True, not every love story is as enduring and well-known as the ones found in fairytales. It could take some effort on the part of a couple to establish a strong foundation that will last. The story below describes a man who is crushed. The original poster (OP) and his girlfriend Sierra were inseparable for four years. The first few months of their dating were fantastic; OP was content, confident in his love for her, and excited about what lay ahead. However, things turned south when he propose…

The cornerstone of a marriage is unity. Together with your partner, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way because you present a unified front. Having said that, how would you react if your partner continuously ranked someone else higher than you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. For six years, the original poster was in a relationship with her now-fiancé. From the beginning of their relationship, OP sensed that her fiancée’s best friend did not think hig…

Every year we set aside one day to celebrate our anniversary. We look forward to celebrating yet another year spent with our true love, our second half. That being said, what would you think if your partner didn't try to make the day special? The story that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse just commemorated their tenth wedding anniversary. Ahead of the big day, OP expected that her husband would plan a special day where they could spend quality…

Money is always the leading factor in breakups, and this case is no different. A long-distance romance reached a crossroads after 2 years. A man was visiting his girlfriend and her 3 kids for what was supposed to be a happy step towards a more committed future. However, the visit threw their compatibility into question fairly quickly. The girlfriend, struggling financially to raise her kids, was allowed to order full meals and large drinks at restaurants, knowing they likely wouldn't even finis…

Stay in love, it's good for your skin

Breakups are hard, especially when they are the result of infidelity. A person can suffer greatly when they lose a connection as a result of lying, betrayal, or stepping over boundaries. The woman in the following story, recently learned that her partner had been cheating on her. For about a year, the original poster (OP) and her partner, Matt, had been dating. At first, everything between the two was going great, but as is the case with all Reddit stories, things swiftly turned south, providin…

Co-dependence is healthy, right?

There are a lot of things to think about and things not to be taken lightly when preparing for a baby. That being said, not every disagreement—even when it seems like every decision you make will directly impact your unborn child's future—should end in a brawl or dispute. The story below tells the tale of a puzzled husband. The original poster (OP) is expecting a second child with his wife. Together, they are looking at potential names for their unborn child. During the conversation, multiple o…

Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, romantic or platonic. A friendship cannot last a lifetime if it is not based on a solid foundation of trust. Having said that, how would you respond if your closest friend accused you of having an affair with her husband? Would you make every effort to disprove her, or would you accept that your friendship has ended and head your separate ways? A puzzled woman is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) is a married woman with a close…

In a relationship, sacrifice and compromise are necessary. But what would you do if you began to suspect that your partner was taking advantage of you in order to finance her lavish lifestyle? Would you stick to the truth and insist she make some financial contributions, or would you give her everything she wants because you love her and want the best for her? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had moved in with his girlfriend. At first, everything…

In a marriage, compromise and sacrifice are essential. The tale below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The wife of the original poster (OP) offered to assist her brother with his move. To set the scene, OP's wife volunteered to help her brother, well aware that her husband, OP, would pitch in on her behalf. Her brother intends to move in with his girlfriend. The situation worsened though when the wife told OP that she would be taking their son to his first-ever baseball game without h…

Love is our strongest ally

Relationships can be challenging. Sometimes you will have to put up with behaviors that, if it weren't for the person in front of you, you would never be able to accept. Having said that, it is critical to maintain your integrity and not waver from your beliefs. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated girlfriend. For almost a decade, the original poster (OP) and her boyfriend have been together. Things appeared to be going well at first, but as time went on, her partner's actual na…

It's a common belief that ‘sharing is caring'. But when is it acceptable to keep something to yourself and not share it? Is there a situation where this would be appropriate? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had recently undergone a medical procedure that necessitated a prolonged period of fasting. He was, therefore, relieved when the process finally ended and he was able to resume eating. After failing in his repeated attempts to get his girlfri…

There are a lot of myths regarding friendships between people of different genders. Some believe that relationships between persons of different genders can never last, while others believe that they can last forever. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated friend. For the past twenty years, the original poster (OP) has been friends with the same childhood pal. But recently, the childhood friend started dating a girl who doesn't tolerate having OP around. Therefore, matters deterio…

As a last-ditch attempt to salvage a relationship, many believe that having a child together would be the best course of action. But what they overlook is that raising a child is quite labor-intensive and demands a lot of your attention, love, and care. Therefore, it's reasonable to conclude that having children is not the best approach for restoring the passion and vigor of a relationship. The story that follows is the tale of a father who is unsure of what to do. The original poster (OP) and…