Your family should always be your top priority. However, how would you respond if your sister-in-law planned a yearly visit to your home that you dreaded every single year? Would you submit to her demands in silence out of loyalty and respect, or would you stand your ground and establish boundaries that would turn the visit from complete mayhem to something somewhat pleasant? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. With her husband by her side, the original poster (OP) is t…

Selecting a name for your child—or, more correctly, putting up with the long and tiresome process—is a difficult task. Political correctness sometimes has to be set aside due to the immense pressure to please your partner, your unborn child, every member of your family, and the people closest to you. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) felt forced into a disagreement that wasn't really about him. While waiting for their first child to be born, OP's br…

As much as we may not like to acknowledge it, the nanny is the most vital component of any well-functioning home. All they want is to make life as easy as possible for the parental figure. But what about the life of the nanny? In a partnership that seems to be mutually beneficial, what rights does she have? The story below is an account of a frustrated nanny. For the last ten years, the original poster (OP) has been providing nanny services and annual babysitting services. At first, everything…

Marriage is among the most treasured unions in human history. While the union represents love and family, for some, marriage also represents the end of an era or the dissolution of a dream. The story below is an account of a frustrated stepmom. Together, the original poster (OP) and her current spouse are the parents of four children. In addition to the two children they share, her spouse also has two children of his own from a previous relationship. Initially, the kids greeted OP with open arm…

Family should always come first. Even so, how would you react if your in-laws purchased the house next door and wanted to relocate ‘within walking distance’ of you? Would the thought of your mother-in-law's face scare you every morning, or would you be grateful for the extra help? The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her partner recently bought their first home together. At first, everything appeared to be going rather well for OP,…

One of the most important parenting tips that I can give young parents is always to be a unanimous front in front of their children. Never fight in front of the kids, and never turn the kids against the other parent. You have to be together, or at least appear to be together when you are educating your kids, and only later, behind closed doors, talk about the disagreements you might have with one other. Otherwise, the only thing that the kids will learn is that they can get away with whatever t…

Plan a wedding, plan a honeymoon, but don't plan who you'll be inviting, because your parents will do that for you. Parents will make your wedding all about them. The proof is in the pudding… This woman had planned a small, affordable wedding at an all inclusive resort with flights included for guests. Her and her husband prioritized affordability, choosing a venue with cheap flights and offering financial help to guests who needed it. They could do this because they only had 50 guests, and the…

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The mother of the family is unreplaceable. It doesn't matter if she is physically present or absent; her spirit and vitality will endure no matter what. So, how would you respond if your stepdaughter tried to paint you in the role of the evil stepmother who married her father solely because of his ‘great’ financial situation? Would you put up a battle to defend your reputation, or would you suffer in silence? The tale that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) is a…

You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat animals. It shows their respect for boundaries, how kind they are, and how patient. This is the same reason why people say that getting a pet is a good test to see how you will handle having actual kids. And I firmly believe that applies not only for the parents but to everyone else in the family as well. The family in this Reddit story showed their true colors when the older sibling and his girlfriend decided to adopt a cat. The mom completel…