Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, if children are involved, you are responsible for giving them the best possible start in life so that they may lead better lives than that of their parents. The account that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a considerable amount of time. They are parents to two children, the eldest of whom is six years old and the youngest of whom is three. Eight months ago,…

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, what should you do if you find yourself overwhelmed by an overwhelming number of unreasonable requests and unsure of what to do next? The story that follows tells the tale of the unhappy brother. The original poster (OP) gifted his sister an expensive yet thoughtful wedding present. The sister pleaded with her brother to pay for her gown before the wedding. OP readily consented, of course, and the two of them drove to the bridal…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Is there, however, a time in your life when you can prioritize yourself without experiencing guilt or anxiety? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) is planning a child-free wedding. Put another way, children are not invited, no matter how close they are to the bride or groom. By now, it should be evident that this received a lot of feedback. Among them were some of OP's family members; her sis…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Wedding’s are one of the most stressful things to plan in one’s lifetime. It’s a bit counterintuitive, no? It’s supposed to be a day for you and your partner to happily and peacefully celebrate each other’s love, but somehow turns into your most stressful day, in which you drain your savings just to throw a big party for all your friends and family. But that’s besides the point. Who you invite or don’t invite can have major consequences on your relationships.…

There are moments when the frenzy of everyday life causes you to lose sight of what truly matters. It may be your spouse, your children, your career, or your pals. But when someone points out a clear oversight on your part, do you take responsibility for it or do you try to pin it on stress from your busy life? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. As mentioned in the initial post , the original poster (OP) received an invitation to accompany his niece down the aisle on her…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But when it comes to family, is it possible to be overly committed and devoted? The story below describes a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has become his niece's primary male role model since the passing of her father. So when the time came for her to tie the knot with the love of her life, she asked OP if he would grant her the privilege of walking her down the aisle on her wedding day. OP was thrilled to hear the wonderful…

Hey there internet folk . Does the word ‘entitlement’ mean anything to you? It seems as if people are constantly delusional about themselves, and the world revolves around them in their head. It’s what we call ‘main character energy’ these days. You expect to be owed things that, well frankly, the world just doesn’t owe you. Let’s take this Reddit thread as an example. Woman gets pregnant with a man’s baby and has it. Same woman gets pregnant with a different man’s baby and has it. Now woman ex…

As much as I get along with my mother-in-law, and I honestly do get along with her, I will never agree to have her living in my home. It is simply a recipe for disaster, both for the relationship between the two women and for the relationship of the couple themselves. This is why it is actually not that surprising that the woman in this Reddit story has reached a breaking point because of her MIL (mother-in-law). For some reason, MIL has started living with OP (original poster), her husband, an…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When your son is graduating from high school, it’s an exciting and new time. As parents, you’re filled with pride and joy for all the hard work your son has put in. But on the other side of the coin, we all know teenage boys. It’s as if they’re another species, blood pumping full of unhinged hormones, and their prefrontal cortex unfortunately highly underdeveloped. This double whammy of puberty results in some wild behavior. In this Reddit thread, the original…

Hey there internet queens and kings. If there’s one thing that’s unforgivably embarrassing, it’s seeing your family have a full blown fist fight chaos at your own wedding . A wedding is supposed to be a special, beautiful, and peaceful occasion, but when you start mixing people, family members, and alcohol, I guess it’s no wonder these things happen. It’s a nightmare to want to celebrate your day of love, meanwhile your parents and grandparents are having it out. Who cares anymore at that age?…

Hey there internet people. Entanglements with family get complicated before they get better sometimes. In our day and age of everything being canceled, unfortunately this applies to family members as well. It’s a new cultural norm to omit family members from our lives for a multitude of reasons. It’s not just that someone was a terrible parent, sometimes it’s so far as just something they said, or something they did. People are becoming less magnanimous by the hour, and it’s shown in everyday l…

Welcome back internet aficionados. It’s not always easy to manage money when you’re married. Shared finances means that your money isn’t fully yours, and that you’re always playing a balancing act between financial, as well as emotional compromises. When you start lending money things get really sticky, and even dramatic to the point where friendships and family relations are split. This particular Reddit piece follows a couple and their finances. They’ve been putting thousands of dollars into…

Your family should always come first in your life. When you're a small child, your parents and siblings should come first. When you become older and start a family, your partner and your children should come first. Everyone else should come second. This is the tale of an unhappy husband that comes next. The original poster (OP) and his spouse are anticipated to welcome their first child together. The couple chose a name that they both love and have an emotional attachment to after learning the…

In the family, favoritism is hardly unheard of. In most families, there is always a child who is closer to the parents than the others. Having said that, it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that each child feels valued and cherished. The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) married the love of her life in a magical ceremony that was witnessed by the people she holds dear. However, things rapidly became dire when pictures from the big day sta…

Your priorities should be centered around your family. In addition to the individuals you are biologically related to, your family may also include your close friends and the families you marry into when tying the knot. Having said that, what would you do if your partner abandoned you after publicly and repeatedly displaying disrespect towards you? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) moved across the state recently to accommodate her wife's new job. T…

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. Only those couples who genuinely love one another will persevere through both good and terrible times and emerge from the experience stronger. The story that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. In addition to working to support her marriage, the original poster (OP) is a doctoral candidate. Unsurprisingly, OP works very hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the faculty comprising professors, students, wives, and other family members…