Children are a blessing. Months pass while expectant parents anxiously await the birth of their unborn child, and when that day finally comes, it is the most memorable day of their lives. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) recently learned that she and her husband are expecting a third daughter. So, overcome with joy, they decided to announce the gender of the baby to the family. To their surprise, however, instead of receiving an outpouring…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to having children, it’s everyone’s individual prerogative whether they want to or not. No one can force them against their will, or decide for them. As a society, people like to put women in a box as being ‘maternal,’ expecting that due to their gender, they will automatically want to be a mother. This is so far from true. In this particular Reddit piece, the couple decides before marriage that they don’t want children . The husb…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it comes to family, there should of course be a certain level of blind compassion and giving, but also a healthy level of boundaries. How does one balance the two? Family is family, so you may feel obligated to ignore your wants and needs for the sake of family, but where’s the line? If you feel disrespected or taken advantage of, it’s time to make your boundaries clear. This brings us to the Reddit piece. A woman is pleasantly enjoying he…

Your family should always come first. However, what should you do if, although your family is your first priority, you are their last priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) is the family's eldest child. Compared to his younger sister, OP's parents had never paid him as much time or attention. Additionally, when the siblings grew older, the issue was made worse by the unprecedented levels of favoritism, which worsened the already tense relationship…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Family dynamics are difficult to understand, maneuver, and navigate. When you don’t get along with a parent, how do you deal with it? Do you talk to them about things? Do you ignore it and keep your distance? Do you bottle it up and let it explode one day? It’s not easy to know the best thing to do, or if your efforts and feelings will even be appropriately acknowledged. But communication is key, as they say. This brings us to the Reddit thread. It’s about a f…

Welcome back zealous internet goers. These days, people can become more than addicted to social media and the internet. App culture is changing the way people think, behave, and how they form relationships. Instead of spending quality time talking with each other, reading, or learning together, many couples' form of ‘bonding time’ could be sitting separately on their respective phones. The constant exposure to the vast and endless internet is frightening at best; people get addicted to all sort…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Inheritance is a funny thing, it can tear people apart. It makes sense that if your husband or wife inherits a large sum, that it would be shared. I would personally expect to have access to the money in the case that I would be married; it just makes the most sense. If the inheritance is separate, then why aren’t the wages and each income? Shared finances is a normal part of married life. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A factor that mig…

Not just any seat—her seat at the head table during the reception.

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When you’re young, there’s less on the line for your life and future. The world is your oyster, you have much less responsibilities when you’re a young adult, and you can spend these sacred years building yourself up to whoever you want to be. But it’s also risky; the younger we are, the less developed our brains are, and for some people this is to a fault. Some people need more years than others to mature, develop, and process adulthood. 22 may seem like an a…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Summer: the time for vacations, trips abroad, and the long awaited paid time off. When the weather’s nice, why not use it for a trip? Get out of your rhythm, experience new cultures, people, and places. But what happens when your whole family plans the summer vacation without you? This brings us to the Reddit thread. This woman finds out a week before the vacation that her entire family has booked a cruise and trip to Hawaii. When she approaches them about it,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. High school sweethearts have been romanticized since the beginning of time. Young love, devoted teenagers whose nascent innocence and newfound passions run through each other's veins can look glamorous and beautiful on the outside. Young and in love, no responsibilities, just drifting through adolescence with each other. The idea that you’re with one person forever, and the strong bond that keeps the two together is an envying and beautiful ide…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Favoritism is real. It’s not necessarily straightforward that the parents like one child more than the other, but there are certainly different treatments for each child . The oldest is known to have more expectations, and be ridiculed and disciplined more than the other children. The middle is stereotypically ignored and neglected, while the youngest gets prince, princess, and baby treatment. The youngest can do no wrong sometimes, and as much…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Being uninvited to a wedding is hurtful for anyone, and there are few reasons I could imagine that legitimize it. Whether you fought with someone, or had some sort of falling out, it’s just plain immature to uninvite family members to your wedding. As inappropriate as it is, it’s increasingly common. With no contact, cancel culture, and invitations to weddings, we are slowly drifting further and further apart from each other. In this Reddit thr…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. The heightened anxiety and panic surrounding sudden pregnancies is legitimate when you don’t expect it. It’s a reality check, a slap in the face when there’s an unwanted pregnancy, and everyone deals with it differently. If people are married, it’s up to them if they want to have the child. If they’re dating , things could get tricky, but there are many couples so engrossed in each other that they know it’s the right thing to do. Then there are casual hookups,…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Gaslighters and narcissists really know how to play games with our heads. It’s a common and typical tactic to project your insecurities on your partner, knowing you’re the one indeed who’s at fault. If your partner so vehemently accuses you of cheating out of nowhere, well there’s a good chance they’re the one cheating. This brings us to the Reddit thread. A woman comes home to her husband and tells him that she’s pregnant. Expecting a happy and ecstatic react…

Ensuring the happiness and health of your children is your ultimate goal as a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. The original poster, often known as OP, just went through a divorce. Following a cordial and amicable divorce, the two individuals pursued new romantic relationships. The two couples got along well at first, but their dynamic shifted dramatically once OP's daughter received the assets she inherited from her paternal grandparents through the mail. The daught…