A holiday season engagement—you have GOT to be kidding... That's just TOO cute!

Love is in the Air

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…

Marriage calls for ongoing effort and commitment. Consequently, it's traditional to celebrate the milestone with your special someone on the day of your anniversary. The story below is an account of a frustrated father. The original poster (OP) was excited about celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary. OP and his spouse had been saving money for a romantic getaway to celebrate their 40 years of marriage for decades. But before the trip was scheduled to happen, his daughter decided to invite he…

Trust, friendship, and loyalty are the cornerstones of a romantic relationship. The connection loses equilibrium when any one of the three is compromised, and it is impossible to get back to how things were. An unhappy fiancé is the subject of the story that follows. About a month ago, the original poster (OP) was supposed to make her way down the aisle. But the dream was dashed when the soon-to-be husband abandoned her at the altar. OP is devastated and finds it hard to fathom why her fiancé w…

Since we were young children, the elders in our lives have taught us that the best policy is honesty. In actuality, though, occasionally telling a white lie might actually make life a lot easier. The story below is an account of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) and her long-term boyfriend are getting married. In anticipation of her honeymoon, she went shopping with her sister, who happens to be dating her fiancé's younger brother. While strolling around, OP began to inquire about her…

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Your family should always come first. Having said that, do you back a family member wholeheartedly if you think they are at fault, or do you stick up for what is right regardless of the outcome? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) has decided to not attend her sister’s wedding. The refusal to attend comes after her nephew had expressed his concerns over the impending nuptials. Given that the man his mother plans to marry is the father of his bully, the…

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Everyone knows that the initial impression you get from someone is one of the most important. But as history has shown us, first impressions don't always portend how well you'll get along with someone or how likable they are. Having said that, I was browsing Reddit when I saw a post that caught my attention and prompted me to look into it further. The post asks married readers, ‘Married people, what was your first impression of your spouse?’. The moment the article was up, comments began to rol…

Relationships require ongoing effort. In addition to love, there are many other essential components that must exist in a relationship. The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) and his girlfriend have been together for a long time. At first, things were going fairly well, but when OP got a fantastic job offer across the nation, things soon turned sour. The girlfriend conveyed her disinterest in a relationship of such kind and expressed her distaste for a…

While establishing boundaries at work is necessary, it's much more crucial for the future of a love relationship and the mutual trust between the parties to do the same. Similar to the previous story , OP shares his encounter with a longstanding colleague who labels him a work husband in front of the entire company, even though he is happily married to a woman she knows well. Following the story's release, a plethora of comments started trickling in, many of which requested an update as well as…

Every family has a unique story to tell. Nonetheless, loyalty inside the family is the most crucial quality to uphold and protect. Loyalty and friendship allow you to overcome any obstacle. The story below is an account of a heartbroken girlfriend. The original poster (OP) has been dating her current partner for three years. She has adopted the position of stepmother to her boyfriend's 17-year-old daughter, despite the fact that she and him were never formally married. At first, all was well, t…

When you do eventually tie the knot, you not only marry the man but also his entire family. That being said, how would you respond if your future mother-in-law tried to interfere in your marriage by deciding whether or not you should adopt your spouse's last name? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. Recently, the original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé announced their engagement. Things were going great at first, but as soon as the future mother-in-law got involved, things quic…

When you get engaged, you envision the scene in which the person you love most will bend over and propose marriage. Tenderly tucked into the exquisite blue box, the exquisite diamond ring, sparkling in the moonlight and casting a shadow over the stars. This is the story of a fiancé who is flabbergasted. Recently, the original poster (OP) proposed to his long-term partner with an elegantly designed diamond ring. The now-fiance misplaced the priceless ring while hiking and gave up all chance of f…

The source of all goodness in this world is love. You live your whole life trying to find that one person who will stick by you through good times and bad until the end. Nevertheless, not every relationship ends in a happily ever after. A curious Redditor uploaded the quarry below: ‘How long was your shortest relationship and why did you break up?’. As anticipated, the post drew hundreds of responses, many of them humorous, some melancholic, but all united by the unwavering belief that the brea…