Working with your parents in a professional setting is complicated enough, but what if you had to constantly make up for their lack of preparation at work? At some point, I’d start looking for a new job. For this mother-son duo, I think one of them may not be coming back to work after this incident. Boundaries are a crucial part of growing up, and as you gain your independence, you’d hope your parents would respect those boundaries the most. In this instance, it seems this son did everything by…

Some would say blood is thicker than water, or ‘family is everything.’ Sometimes it’s the most unexpected people that come through for us in life, and not necessarily the ones we refer to as family . We’re all well aware of the evil stepmother archetype, the one who’s mean, bashful, and fixated on her stepchildren never becoming successful. Though this isn’t always true, there are enough anecdotes that keep the rumors going. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who’s finis…

"His entire speech was about how happy he was to finally lock me down."

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.…

It is important to possess good time management skills. Planning and managing your time is crucial if you want to avoid being lost or forgotten while sailing on a worldwide cruise ship. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) had recently graduated from high school. As a graduation gift, her parents invited her on a cruise. OP emphasized that because they have a reputation for being late, they must alter the way they behave and make every effort to adher…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, it is perfectly normal to at times place your personal needs and pleasure ahead of those of around you. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. This summer marks the original poster's (OP) graduation. Her parents sent her an invitation to Disneyland as a graduation present. Since her parents had never given her preference over her older sister, who is now married and has a family, OP was surprised by her fortunat…

Welcome back internet lovers. We all love hearing about neighborhood dramas , and dramatic stories between people. When it’s our own life, we don’t want any of it, but we love to watch from afar. It’s not easy to merge families. Divorced parents with kids from different marriages can get complicated, especially when both children are teenage girls. In this Reddit piece, the original poster (OP) shares that her step-daughter has been bullying her biological daughter. This causes a huge blow out,…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When your son is graduating from high school, it’s an exciting and new time. As parents, you’re filled with pride and joy for all the hard work your son has put in. But on the other side of the coin, we all know teenage boys. It’s as if they’re another species, blood pumping full of unhinged hormones, and their prefrontal cortex unfortunately highly underdeveloped. This double whammy of puberty results in some wild behavior. In this Reddit thread, the original…

Caught red-handed

Read the room, Mamma