The consequences of favoritism.

Oh, no the scapegoat won't be there while we pamper the golden child!

Your family should always come first. Having stated that how would you respond if some members of your family mistreated your nephew, knowing that he would just put up with it because family can get away with anything? The story below is the account of a frustrated aunt. The original poster (OP) and her siblings had always enjoyed cordial relationships. She took inspiration from her sister and the parent she supposedly became following her marriage and the birth of her first child. However, aft…

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, who do you regard as your close family members? An account of a devastated mother-in-law is given below. The original poster (OP) had consistently attempted to establish a relationship with her daughter-in-law, but she had continuously encountered rejection. The difficulties deteriorated once she had children, and the daughter-in-law, prioritized her own mother while limiting her engagement with the grandchildren. OP grew distan…

Your allegiance should always be towards your family. However, what would you do if you found out that your sister was trying to take your fiancé away from you? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. But when OP found out from a mutual acquaintance that her sister was attempting to destroy her relationship and make her fiancé leave by claiming that she could make him happier, things soon got out of contro…

It's not easy to express love with words. The reason you love someone or the reason you set aside a piece of your heart for them. The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) had just become engaged to her prince charming, the man of her dreams. However, not long after they made their engagement public, a lot of people started to wonder if her fiancé wasn't deserving of someone better than her—or, more accurately, someone who was on his ‘level’. Since she…

Hey, parents, your favoritism is showing!

Your family should always come first. However, what should you do if, although your family is your first priority, you are their last priority? The story below is an account of a frustrated son. The original poster (OP) is the family's eldest child. Compared to his younger sister, OP's parents had never paid him as much time or attention. Additionally, when the siblings grew older, the issue was made worse by the unprecedented levels of favoritism, which worsened the already tense relationship…

Was it really favoritism, or is it justified given the context?

In the family, favoritism is hardly unheard of. In most families, there is always a child who is closer to the parents than the others. Having said that, it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that each child feels valued and cherished. The story below tells the story of the frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) married the love of her life in a magical ceremony that was witnessed by the people she holds dear. However, things rapidly became dire when pictures from the big day sta…

Boo!

what sibling are you?

Which of your fave rom com couples could survive in the real world?

I guess father's can pick favorites

The Brother Has It All

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