A non-refundable life lesson

First rule of rock climbing: Never let go of one handhold until you have a firm grip on another. Most people use this as a reminder to not let go of one good thing without having another lined up, usually in the context of work – don't leave your current place of work without having something else a hand, but this story proves that some people use this rule for something else entirely. For example, people who tend to cheat. I would imagine cheaters use this analogy for their dating life–they ne…

"He's gonna leave her like he did his ex."

Lads and ladies of the internet, welcome. Sisters: either best friends, or worst enemies. Let’s face it ladies, women can be catty, and when you’re related to each other and share the same boiled blood and heated tempers, the cattiness can really shine through. It’s not the most enjoyable thing to always be around a baby, child, or infant, but when a close family member has a kid, it’s just what comes with the situation. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who feels like…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. Finances, though not always the first thing on the forefront of one’s mind when getting married, is a deeply important aspect of a long-term relationship and happy marriage. Many couples these days are opting out to not have a shared bank account at all, and many who agree to it are still keeping an individual bank account for themselves. Even through marriage, you may not know your partner’s monetary habits. This brings us to the Reddit thread…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Planning a family vacation takes time, effort, and dedication. Someone has to do it, and everyone should be involved with the planning. It’s not always easy to combine everyone’s work schedules and other life events, but people manage, and then have memories to share forever. The problem with family vacations is the family part. Intermingling these dynamics can cost more than the vacation is worth. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this s…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re married to someone for a long time, things come up that you never expected, and it takes a certain amount of emotional intelligence to handle hard situations in delicate ways. A few years into marriage you may wonder who this person is and why you even married them. Try not to sweat the small stuff, but if you do, turn to Reddit and memes for therapy. In this particular Reddit thread, the husband is completely fed up with his wife’s…

Even if having a child was not at all what you had planned in your life, once you do have a child, you cannot ignore that responsibly. Nobody wants to be in the position of being “forced” to take care of another human being they were not prepared to have, but sometimes that is just how life goes. If one does find themselves in this position, the last thing one should do is throw the responsibility onto someone else and then disappear, which is exactly what the woman in this Reddit story did. Sh…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Mother and daughter relationships aren’t always easy. Some people are best friends with their mother, and others just constantly butt heads. Even in old Disney movies, either a mother wasn’t present, or there was an evil step-mother, whose jealousy usually dominated the dynamic between the princess and herself. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a mother who never had a strained relationship with her daughter, until now. The daughter is 18-year…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Women’s rights and equality have reached great heights in 2024. From not being able to work, vote, or get a divorce to all of those things granted, feminism has come a long way. Women are standing up for themselves more and more, and their perseverance for equal rights has afforded them many benefits. Though we’ve come a long way, there are still many aspects about society and culture that need reshaping if we’re going to be equal. This brings…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family dynamics can be difficult, exhausting, and can affect our everyday lives in many ways. When we fight with a loved one, even if we don’t want to admit it, it gives us pain and discomfort. But there also comes to a point when we can’t let someone walk on our toes. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who lives with her brother-in-law and his children. Her sister has passed away, and she couldn’t stand the idea that th…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re married with kids, it’s easy to let things build up more and more until you can’t take it anymore. Sometimes we push down so many of our everyday emotions that we don’t even know how to express them in a healthy way. Healthy communication is a cornerstone of a healthy relationship; it’s okay to have issues, but it’s all about how they’re brought up. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who is a bit fed up with hi…

It doesn't quite work like that...

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘attached at the hip.’ There can be an innocent cuteness to this codependency, but there also reaches a point where it’s gone too far. What are the telltale signs of a relationship going from cute and wholesome to just plain cringe? Do you also have that one friend who always invites their boyfriend everywhere they go? I can understand when it’s the beginning of the relationship, and you’re smitten in love. But once…

Timing is everything, and planning events amongst multiple people means that some people may not be able to come, or it means that it needs a copious amount of time to plan for. Usually for weddings, people give their guests so much time in advance to plan for it to ensure that everyone comes. Attending a wedding may require buying a plane ticket, or a hotel reservation, so it’s customary to tell guests months, or even a year in advance. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this Reddit story…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Before you get married, t here are numerous legal issues the couple must work out. From finances, to trust funds, to home ownership, and prenup agreements in the face of potential divorce, it’s almost like a screening test for couples before they tie the knot. If you can’t agree on these basic things for the relationship’s future, then it’s probably a sign now to stop in your tracks and go ahead with a breakup before it gets too messy. This brings us to the Re…