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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. With inheritance, things can become sticky, petty, and trivial. Suddenly everyone’s grudges come out, their animosity, and their deep seated unpleasant memories. Money and love should never work against each other, but for some people, money is a way to manipulate your loved ones, to gain power and control. As ugly as this kind of behavior is, it won’t be the last time that someone uses inheritance as power. Regardless of money, family dynamics…

We all have enough drama these days, and family drama can be the cherry on top of the already stressful demands of work or school. But when it involves a mother-brother duo getting in your hair and disapproving of everything you do, it can be both the cherry and the (cheez)cake. The original poster’s (OP) story sounds like a real pickle, and this quite toxic cocktail of nosiness and boundary-crossing has led OP, a 21-year-old woman to share her story on Reddit for advice. OP’s mother, who seems…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings are a joyous thing. All your loved ones, a beautiful event space, and the love of your life standing in front of you. But even with all these wonderful things to celebrate, there are the infamous bridezillas that make the day a little too special for them. Bridezillas are demanding, they’re entitled. Think of the stereotype of ‘Karen,’ but make it specifically for weddings. The Reddit thread below is about one of these bridezillas. Thi…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When a couple is in love, everyone can see it. The way they look at each other, give each other affection, and the overall treatment between couples is not something that can be hidden. Even if a couple tries their hardest to seem in love, there’s always a telltale sign that something is off. Bitterness, resent, and jealousy can make it obvious that someone is unhappy in their relationship. It’s relatively common to project feelings onto others…

I Love You This Much!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When one is a new parent, the desire to protect your children can override everything. Even when you go to sleep at night, awaiting slumbers from the day’s exhaust, you wake up from every little noise, worrying that your baby might need something. It’s completely instinctual and biological, to have this type of animalistic abilities will help your baby thrive and grow up properly. A parent should always have full control over how they parent th…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We’re all familiar with the phrase, ‘family comes first.’ It’s a common phrase for a reason. Family should always be there for each other, it’s a built-in support system. When you’re down on your luck, you should always have family to turn to. But where’s the line? It doesn’t mean you should have your boundaries crossed, or that you need to be a doormat for anyone. There’s always a line, and navigating it is part of family dynamics. In this sto…

Finding love is often a lot of trial and error, but eventually, you find your person, you just need to believe. However, as my mom likes to say, when you get married, you're marrying the whole family to some extent, so choose wisely. That can also be a hit or a miss. And if it ends up being a miss, what do you do? Do you give up on your love, or do you power through? They say you don't choose your family, you're born into one, but when you build your own, to what extent can you choose, and wher…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When someone has picked out a baby name and shared it with the people they know and love, it’s common that the people around them keep it in mind. Of course, it’s ‘only a name,’ but there’s a lot of meaning and associations in names. It’s the first thing people know about you, and it can have great effects on a person’s life. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, it centers around two sisters. The original poster (OP) is a woman w…

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having ‘child free’ weddings are becoming more and more common. I mean, it makes sense. Who wants their wedding ceremony destroyed by screaming children, crying babies, or immature belligerence? It makes sense, yet if you invite your friends and family, there’s going to be a child related to them. It’s unavoidable, and if one wants to insist on their wedding being without children, they just need to know that either everyone is on the same page…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When a friend is pregnant, it’s extremely exciting to see them go through all the joys and anticipations of having the child. Being there for her through this difficult, yet exciting time can strengthen the bond of your friendship for years to come. Helping her with appointments, buying baby clothes and items, and of course, helping with her baby shower. Baby showers are an event everyone looks forward to. It’s an honor to be able to be a part…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. No one likes to feel like one of their parents are playing favorites, especially when it’s with a step-sibling. There’s no excuse for making your child feel so bad by abandoning him or her, and omitting yourself from their life. It’s an empty hole in their heart that will never fully heal, and everyone who wants kids one day should understand the burdens of parenting first and foremost. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this story, the or…