The months leading up to the wedding can be stressful and taxing. Therefore, even if it defies convention, some decide to elope or, in the opposite case, organize a last-minute wedding ceremony attended only by their closest friends and family members. The story below is an account of a confused friend. The original poster (OP) talks about how he went to the ‘costume party’ and found out that it was, in fact, a wedding ceremony. As soon as OP learned what was happening, he ran to the groom and…

Your kids should always come first in your life. But what if you secretly knew that you should stick to your child's schedule—including potty training—despite the fact that it would cause inconvenience to everyone around you? The original poster (OP) has a lovely 2-year-old daughter. OP and his husband recently decided that their little daughter was ready to begin potty training. At first, everything was going rather well, but all changed when their family took a vacation to Hawaii. Without any…

Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, romantic or platonic. A friendship cannot last a lifetime if it is not based on a solid foundation of trust. Having said that, how would you respond if your closest friend accused you of having an affair with her husband? Would you make every effort to disprove her, or would you accept that your friendship has ended and head your separate ways? A puzzled woman is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) is a married woman with a close…

It's important to maintain unity of stance in a relationship. Since you are now a couple rather than a standalone person, you should always consider your partner and their needs. So, how would you feel if your partner decided to approach your parents without first getting your consent? The story that follows tells the tale of a disappointed spouse. The original poster (OP) married the love of his life, and together they raised three beautiful children in a blended family. OP is the father of on…

Above all else, your children come first. They motivate you to put in a ton of effort, keep going, and get up every morning hoping that it will be better than the last. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. Along with his late wife, the original poster (OP) is the parent of three children. Even though he and his late wife were not the best of friends before she passed, he still makes an effort to cherish her memory for his children. In order to prevent any potential p…

Parents often claim that they love all of their children equally and that it would be impossible to rank them in order of preference. Would you, however, consider your mother's threat to back out of your wedding to be her taking a side? The account that follows is the story of a frustrated son. A few years back, the original poster (OP) tied the knot with the love of his life. Despite OP's pleading and concerns, his brother thought that the wedding was the perfect opportunity to pop the questio…

Since family is the most significant thing in the world, they should always be given top priority. But how would you react if everyone in your family started to turn against your brother? Would you stand by them heedlessly or defend your brother from the enraged mob that goes by the name of the family? The story down below is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) looks to Reddit for guidance on how to manage her challenging family circumstances. OP's brother and his now-wi…

You could possibly win the lottery if you are really lucky. If, however, your spouse attempted to take advantage of the circumstance and plan the vacation as though she had won the prize from the beginning, how would you react? That is, assuming you overcome the odds and manage to score a complimentary holiday. That's exactly what transpires in the story below. The original poster (OP) had won a trip to California that included 4 tickets. He informed his wife about the wonderful news and expres…

Setting straightforward boundaries when it comes to money will help you avoid unnecessary conflicts and embarrassing discussions. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP) was left a sizeable inheritance by her mother. Her husband and his family, however, believed that rather than supporting and consoling their grieving daughter-in-law, it would be better to spend the extra money on extravagance and pleasure. Despite this, OP maintained her position, re…

Divorce is never easy, but it becomes much more difficult when children are involved. The story below is an account of a protective mother. The Original Poster (OP) and her now ex-husband are parents to a beautiful daughter. The former husband remarried and welcomed a son with his new partner. As a divorced family, OP believed that they had found their balance and were doing everything in their power to include every member of the family so that no one felt excluded. That all changed, though, w…

Marriage is a lovely ritual that unites two people for all eternity. A wedding necessitates careful planning in numerous domains such as choosing the caterer, keeping track of the guest list, hiring a DJ, and, of course, picking the bridal gown. So, how would you react if someone tried on your wedding dress without your permission or knowledge and then tried to place the blame on you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. The original poster (OP) intended to marry the man…

In life, friends come and go, but your family is forever. So, how would you respond if your own brothers no longer considered you to be family? Would you give up and admit defeat, or would you persist in attempting to make amends? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) recalls the moment she realized her siblings had never seen her as a member of the family. OP, the youngest of her siblings, has always held her three older brothers in high regard.…

Family should come first at all times. But what would you do if your sister decided to design your wedding gown? In other words, the dress that you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl will now be in the hands of an aspiring seamstress… The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The Original Poster (OP) tells the story of how her step-sister asked to design her wedding gown. OP was first hesitant to agree because the sister is by no means a trained wedding dress designer…

Being a parent may require you to miss some of the events you used to be able to attend. In the end, though, how you interpret the situation, your willingness to make compromises, and the significance you place on other areas of your life will determine whether you regard yourself as a victim or simply as a mature adult. With her closest friends, The Original Poster (OP) is excited to celebrate her birthday. In honor of the birthday girl, two friends reserved a private room at a bar. However, i…

Not all relationships have happy endings. Sometimes a couple finds that their relationship is no longer working out and that it is best for them to split up so they can lead independent lives. That being said, while all endings are tough, infidelity-related endings—breakups in particular—are especially hurtful. In the story that follows, a woman finds out that her husband is divorcing her through her kids. The Original Poster (OP) had spent nearly a decade blissfully married to her now ex-husba…

She needed to learn a lesson.