Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We live in an era where children see far too many things at far too young of an age. From Instagram, to TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, there’s no telling what someone will see online at an age where they should be outside and playing with their friends. The digital world will change us forever, but in what ways? It feels like 12-years old is the new 18, and by 22-years old people are looking and seeming 40. But enough about the modern age. This…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We’re here to talk about all things family dramas , because we just can’t get enough of it. It seems like the stereotype of the evil step-mother never fails to affect our perceptions. Even in situations where she may not be ‘evil,’ it’s easy to be hesitant to immediately invite her into our lives after one’s father remarries. In this particular Reddit thread, the step-mother in question isn’t evil at all, at least not in this story. She has raised these four c…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s become recently popular to have your family help with wedding costs. If other people have the funds for this, great, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable. This kind of generosity subjects anyone to being taken advantage of, lied to, or betrayed. This brings us to the Reddit story. The original poster (OP) comes with a qualm about her sister’s lies. The sister has been milking a certain narrative about her financial situation for the whole time…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. The topic of free babysitting for family members will never get old. There’s such hype around this, and for good reason. It seems like families worldwide expect anyone they’re related to to just be a free babysitter at the drop of a hat. This may work for some people, but not for others. This Reddit story is about just that. These sisters have an agreement: when one is gone the other watches her kid , and in the reverse situation she watches the dog. This seem…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Relationships are diverse; what one person expects from their partner could be vastly different from what someone else expects. Some couples don’t get into the nitty gritty, they don’t communicate on the same level as I may expect from my relationship. I want to know the ins and outs of my partner’s life, the day-to-day, the things that are important to him. Knowing your partner’s dietary restrictions should be something you learn immediately.…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Cheating is all too common , and the telltale signs will never lie to you. If you have that inkling, that suspicious feeling building inside of you, making you uncomfortable at small things, comments, or attitudes you normally wouldn’t be, then it’s time to sit down and talk to your partner. No one should feel skeptical about their partner’s behaviors or words. When you start to feel like you don’t know if they’re trustworthy, it’s probably for…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings should be an exciting and thrilling day full of love. Usually people want to be surrounded by their loved ones, and everyone who means something to them. Even people who choose to have smaller weddings usually want their immediate family by their side. It would be a huge blow if you were the only one in your family not invited to the wedding of someone you’re close with, which is exactly what happens in this Reddit thread. This 17-year…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It only takes one significant offense to find out someone’s red flags , and usually, they’re not lying. We always want to evade seeing the things we don’t want to in the people we love, or our partners. But when he or she is making it clear to us, we need to believe them. Stealing is one red flag that can’t be argued out of. It can’t be twisted into something redeeming or legitimate, it will always be from an underlying cause that the person is…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But what happens if your priorities diverge and you're not sure which side to support? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) lost the love of his life a long time ago. OP remarried following the devastating and unexpected loss. In order to provide a comfortable life for their children, OP's second wife is requesting a portion of the estate left by his late wife. To honor the desires of his late wi…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. You really never know how someone i s going to be years down the line. As terrifying as it is, people can sometimes be really disciplined at hiding their true nature, or something might trigger them to behave in ways you’ve never seen before. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a man who thought he was marrying the love of his life. Feeling like it was too good to be true to find someone this compatible with you, an…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s important to practice tact when the going gets tough . Sometimes we’re pushed over the edge of our patience, and fall into a frustration so intense it can be difficult not to go full berserk on someone. As much as we want to just say everything that’s on our minds and heart, sometimes it’s better to wait until the tension has ceased to say what you want to say. In this Reddit thread, the woman has been openly badmouthing her marriage, husb…

You should be willing to go above and beyond in order to ensure the happiness of the people you care about. However, what would you do if your sister—with whom you have lost contact—kept ‘dumping’ her kid on you out of the blue? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had no intention of having a big family. As a result, she and her spouse decided to have just one child. Therefore, the unexpected arrival of OP's sister's child in need of childcare caused s…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Remarrying when both people already have children can get complicated. Merging different family dynamics seems loony to me, even as common as it is. Teenage angst and immaturity can escalate the difficulties in that given situation. In this Reddit thread, it’s about just that. A couple gets married when they already have children from different partners. The husband’s children are so hostile to his new wife that they refuse to talk to her or ac…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We all know that one person who just never has anything together , who can never learn from their mistakes and pick themselves up from the graves they dig themselves in. It’s difficult to witness a friend or family member who’s in need, but at the end of the day they have to be the ones to help themselves. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a woman up to her neck in frustration. Her brother-in-law has caused so man…

Your family should come first at all times. Having stated that how would you react if your partner disregarded your advice on raising and guiding your children? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse have been together for a long time. Before getting married and starting a family, they made a deal that the kids would be responsible for paying the rent and groceries after they finished school. However, when it came time for their younge…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Having a baby is an immensely exciting time for any parent. From the pregnancy and birth, to actually spending time with the baby, the anticipation can make anyone drastically change. It’s normal to want to profusely brag and obsess over the baby; it becomes your world and new mothers have every right to be thrilled at the birth of their child. But when does it go too far? In this Reddit story, the sister has a baby after years of struggling . The baby is like…