Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Birthdays mean a lot to some people . It’s not necessarily about the day itself, or doing something greatly extravagant, but rather that your partner has acknowledged it, and wants to make it a happy and special day for you. Some women like a homemade dinner, some like a romantic getaway, and some prefer jewelry. All this woman wants is a night in, to order food, and for her husband to remember that it’s her birthday . He fails to do all of the…

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Money is an extremely complex topic. It can enable you to live a luxurious lifestyle on the one hand, but it can also lead to conflict and resentment on the other. The story below is an account of a confused wife. The original poster (OP) suffered years of financial exploitation at the hands of her former husband. After years of suffering, she at last realized she needed to assume ownership of her own life. So, to guarantee she never again finds herself in that vulnerable situation from all tho…

Relationships—and marriages in particular—are built on the pillars of friendship, loyalty, and trust. Once any one of the three factors is violated, the damage is irrevocable. Contrary to popular perception, which holds that betrayal can be forgotten, the truth is that a broken heart never feels the same. The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) is expecting her first child with her husband. Even when everything appears to be going well for OP on the surface…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We live in a pretty strange era; global diseases, technology, globalization, virtue signaling, going no contact with family, and a slew of other first world problems. Going ‘no contact’ with family members is becoming as normal as keeping contact with them. These days, it seems to be the most common resort when a dispute arises. The world seems to become more divided, more black and white, and you’re either good or bad. That brings us to the Re…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Marriage is a long and arduous road; hand in hand with someone for decades can be daunting, yet beautiful if you both put in the work. There can be so many problems that arise, and navigating them together with respect and tact is the only thing that will keep your relationship healthy, and make it last. Now, for those too immature to handle problems with respect or tact, they deserve what’s coming to them. The shock at finding out your life is in such a level…

A baby's birth is a momentous occasion. An occasion to be honored and treasured. But shouldn't the mother also get some kind of respect or credit for all the hard work she put in before the baby arrived? The story of a frustrated daughter-in-law is presented below. The original poster (OP) had recently welcomed her first child into the world. Everyone is in awe of the blushing baby, and deservedly so. However, rather than indulging OP and making her feel like the superwoman that she is, the mot…

Welcome back internet ladies and gentlemen. Never before in the history of man did people have so many inexplicable and unexplainable issues surrounding food. There isn’t just lactose intolerant anymore. From peanut allergies, to vegetarianism, veganism, and gluten free, when hosting a dinner party these days it can be impossible to account for everybody’s restrictions. I once even heard a woman say she can’t have garlic. People are coming up with everything in the book and claiming they can’t…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Setting clear boundaries with people is a crucial part of relationships of any kind. When you don’t have boundaries set, people can walk all over you, make you uncomfortable, and disrespect you. This brings us to the Reddit story. A woman is pregnant, and her sister-in-law is making some pretty bizarre, borderline creepy comments. She’s sending her constant messages about how she’ll steal the baby, saying she wants to be in the delivery room, a…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Having said that, when is it right to establish boundaries and limits with the people you care about the most? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner planned a summer vacation with their sister-in-law and husband. They booked a three-bedroom Airbnb for their joint summer vacation. Even though at first everything seemed to be going well and everyone was excited about the anticipate…

Your family should always come first. Having said that, do you back a family member wholeheartedly if you think they are at fault, or do you stick up for what is right regardless of the outcome? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) has decided to not attend her sister’s wedding. The refusal to attend comes after her nephew had expressed his concerns over the impending nuptials. Given that the man his mother plans to marry is the father of his bully, the…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In life, you have to make some tough decisions. Maybe you have to choose between what to study, or between careers, or between places to live. You may even have to choose between romantic partners. But these days, it’s more and more common to have to choose family members. ‘No contact’ with family members is becoming a casual part of our culture, and regardless of your views on this strictness, it’s the truth. Everything is dependent on the sit…

Make sure you get to know someone well—through good times and bad—before deciding to tie the knot and dedicate the rest of your life to them. You have to accept them for who they are, warts and all since these characteristics are what make them who they are. The story that follows centers on an unhappy fiancé. The original poster (OP) has been dating his fiancé for over seven years. OP proposed last year when he finally felt ready to take the relationship to the next step. Even though he though…

Weddings are joyous occasions designed to honor the union of two people. The couple invites their loved ones to join them as they celebrate taking their first steps towards eternity. However, what if your brother and his current partner decided they didn't want you to come to the nuptials because they believed you would be the center of attention? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. A leg amputation was recently performed on the original poster (OP) as a result of multiple me…

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the universe. If 20 year olds find dating to be difficult, they’re in for a rude awakening as they try to date in their 40s and 50s. Dating when you’re older is much more difficult. With time, comes burdens, emotional burdens, and baggage that each person must carry. Divorces, children from different marriages, and a slew of other events make it hard and jading to date past 40 . But some people do it with spunk. Some people are able to date when they’re olde…