Your family may be both your greatest friend and source of support and your worst nightmare. Your bond with your family is complex but rewarding, demanding but essential. The narrative below describes the sister who is frustrated. The original poster (OP) had taken a long time to plan her summer getaway. She was looking forward to her time away from home. Therefore, when her parents demanded that she bring her sibling along for the ride, things then took a sharp turn for the worse. OP devised a…

“I actually complimented one father who was amazing with his 3 kids and the mom was able to relax with a drink and assist as needed. He was shocked when I told him it was a rare case and lovely to see. He said, ‘I’m just being a dad’.”

One man shared his concern over his new girlfriend's complaints about a family tradition he had with his daughter. He had been taking his daughter on a yearly vacation, and this tradition actually began when his daughter's mother passed away. When he met his girlfriend he discussed the trip, and at first, she didn't seem to mind, instead choosing to support this 'father-daughter' holiday. But, as the date grew closer, she began to doubt the lack of inclusion. She became upset and called him sel…

You could possibly win the lottery if you are really lucky. If, however, your spouse attempted to take advantage of the circumstance and plan the vacation as though she had won the prize from the beginning, how would you react? That is, assuming you overcome the odds and manage to score a complimentary holiday. That's exactly what transpires in the story below. The original poster (OP) had won a trip to California that included 4 tickets. He informed his wife about the wonderful news and expres…

Nothing is more important than family, but even so, it's important to think about what a family actually consists of. Is your family the group of people you value most, whether or not they are your biological relatives? The story that follows is the account of a confused sister. Neither the Original Poster (OP) nor her spouse have a close relationship with either of their siblings. As a direct result of the strained relationship, the children rarely spend time with their aunts or uncles. Thus,…

Marriage is a sacred commitment that is entered into with eternity in mind. Occasionally, though, irreconcilable differences lead to the end of a marriage. Breakups are painful at best, but when kids are involved, matters get significantly more difficult… The story that follows is of a frustrated step mom. The Original Poster (OP) and her partner are both parents to children from previous relationships. OP has one child, whereas her now-husband, has three. After getting married, they successful…

The cost of weddings is high. The list of providers to reserve includes caterers, wedding planners, officiants, photographers, venues, florists, jewelers, hair and makeup artists, and many more. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to have your older sister take care of almost half of the previously described tasks, do you comply with her directions or do you insist on doing things your way? What follows is the story of a sister-in-law who is completely taken aback. The Original Poster (OP) has g…

Lol

At least now she can go to the family vacation

Parenting is a rollercoaster of emotions

I blame the mom

Parenting is a tough job and anyone who says otherwise is a big phat liar

Adults and their egos...

We love to complain about our kids throughout the year but when the holiday season rolls around, we go out of our way to make the season feel special

Christmas is magic... let's keep it that way

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree