Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We’re all familiar with the phrase, ‘family comes first.’ It’s a common phrase for a reason. Family should always be there for each other, it’s a built-in support system. When you’re down on your luck, you should always have family to turn to. But where’s the line? It doesn’t mean you should have your boundaries crossed, or that you need to be a doormat for anyone. There’s always a line, and navigating it is part of family dynamics. In this sto…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When someone has picked out a baby name and shared it with the people they know and love, it’s common that the people around them keep it in mind. Of course, it’s ‘only a name,’ but there’s a lot of meaning and associations in names. It’s the first thing people know about you, and it can have great effects on a person’s life. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, it centers around two sisters. The original poster (OP) is a woman w…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having ‘child free’ weddings are becoming more and more common. I mean, it makes sense. Who wants their wedding ceremony destroyed by screaming children, crying babies, or immature belligerence? It makes sense, yet if you invite your friends and family, there’s going to be a child related to them. It’s unavoidable, and if one wants to insist on their wedding being without children, they just need to know that either everyone is on the same page…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When a friend is pregnant, it’s extremely exciting to see them go through all the joys and anticipations of having the child. Being there for her through this difficult, yet exciting time can strengthen the bond of your friendship for years to come. Helping her with appointments, buying baby clothes and items, and of course, helping with her baby shower. Baby showers are an event everyone looks forward to. It’s an honor to be able to be a part…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. No one likes to feel like one of their parents are playing favorites, especially when it’s with a step-sibling. There’s no excuse for making your child feel so bad by abandoning him or her, and omitting yourself from their life. It’s an empty hole in their heart that will never fully heal, and everyone who wants kids one day should understand the burdens of parenting first and foremost. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, the or…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The things in our life that are sentimental are sentimental for a reason. It’s because of the memories attached to them, the people who were involved, and how it all ended. It stands as the symbol to the saga about something specific in one’s life. It’s a beautiful thing to have sentimental relics to draw back to, and everyone should respect their sentimental value. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a 17-year-old whose mother h…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Rings are sentimental for so many people. Not only is it a symbol of marriage, but it’s a symbol of love between a couple, a symbol of their commitment. When someone wears a ring in that special place, people know they’re taken. It’s a gesture of respect to their significant other, to show off their relationship status, and brag that their partner bought them the ring. If someone were to take sentimental items from you, it’s thievery. It’s neve…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re a child, a lot of things can go over your head without realizing it. You sort of believe everything you’re told, you assume that everything that happens to you is happening to everyone else, and that it’s normal. As we get older, we have a more mature lens in which to observe things. We can better understand what happens to us, and make better decisions about it. If our parents are divorced, it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. School bullies are a serious matter. A child’s life can be paradise or an inferno if they’re being bullied. It’s humiliating and destroys one’s confidence. Bullying can get so bad that the child may have to transfer schools, which is even more of a stab in the back. It’s impossible to enjoy school life, friends, or anything when there’s a bully following your every move, waiting to attack you. In this Reddit thread, it follows a father, daughte…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In family affairs, it’s not always easy to keep your mouth shut. You go in and out of these feelings and thoughts, and sometimes it just builds until it explodes. Of course, it’s not always the best course of action to let things bottle, but if they do, at least stand behind what you said. Just remember, it’s better to air grievances privately, rather than publicly. In this Reddit thread, it centers around a family at dinner. The original poste…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Who doesn’t love Starbucks? Even if you consider yourself a coffee fanatic, coffee buff, or coffee connoisseur, the guilty pleasure of a sugary, caramel-filled, iced frappuccino with whipped cream on top is something none of us can deny. Even though it’s more of an extravagant dessert than it is a coffee drink, we still love to indulge in its decadence. But at the same time, no one likes to mix work and pleasure, especially on a holiday. In thi…

The dress is one of the most important and iconic aspects of a woman’s wedding. Flowing, flowery, embellished with lace and length, all to show off the loveliness of the bride on her wedding day. Lots of women hold onto their wedding dress for their whole lives, always a symbol of their marriage and their man. It will be remembered forever not only as it’s immortalized in her closet, but in photos that will be seen generations later. It’s important to get the best dress. In this Reddit thread,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s daily common to have a hostile relationship with mothers of any type – be it bio moms, step-mothers, or mother-in-laws. What is it about this stereotype that carries itself in so many situations? From Brothers Grimm fairytales, to these wild Reddit stories, mothers in all forms make quite a ruckus. Well, this Reddit story is about…you guessed it, a mother of sorts and a dramatic situation during the holidays. The original poster (OP) is a…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. The ugly face of favoritism shows itself more often than we’d like to admit. Whether we’re friendlier with some coworkers than others, or we prefer to spend time with one sibling over another, or if we’re on the other side of the favoritism coin. What about when we’re the person left out of the friend group, or our uncle chooses to put his othe r nieces and nephews in the will but not us? All of these things play a part in our interpersonal rel…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Though we’re passed the hump of our precious turkey holiday, the post- Thanksgiving family stories never fail to keep us engaged after the fact. Whether it’s your Aunt Sarah’s bashful and brazen personal questions to your boyfriend, or your Uncle Victor’s terrible impression of Jerry Seinfeld, there’s always something to debrief and gossip about. If there’s one thing the holidays are good for, it’s our ability to indulge in food and family dram…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Parenting is never easy, not when you’re married and planned for it, and not when you’re unmarried and conceived by accident. Bringing a child into the world is life changing, and should never be taken for granted. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, it centers around a couple who had a child while they were young and out of wedlock. They weren’t married, and they broke up before the ba…