We all have different definitions of what friendship means. For most of us, it’s someone to spend time with, someone we can trust with our innermost feelings and thoughts, and someone that is there for us. Friendships can be such a beautiful thing, but not everyone has that experience. Some people have toxic friendships, where the person doesn’t want the best for you. It’s difficult to notice while you’re in it, but the telltale signs will show themselves eventually. In this Reddit thread, the…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family dynamics can be difficult, exhausting, and can affect our everyday lives in many ways. When we fight with a loved one, even if we don’t want to admit it, it gives us pain and discomfort. But there also comes to a point when we can’t let someone walk on our toes. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who lives with her brother-in-law and his children. Her sister has passed away, and she couldn’t stand the idea that th…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re married with kids, it’s easy to let things build up more and more until you can’t take it anymore. Sometimes we push down so many of our everyday emotions that we don’t even know how to express them in a healthy way. Healthy communication is a cornerstone of a healthy relationship; it’s okay to have issues, but it’s all about how they’re brought up. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who is a bit fed up with hi…

That was so Lana-coded of her.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘attached at the hip.’ There can be an innocent cuteness to this codependency, but there also reaches a point where it’s gone too far. What are the telltale signs of a relationship going from cute and wholesome to just plain cringe? Do you also have that one friend who always invites their boyfriend everywhere they go? I can understand when it’s the beginning of the relationship, and you’re smitten in love. But once…

Welcome back internet girlies. When you’re in a marriage or partnership, one tends to rely on the other for certain things. This reciprocal dynamic is essential. We all need someone to rely on (within reason), and your partner should be your main support system . During the course of long-term love, it’s common to develop habits with partners as well, and even if boundaries are crossed, it’s all in the realm of normal relationships. It may not be ideal to feel like your partner has childish qua…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. These days, the terms red flag and green flags have made their ways into modern vernacular in regards to dating. There are certain initial signs and symptoms that people are noticing early on in order to avoid further pain and ultimately a breakup down the road. In my opinion, we’ve become so engrossed with these terms and judgements, that it feels as if everything needs to be categorized, when in reality we’re all just people living our lives.…

Timing is everything, and planning events amongst multiple people means that some people may not be able to come, or it means that it needs a copious amount of time to plan for. Usually for weddings, people give their guests so much time in advance to plan for it to ensure that everyone comes. Attending a wedding may require buying a plane ticket, or a hotel reservation, so it’s customary to tell guests months, or even a year in advance. This brings us to the Reddit thread. In this Reddit story…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Before you get married, t here are numerous legal issues the couple must work out. From finances, to trust funds, to home ownership, and prenup agreements in the face of potential divorce, it’s almost like a screening test for couples before they tie the knot. If you can’t agree on these basic things for the relationship’s future, then it’s probably a sign now to stop in your tracks and go ahead with a breakup before it gets too messy. This brings us to the Re…

Welcome back internet queens and kings. Marriage can be the most beautiful and sacred thing in a person’s life, and it can also cause wreckage so vast that one doesn’t even know where to begin picking up the pieces . When betrayal is involved, there are few times a couple turns around from it. Although couples may choose to stay together after such an act, they will never have the same relationship they once had. Hurt, confusion, resentment, and pain will drop like a faucet into happy times, jo…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In wedding affairs there’s a lot of emotion on the line. For the bride and groom, this is obvious. It’s their wedding, their big day. It’s t ypical that the bride has been thinking about h er wedding day for years, perhaps even decades. But she’s not the only one with her heart on her sleeve. When someone close to you is getting married, it can be anxiety-inducing to wonder where you’ll be placed in the wedding, or if you’ll be in the wedding a…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Everybody makes mistakes, and especially when we’re young. When your parents are divorced and fighting, it can be difficult to understand the situation and know how to navigate it. Ultimately it’s up to the adult to be the bigger and better person in the situation. Having divorced parents is immensely difficult, and any breath of relief from the stress is like a breath of fresh air. For the poster of this Reddit thread, she chooses one side for…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. There are times in our lives when a realization just hits us out of nowhere. We could be happily, comfortably minding our own business when suddenly we have a strong feeling remind us of our subconscious. It’s not easy being in a long-term relationship and marriage. It takes patience, emotional intelligence, and maturity to grow with your partner, and want to be better for them. So many people struggle to take responsibility for their actions.…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Finances are a crucial part of a romantic relationship. When you’re getting married and buying a home, the couple needs to talk about the financial situation beforehand. Is the couple getting a joint bank account? Are both parties going to sign for renting a place, or buying a home? No one wants to be taken advantage of in the case of something unfortunate and unexpected happening, but both parties also have to make the decision that’s right fo…

Regardless of our age or life experience, we all want our privacy. For some people, this wasn’t an opinion growing up. With many siblings and not enough rooms in the home, it could happen that people had to share bedrooms. I’ve had to, but only for a year in college. It’s definitely uncomfortable, and can cause emotional disturbances that you weren’t prepared to deal with. Everyone needs their privacy. This brings us to the Reddit thread. The original poster (OP) is a teenager whose parents are…

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