year. Things were going great at first, but when the boyfriend lost his job and chose to wallow in his grief rather than hunt for a new position, things started to go haywire…

Weddings are a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. To put it simply, marriage is a time to celebrate new beginnings and love. Therefore, it makes sense that attending an event like this on your own would make you feel nervous and uneasy. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attempted to attend a wedding. By attempted, I mean, OP was invited to a wedding but refused entry upon her arrival. For some c…

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Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Family dynamics are funny; for some people, being close-knit to extended family members is a must. They want their children to all be best friends with their siblings' children, having family get-togethers, dinners, and vacations together. For some, this is what it means to be a family, and for others, it’s far from necessary dynamics. This brings us to the Reddit thread. For this couple, they would love if the husband’s brother took more care and effort into…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the interne t. Supporting and being supported by your partner are crucial aspects to any healthy relationship. You should be able to make decisions together, come to agreements, and move forward amicably and respectfully. Support is accepting your partner, but within reason. Of course, there are many things that can’t be supported, because at the end of the day, you still have to take care of yourself. If your livelihood is threatened by your partner's decis…