Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There are two types of teenagers: the studious one, who’s focused on which college they’ll go to, and makes school a priority, and the teenager that’s smoking cigarettes in the bathroom to ditch class. When you find a teenager that’s mature, responsible, and studious, it’s a crime to take away their opportunity to excel. In this Reddit story, the original poster (OP) is a teenager who comes home on her summer breaks , in which her older sister…

Welcome back internet buffs and beauties . Family vacations can be anything but relaxing . You plan this whole trip, spend all this money, and you really believe things will be fun and relaxing; a paradise with your loved ones, where everyone’s in a great mood. Well, it doesn’t always work like that does it? There can be fights, screaming, crying, arguing, and your ‘vacation’ can turn into anything but. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this piece, a husband and wife decide to go away to…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The relationship between your mother-in-law and you can sometimes get a little sticky. It’s common to have strife and feelings of discomfort, but there are limits to how you should allow your MIL to act with you. When caring for your newborn, it’s your responsibility and right to parent the child how you want. No one can force you to agree to anything, and anyone trying to is out of their mind. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The MIL has b…

In a relationship, loyalty and trust are essential since they can never be rebuilt. The story below is an account of a heartbroken boyfriend. The original poster (OP) dated his ex-girlfriend for three years before ending things. He thought that his ex-girlfriend was the one for him and that they would eventually tie the knot, as did OP's family. However, when his ex-girlfriend disclosed that she was expecting a child, the dream was crushed. While this announcement naturally surprised and confus…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Humans have a myriad of needs that go far beyond physical wellbeing. Everyone knows about food, water, and shelter, but what people don’t talk about is the emotional needs we all share. From community support to romantic partnerships and personal friendships, we all need this kind of love from people around us. When we feel like this is lacking in our lives, it can create internal warfare; we may seek out this feeling of love and acceptance elsewhere. This bri…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. The tales of wedding drama are endless and vast; on the outside, the wedding commends itself for its meretricious exterior. Food, dancing, beautiful vows, gowns, and men in suits. Yet deep below the surface there’s familial tension, drama, hookups, and past drama from friendships. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this thread, the original poster (OP) tells the tale of his friendship with a man. When it was OP’s wedding, the friend cancels three days bef…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, is there ever a circumstance in which turning down help is preferable? that is, putting your needs and principles ahead of those around you? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for quite some time. In an attempt to avoid future contentions, they decided early in their relationship to maintain a joint bank account for bills and domestic costs a…

Your family should always come first in all you do. But if your whole family had been withholding something from you for more than five years, how would you respond? Would you be able to move on and forgive, or would the past permanently ruin your relationship? The story below is an account of a heartbroken father. The original poster (OP) and his wife of more than 25 years recently got divorced. The divorce was quick because of his ex-wife's adultery, which has been going on for more than five…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never fun to feel shocked by the throes of life’s boundless experiences. One day, you could have one life, one world that you know, and the next, everything could be flipped upside down and right-side up, sending you down a surreal and disillusioned path. It’s hard to navigate these tough feelings, and sudden life changes. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this thread, a woman has been with her boyfriend for three years. The subject…

We’ve all seen the movies where there’s a dramatic ‘I object!’ right before a couple gets married. Usually it’s a male character, the good guy, who the audience is rooting for over the acknowledged groom, but it isn’t always. Real life isn’t always like the movies; sometimes things happen that you can’t believe you’re seeing with your own eyes. The person who may object to the wedding, or at least reveal some deep secret about the couple, isn’t always the second man in question. This brings us…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s perfectly normal to adopt, and in fact, it’s even good for the world. Sadly, there are tons of unwanted babies in the world, so adopting one that needs a home is an important action that helps children globally. And although it’s normal, as well as good for the world, some people still have a hard time adjusting to the idea that being non blood related is okay. Some people are stuck in an archaic religious mentality, or too attached to tra…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. These days, rent prices have skyrocketed to amounts impossible to fund without a job as a doctor or lawyer. In the 80s, the economy was booming, to the point that every person off the street could just start their own business, afford to buy a house with a simple income, and even save to buy a boat. Nowadays, even with two household incomes, it’s difficult to stay afloat, afford simple groceries or a night out, and forget about saving money. This brings us to…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The topic of infidelity has been around since the beginning of time. Although it’s portrayed many different purposes, intentions, and affects, it’s corporeal, yet painful conclusion in a relationship can be the terminator of any seemingly healthy relationship. Not only is it hurtful to feel betrayed by your partner in such an intimate way, but it doesn’t start and stop at the physical, and proves its disrespect to be more than didactic. This br…

Weddings commemorate the joining of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. As bridesmaids, it is our responsibility to ease the bride's transition in the days leading up to the wedding. But would you, without a doubt, submit to every whim and desire thrust upon you to please the bride? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. So, when her sister asked her to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, she was taken…

Friendship, honesty, and trust are essential for a happy marriage since without them, the union would not survive the test of time. The following story tells the tale of a cunning wife. It was just recently disclosed to the original poster (OP) that her husband had been engaging in extramarital affairs. But before filing for divorce, OP reasoned that it would be best to settle her affairs, so she held off on disclosing her husband's infidelity. That's why she found a job, acquired full ownershi…

You should always put your family members' wants and comfort first, and you should be prepared to go above and beyond to ensure their comfort and needs are met. The original poster (OP) and her aunt had never gotten along. Her aunt had teased her about her weight when she was a little child. Having said that, during OP's 18th birthday celebration, things drastically deteriorated. OP was nervous and undecided about inviting her aunt to take part in the celebrations. But after giving it some thou…