Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. You can know someone for years, spend all your time with them, even live with them, until one reproaching day unveils a curtain you weren’t prepared to diges t. When the rose colored glasses fall off and long ignored verisimilitude appears, it can be jarring and traumatic. Honesty and trust predicate any healthy relationship, and their foundation is what keeps couples together. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts and aficionados. There seems to b e endless stories of Karens wanderin g the Earth. Whether they’re your customer at a restaurant, your neighbor, or in your workplace, they show their true colors in every situation. They always have food to bring back to the kitchen, a complaint about your lawn upkeep, or your perfume at work. They’ve earned their name for a reason ; for their entitled, selfish, and grossly inappropriate behavior. The funny thing about Karens,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. If there’s one thing about mother-in-law’s , it’s that you either love them or you hate them. They can be a pain in the butt, or your best friend. It’s no wonder there are so many nightmare stories about MIL’s demands, expectations, and overall rudeness towards their DIL’s. And don’t get me started on the way they baby their sons…half these MIL’s still wish they could clean their kid’s diapers. In this Reddit story, it centers about a MIL and D…

Soon enough, your kid's Halloween candy stash will conveniently be within arm's reach.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having one’s first child is an exciting and exulting time in a woman’s life. The introduction to motherhood, the anticipation of newfound joy and love in your offspring, and the warmth of family will give any new mother that special glow. Now, most people in Western countries have around 2 children on average. When someone is on their 6th child, when does it come time to put an end to this facade of baby showers? The whole idea is to give gifts…

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It's tough but someones gotta do it

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. L iving a life predicated on lies can eat someone to their core. I couldn’t imagine hiding my reality from friends, family, or loved ones. Being open, earnest, and honest will save slews of headaches for the future. When you lie, you have to think about how it will affect the other person. Of course, we usually lie not only to be selfish, but to protect other people involved. It’s all about being guileful about keeping the lie a secret. In this Reddit thread,…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having and raising children is a huge undertaking . A good parent has to always keep in mind the health and safety of their child. It’s a tough world out there, and protecting your kid (to a certain extent) is so much of your life when they’re young. If someone’s not fit for it, then they shouldn’t be having kids. In this Reddit thread, a woman’s best friend is the legal guardian o f her child. The child in question, Emma, has a severe nut alle…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In this day and age, everything seems crazy and everything seems legitimate at the same time. With so many differing views it’s no wonder people can’t seem to get along. It’s not even that people have differing views, it’s that ideologies about anything have become so internalized and personalized to the point that the person really thinks it’s the hill they’ll croak on before they let it go and hear the other side. People need to detach themse…

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Health is above all things; without your health, one doesn’t have much. We come to appreciate it when we’re sick, or when we get an injury, but it’s easy to take for granted. For women, our health is especially i mportant in pregnancy and when carrying a child. In this Reddit story, it surrounds a woman and her husband. The woman already has several children, and her doctor told her that if she has anymore, she could risk losing her life . All…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family is one of the most important things in life ; the support, emotional connection, and love you get from them can’t be replaced elsewhere. Without a supportive and loving family, it can have indelible effects on a person. Neglect is the silent killer; feeling like you’re invisible or unseen is a horrible feeling. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) feels just like that. She has a family who has never really been there for her.…

A dream is a meme your heart makes

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When it’s someone’s wedding, it’s obvious to just respect their wishes for the wedding they want. Some people don’t want a plus one, some want everyone to wear a certain color, and some don’t want any children to attend. In my humble opinion, all these reasons are valid. Although, there is a line that goes from valid expectation to bridezilla . In this Reddit story, the original poster (OP) is the bride who wants her wedding to be child-free. I…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When asking family members for financial handouts, you have to know where you stand. It may seem facetious to make a formal contract of some sort, but it could save petulant feelings from overcoming you in the end. And it’s the same for crashing on couches. As basic as it seems to have a place for yourself, there are so many people who get down on their luck and end up as couch surfers . Some of it is lifestyle, while at other times the cost of living is just…