Marriage is difficult. Marriage is the one thing in life that gets considerably harder as one gets older as opposed to easier. The story that follows tells the tale of a husband who finally, after years of marriage, has had enough. OP and his wife have three beautiful kids together. OP was the breadwinner and his wife looked after the kids, so their lives were quite peaceful. However, everything changed when their youngest moved out to start his own independent adult life. The once tranquil hou…

It's commonly said that the day of your wedding is the happiest of your life. All of your favorite people are there to celebrate your union as a couple with your special someone. But what happens if your parents, out of all the people in the world, are adamant in their determination to ruin your wedding by bringing guests that you and your partner find offensive? The story that follows tells the tale of a bewildered and angry fiancé whose parents have chosen not to attend her wedding because sh…

Not all fairy tales end happily. To be quite honest, the original endings of most of our beloved and well-known fairytales were melancholic and tragic because the defenseless princess lost and the evil mother won. This is not a fairytale, but it is an account of a disappointed daughter-in-law. OP and her husband had an impromptu wedding after finding out they were expecting twins. They were thrilled to become parents and welcome their kids into the world, even though the twins were unexpected a…

A wedding celebrates the joining of two people into the matrimonial bond. During a wedding, both families can celebrate and enjoy the newest member of the family. But what happens if the wedding is not viewed as a celebration but rather as an extravagant attention-grabbing pity party? In the story below, a frustrated bride turns to her fellow Redditors for advice. OP revealed that she and her fiancé have been preparing for their wedding for the last few months. OP was happy since everything app…

A first baby, the first litte bundle of joy to join the family. This joyace occasion generates a whole mix of emotions from all kinds of reason. Some can be overwhelmed with happiness, while others might feel a pang of jeoulosy. However, what happens when the jelousy comes from your mother? The one person who you believed will make your life easier consideirng you are preparing to bring a new person into the world. The story below tells the story of a frustrated son. When OP and his wife finall…

You know how they say everything can change in an instant and that life is dynamic? As you can see, the Redditor who shared the story below was severely stunned, had his life completely flipped upside down, and is still self-healing. OP had a ‘perfect' life; he had a wife, a child, a job, everything seemed to be going great. I mean, in theory, it seems like he was living the great American dream. However, one day, everything changed. OP found out that his wife has been cheating on him for the l…

Everyone has had to deal with a fair number of bridezillas. However, I've never encountered a bride quite like the one in the story below. By comparison, she truly makes other bridezillas seem like saints. The story starts many months before the wedding when the bride sends a long list of extravagant requests to the bridal party. To give you a better idea of what to expect in the narrative that follows, please be aware that the bride refused to invite any woman who is not related by blood. Howe…

Relationships are challenging. Relationships need ongoing effort and commitment. It also doesn't get any easier with time, despite what everyone tells us. If anything, as we get older, it probably gets harder. OP and his wife have been together for almost ten years and have two lovely children. They undoubtedly went through their fair share of highs and lows during the course of their relationship, but no matter how difficult things got, they never gave up on each other. So, despite their occas…

No one warns us that when we finally find that one special person, our prince charming if you wish, we don't only marry him, but his entire family. This could turn out to be a godsend or our greatest nightmare! The story below is an account of a young woman who, to put it mildly, does not get along with her future mother-in-law. Things take a bad turn, though, when MIL's son declares he wants to permanently end his relationship with his mother because he has finally had enough of her antics. ‘Y…

Some ladies have fantasies of an extravagant wedding complete with fireworks, a delicious red velvet cake, a stunning white gown, and doves soaring overhead while the couple exchanges vows. However, other girls, are more realistic. They would want a small, modest wedding with only their closest friends in order to save money for life after the big day. The story that follows is an account of a fiance who is sick and tired of his future mother-in-law. OP is a doctor with a stable salary, but his…

Your default best friends are your siblings. You argue, make a lifelong vow to hate one another, and then spend an hour hanging out as if nothing had ever happened. Although we frequently think there is nothing we can do to drive our siblings past the point of no return, what would happen if that were to happen? The scenario in the story below is so severe that it may turn even the closest of friends into sworn enemies. So, OP over here graciously offered to arrange and plan her sister's weddin…

A bride is never upstaged by anyone on her wedding day. Whether she likes it or not, she will be the focus of attention. She'll stand out from the crowd with her stunning white dress, hair, makeup, and radiant aura that comes with being young, happy, and in love. But occasionally, a person's fears take precedence over reason, and that's when things usually take a turn. The girl in the next story happens to be the bride's sister. The bride has given each bridesmaid a list of regulations and expe…

The one day in a girl's life when everything centers around her is her wedding. She can demand anything she wants, whenever she wants, from the moment she wakes up till she shuts her eyes. But what happens if her handsome groom overlooks the memo? In the story below, the soon-to-be bride is giddy with excitement for her wedding day. Before the wedding, her fiance asks her in advance if it's okay if his best friend pops the question on their wedding day. The bride declines right away, making it…

On your special day, having your father walk you down the aisle to your handsome and devoted husband-to-be is customary. It is intended to symbolize the father's blessing on his daughter as she assumes her new responsibilities as a wife and mother. But why not personalize the custom to make it exclusively for you? Regardless of biological kinship, why not pick the person you hold in the highest regard to walk you down the aisle on your big day? The following story goes into greater detail on th…

Family is among the most significant things in the world. But what would happen if someone in our family chose, for no apparent reason, to wreck our lives? They could counter that their actions serve a higher purpose and want to ensure we never lose sight of our roots or grow too conceited. However, where do the lines cross? that boundary between outright cruelty and helpful criticism and honesty. The story below has left me completely in shock. OP is a frustrated sister who has had enough of h…

Some ladies begin fantasizing about their big day as early as their fifth birthday. Nearly two decades ago, they picked the venue, cake, flowers, music, and—most importantly—the dress. For certain girlie girls like me, it's like a fairy tale come to life. But what happens if someone—your sister-in-law, for example—tries to alter your wedding dress without your consent or knowledge? That's precisely what happened in the story below. Poor OP is engaged with what would be the perfect man. But just…