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Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Family dynamics are funny; for some people, being close-knit to extended family members is a must. They want their children to all be best friends with their siblings' children, having family get-togethers, dinners, and vacations together. For some, this is what it means to be a family, and for others, it’s far from necessary dynamics. This brings us to the Reddit thread. For this couple, they would love if the husband’s brother took more care and effort into…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the interne t. Supporting and being supported by your partner are crucial aspects to any healthy relationship. You should be able to make decisions together, come to agreements, and move forward amicably and respectfully. Support is accepting your partner, but within reason. Of course, there are many things that can’t be supported, because at the end of the day, you still have to take care of yourself. If your livelihood is threatened by your partner's decis…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Traditions of all kinds h ave been going out the window for a while now; relationship trajectories, statuses, baby names, and even jobs. Since when was it so profitable to just post a song on YouTube and be viral famous the next day? Or filming yourself eating suddenly propelled you to stardom, whereas 20 years ago actors had to endure scathing interviews and auditions to be casted as an extra and paid terribly. The world is actively and constantly changing to…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. If there’s one thing that drives apart any relationship, it’s money . This little piece of paper and cotton combination has parents disowning children, and siblings going to contact. The driver for our humanity to work, live, and pursue the unimaginable, so that we can live comfortable lives, not only for ourselves, but for others. When the stability and security of financial dependence is taken from us, things can get out of hand. This brings us to the Reddit…

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As previously mentioned, meeting the needs of the expectant mother is essential to preserving harmony and peace within the family. In the first part of the story, the original poster (OP) talks about her awkward encounter with her stepmother. Even though OP has often said that she detests these kinds of gatherings, her stepmother organized a surprise gender reveal party in an attempt to take over her moment. Therefore, as soon as OP arrived at the gathering and saw what was going on, she fled,…

The woman's brother-in-law claims she ruined their family vacation because she was proposed to . Shouldn't he be mad at his brother then?

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s never fun to feel unsupported by family members . We all have our own things, our own lives, but there are some crucial moments where it’s appropriate to put aside your own things for the sake of family. Some people are better at this than others. Some people have a hard time letting go of their immediate self-interest for a greater good, to toss aside your own wants to compromise with someone else. In my opinion, compromising is one of th…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. No matter what we do in life, we want to feel proud about it . We want recognition for our efforts and successes through our tribulations to get our foot in the door for the job, or applying for universities, or marrying the love of our lives. It’s essential to have a supportive and positive family structure that can provide love, insight, advice, and empath y towards our life paths. Without a supportive family for our choices, it leaves us either feeling…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Lately, there’s been a lot of talk and controversy surrounding DNA tests and paternities. Some of them are riddled with petty jealousy, insecurity, or unreasonableness, while some are rooted in substantial evidence about their wife’s infidelity. It’s probably an incredible shock to find out you’ve been raising a child that isn’t biologically yours, and this type of tension can turn a family upside down. This Reddit piece deals with a man who ha…

The individuals you should rely on and turn to in times of sadness are your family. So, how would you respond if members of your own family didn't want you around? The story below is an account of a heartbroken daughter. After graduating, the original poster (OP) and her partner brought their second kid into the world. Before the baby is born, OP finds out from one of her aunts that the family is going on vacation. She expressed amazement that she had never heard of this trip before and asked f…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . It’s not everyday you get married , so it should be remembered as a sacred and special event, a day that you signed your love away and the whole world watched. As time goes on, you might find out some truths that you weren’t ready for, and this could distort aspects of your memory and current relationship with your partner. How does one ‘know,’ he/she is the one ? Most people say, ‘you just know.’ I believe this sentiment to be true, because y…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When a woman is going to be in labor, it’s a very emotional, vulnerable, and intimate position she’s in. Doctors are running around you, nurses are injecting you with foreign objects, and it’s important to have your safety net of people there to comfort you while you’re in such an uncomfortable situation. It’s the woman’s body, therefore it’s the woman’s choice who she wants and doesn’t want in the delivery room with her. No one can speak for her, and no one w…

Your family should always come first in your life. It doesn't matter if you are related to them by birth or marriage; you must always act in alignment with their interests and intentions. The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) had been married to his wife for a long time. The wife has a daughter and son from a previous marriage and OP happily took on the role of stepfather. Things were going well at first—OP was supporting his new family, and the wif…