Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. Communication is crucial to ensuring that the relationship endures. Having stated that how would you feel if your partner ignored your birthday wish each and every year while pretending to know better? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his wife had been married for a considerable amount of time. For a very long time, the wife chose to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays,…

1 point for DIL, 0 for MIL.

"And maybe, just maybe that Disney villain caricature of a woman will think twice before doing the same to another parent."

Marriage is a lifelong promise to love and support one another until the end of time. The husband who is devastated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had been married to his wife for a long time. At first, everything was going great, but one day, after returning early from a business trip, OP found another man in his bedroom. OP was so overcome with rage that he was unable to understand how his wife could have betrayed him in this way. Therefore, in a fit of wrath, he ma…

"I guess I could’ve pulled up an article but both of my parents are VERY dismissive…"

A marriage is a vow of love and a legal contract that binds you to your spouse for eternity. Therefore, before you ask your significant other to marry you, you should be fairly certain that they are the ones you were meant to be with. The story below is an account of a confused wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner had only recently tied the knot, having dated on and off since high school. Soon after they reconnected, the two realized they had been destined to be. Therefore, they marri…

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…

Relationships—and marriages in particular—are built on the pillars of friendship, loyalty, and trust. Once any one of the three factors is violated, the damage is irrevocable. Contrary to popular perception, which holds that betrayal can be forgotten, the truth is that a broken heart never feels the same. The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) is expecting her first child with her husband. Even when everything appears to be going well for OP on the surface…

Weddings are joyous occasions designed to honor the union of two people. The couple invites their loved ones to join them as they celebrate taking their first steps towards eternity. However, what if your brother and his current partner decided they didn't want you to come to the nuptials because they believed you would be the center of attention? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. A leg amputation was recently performed on the original poster (OP) as a result of multiple me…

“I realized I was only being her friend the last few years to keep the peace between our two families. However, I was not at peace. I decided after talking with my aunt that I would be civil with this childhood friend, but that’s all she will ever be now. A childhood friend I once knew.”

Your family should always come first. Nevertheless, how would you react if your half-sister publicly celebrated the separation of both of your families? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her half-sister never shared a strong bond. The two did, however, at best keep a courteous relationship for the benefit of their parents. However, after the parents announced that they were splitting up, things rapidly got worse, with the sister openly ce…

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Weddings ought to be joyous occasions designed to toast the happy couple as they take their first steps toward a shared future. But what would you do if the wedding was at best a passable affair and you were forced to suffer for hours on end? The story that follows is from a displeased wedding guest. The original poster (OP) decided to share his opinions and unhappiness on Reddit after recently attending a wedding. The wedding was poorly planned, and the needs of the guests—many of whom had com…

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