Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In any relationship , it’s important to respect each other’s feelings. If one partner is deeply uncomfortable with something, even if you don’t see the harm in it, it’s crucial to do everything in your power to try and understand their perspective and do what will make them feel comfortable. This is especially true when it comes to other people, and your partner’s relationships to other people. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s a story…

The union of two people in the holy tie of matrimony is celebrated at a wedding. On this day, the partners promise to support one another in good times and bad, in health and sickness. The story below tells the story of the frustrated young man. The original poster (OP) has been seeing a married, much older woman for a while now. The woman tricked him into thinking that she and her husband were getting a divorce soon. But OP was shocked to learn that none of this was true and that she had been…

Family bonds are complex and ever-changing. Parents go above and beyond to ensure that their children are happy. However, occasionally, when one child requires a little more love and attention than the others, it is easy to get caught up in his or her problems and forget about the needs of the rest of the family. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) recounts his personal experience of growing up with well-intentioned parents. The original poster, the sole…

Children are a blessing. Months pass while expectant parents anxiously await the birth of their unborn child, and when that day finally comes, it is the most memorable day of their lives. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) recently learned that she and her husband are expecting a third daughter. So, overcome with joy, they decided to announce the gender of the baby to the family. To their surprise, however, instead of receiving an outpouring…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to having children, it’s everyone’s individual prerogative whether they want to or not. No one can force them against their will, or decide for them. As a society, people like to put women in a box as being ‘maternal,’ expecting that due to their gender, they will automatically want to be a mother. This is so far from true. In this particular Reddit piece, the couple decides before marriage that they don’t want children . The husb…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to family, there should of course be a certain level of blind compassion and giving, but also a healthy level of boundaries. How does one balance the two? Family is family, so you may feel obligated to ignore your wants and needs for the sake of family, but where’s the line? If you feel disrespected or taken advantage of, it’s time to make your boundaries clear. This brings us to the Reddit piece. A woman is pleasantly enjoying he…

Your family should always come first. However, what should you do if, although your family is your first priority, you are their last priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) is the family's eldest child. Compared to his younger sister, OP's parents had never paid him as much time or attention. Additionally, when the siblings grew older, the issue was made worse by the unprecedented levels of favoritism, which worsened the already tense relationship…

It's risky to overstay your welcome. For my part, I'd rather show up early and be among the first to leave than linger and ignore any indications that the hosts are trying to evict you. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. A serious lack of finances forced the original poster (OP) and his wife to move in with his mother. Sharing a confined space strained the already tenuous relationship between OP and his mother, who had never been close. But when OP's wife celebrated her birthday…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Family dynamics are difficult to understand, maneuver, and navigate. When you don’t get along with a parent, how do you deal with it? Do you talk to them about things? Do you ignore it and keep your distance? Do you bottle it up and let it explode one day? It’s not easy to know the best thing to do, or if your efforts and feelings will even be appropriately acknowledged. But communication is key, as they say. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s about a f…

"It takes less than 30 seconds for him to reach out."

Welcome back zealous internet goers. These days, people can become more than addicted to social media and the internet. App culture is changing the way people think, behave, and how they form relationships. Instead of spending quality time talking with each other, reading, or learning together, many couples' form of ‘bonding time’ could be sitting separately on their respective phones. The constant exposure to the vast and endless internet is frightening at best; people get addicted to all sort…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Inheritance is a funny thing, it can tear people apart. It makes sense that if your husband or wife inherits a large sum, that it would be shared. I would personally expect to have access to the money in the case that I would be married; it just makes the most sense. If the inheritance is separate, then why aren’t the wages and each income? Shared finances is a normal part of married life. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A factor that mig…

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When you’re young, there’s less on the line for your life and future. The world is your oyster, you have much less responsibilities when you’re a young adult, and you can spend these sacred years building yourself up to whoever you want to be. But it’s also risky; the younger we are, the less developed our brains are, and for some people this is to a fault. Some people need more years than others to mature, develop, and process adulthood. 22 may seem like an a…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Summer: the time for vacations, trips abroad, and the long awaited paid time off. When the weather’s nice, why not use it for a trip? Get out of your rhythm, experience new cultures, people, and places. But what happens when your whole family plans the summer vacation without you? This brings us to the Reddit thread. This woman finds out a week before the vacation that her entire family has booked a cruise and trip to Hawaii. When she approaches them about it,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Favoritism is real. It’s not necessarily straightforward that the parents like one child more than the other, but there are certainly different treatments for each child . The oldest is known to have more expectations, and be ridiculed and disciplined more than the other children. The middle is stereotypically ignored and neglected, while the youngest gets prince, princess, and baby treatment. The youngest can do no wrong sometimes, and as much…