Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Love triangles are inherently messy. Being between two different people can get hectic and uncomfortable. When you’re in the midst of a divorce, it’s better to just rip the Band-Aid off, instead of prolonging it for too many months, or even years. You’re only going to end up sabotaging your chances with someone else if you can’t make the mature decisions with your current partner, who you shouldn’t be with. In this Reddit thread, the man and wi…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your sister—who is essentially trying to spare you from heartache—broke your heart by telling the entire family the darkest secrets about you and your spouse? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. More than a decade ago, when they first started dating, OP's spouse had an illicit relationship with a fellow…

You Live and You Learn

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family dynamics are anything but straightforward. Considering that so many members are children, it’s no wonder things don’t always go according to plan. T his story is a slightly harrowing one , about a young girl who’s lost between a good father, and the constant seeking of love from her terrible mother. In the Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a loving father who only wants the best for his daughter. He has raised her right, especia…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if you learned that your sister, the person you love the most in the world, was an advocate for everything you find objectionable? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister have always been very close. All of that changed, though, when OP learned about her sister's secret relationship. To put things in perspective, OP's sister recently moved in…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It can be difficult to see loved ones struggling ; we always want the best for them, but eventually we can’t help people who can’t help themselves. As much as we can value the fact that they want to be better, it comes to whether they make those steps to being better. When your relationship with a partner is incipient, you may not notice the red flags, but after time has passed, there’s no excuse. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP)…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Divorce is one of the hardest things a person can go through, but if that person, or those people, can move through it with tact, it says a lot about their maturity and coping mechanisms. As rare as it is, it’s possible to separate in a healthy and detached way, bereft of animosity, hostility, or resentment. L etting go really is the way to go, but when one’s in the thick of it, it may not even be reasonable to try. In this Reddit thread, the o…

"My dad responded with something like ‘You should realize an older sister is like a second mother and that won’t change even when she has her own kids.’"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Common courtesy isn’t necessarily so common …people young and old lack a certain tactfulness sometimes, and can say things that should never be said. Hurtful comments take a whole new angle depending on the milieu; public humiliation hurts more than private. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a man who’s recently married the love of his life. He’s gone through everything with her, and their wedding was supposed to…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Being in a family means supporting each other, encouraging each other, and raising one’s children with respect. There are, unfortunately, too many situations where human flaws come into play, and family histories, traumas, and pain can be passed down generations without anyone even realizing it. Most people grow up with grandparents in some capacity. Some people are extremely close to their grandparents, and some almost never even see them in t…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When having corporeal relationships with someone, it’s important to remember the potential consequences. Hedonism and human instinct dominate sometimes, and it becomes difficult to control oneself. But at the end of the day we all need to take responsibility for our actions. It’s not the man’s decision to keep a baby or not, and the woman has full power over her own body. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The couple were hookup partners in c…

Your family should come first at all times. That being said, how would you react if your own sister took advantage of your kindness and love? Would you keep your unwavering devotion to her, or would you demand that she start expressing gratitude? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) decided to help his younger sister in paying for her dream wedding after learning that she was experiencing financial difficulties. However, OP found out that his 'naïve' s…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Infidelity is a tale as old as time . It’s heartbreaking, betraying, and can strip someone of all their self-worth and confidence. It definitely isn’t an easy thing to move past, but there are couples who do. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who’s been with his wife for decades. His children are grown, over 18-years old and in college now. He’s been harping back to his 15-year old memory of his wife’s few weeks affair.…

Mother-in-laws have a reputation for a reason. They’re known to cause trouble, tension, and turbidity regardless of if they have a son or daughter. When it comes to their child getting in a forever or long-term partnership, they have a knack for not knowing where their boundaries are. From raising mama boys to controlling behavior, they can be the source of many issues. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is sick of his mother-in-law’s controlling behavior regarding his wedding. The…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Planning a vacation takes a lot of time and effort, and money. To finally execute the fantasies in your head about a place, and know that you’ve worked hard for the vacation is a great feeling. You’re filled with excitement about the idea that you’re finally making it abroad. When this doesn’t go to plan, things could get complicated. In this Reddit thread, these friends have been planning this trip for a while. They all put in the money, split…

Well, what did he expect?