Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Money and finances are surprisingly a huge reason couples break up. More and more people nowadays are deciding on keeping separate bank accounts from their spouses, while still maintaining a shared one. It’s surprising to think that one could get married and not have any idea about their partner’s spending habits, but it happens. Being frugal has become an increasingly important skillset in the modern era. In this Reddit thread, the husband is…

"She starts going off about how perfect it would be to have a ‘big moment’ where everyone finds out the gender during my reception, and how I should ‘totally do a balloon release or confetti pop for her.’"

Finders keepers... you know the rest.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. As children, sometimes we just don’t know any better. I truly believe some children are just born to be naughtier and more mischievous than others. Regardless of how much a parent may try to reel their kid in, make them behave, and teach them lessons, the kid may rebel anyway. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman whose daughter has a 16-year-old grudge against her cousin, and OP supports it. The cousin let the daughter’s c…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We often do a lot for our partners and loved ones. From lauding them for their accomplishments, assuaging them through emotional times, or just comforting them when they need us. We all have our boundaries though, and even through a willingness to unconditionally love and support our partners, we have to b e obstinate when our boundaries are crossed. In this Reddit thread, it centers around an engaged couple. The original poster (OP) is a woman…

"He stormed off, and I shouted that I didn't know I was engaged to a child who threw a tantrum when he didn't get what he wanted."

Seems the lottery ticket took the trash people out of her life.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. You can know someone for years, spend all your time with them, even live with them, until one reproaching day unveils a curtain you weren’t prepared to diges t. When the rose colored glasses fall off and long ignored verisimilitude appears, it can be jarring and traumatic. Honesty and trust predicate any healthy relationship, and their foundation is what keeps couples together. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. Nevertheless, is there ever a moment when one may put themselves first without having to suffer from guilt sneaking up on them when no one is around? If so, when? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her parents had always been rather close. Her sister, however, never got along with her parents since they were constantly criticizing her and trying to control every move she made. As a result, t…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. If there’s one thing about mother-in-law’s , it’s that you either love them or you hate them. They can be a pain in the butt, or your best friend. It’s no wonder there are so many nightmare stories about MIL’s demands, expectations, and overall rudeness towards their DIL’s. And don’t get me started on the way they baby their sons…half these MIL’s still wish they could clean their kid’s diapers. In this Reddit story, it centers about a MIL and D…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having one’s first child is an exciting and exulting time in a woman’s life. The introduction to motherhood, the anticipation of newfound joy and love in your offspring, and the warmth of family will give any new mother that special glow. Now, most people in Western countries have around 2 children on average. When someone is on their 6th child, when does it come time to put an end to this facade of baby showers? The whole idea is to give gifts…

You ought not to demonstrate prejudice in your role as a parent. Having said that, how would you react if your partner openly expressed his preference for your son over your daughter? Would you strive to make up for your husband's lack of affection, or would you just put up with it and treat your children the same way? The story below is of a defensive mother. The original poster (OP) shares two children with her husband. Although OP has always loved her two children equally, it is clear that h…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. L iving a life predicated on lies can eat someone to their core. I couldn’t imagine hiding my reality from friends, family, or loved ones. Being open, earnest, and honest will save slews of headaches for the future. When you lie, you have to think about how it will affect the other person. Of course, we usually lie not only to be selfish, but to protect other people involved. It’s all about being guileful about keeping the lie a secret. In this Reddit thread,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having and raising children is a huge undertaking . A good parent has to always keep in mind the health and safety of their child. It’s a tough world out there, and protecting your kid (to a certain extent) is so much of your life when they’re young. If someone’s not fit for it, then they shouldn’t be having kids. In this Reddit thread, a woman’s best friend is the legal guardian o f her child. The child in question, Emma, has a severe nut alle…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In this day and age, everything seems crazy and everything seems legitimate at the same time. With so many differing views it’s no wonder people can’t seem to get along. It’s not even that people have differing views, it’s that ideologies about anything have become so internalized and personalized to the point that the person really thinks it’s the hill they’ll croak on before they let it go and hear the other side. People need to detach themse…

You should always prioritize your family. That stated, are you to blame for the mistakes made by your father? Does your mother's happiness really require you to give up your own? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) just gave birth to her first child. OP and her spouse withheld from sharing the baby's name until after he or she was delivered. For this reason, when the baby was born, they were thrilled to announce the name they had chosen. However, upo…