In any kind of relationship, loyalty is vital. Having said that, how would you react if a friend urged you to support her despite her unreasonable demands? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Sarah and the original poster (OP) have been friends for a long time. Sarah had long harbored feelings for Jake, a C-list celebrity. She purchased his products, attended his concerts, and even convinced her husband to give her a hall pass. However, when OP spent the night with Jake and to…

Since your name is particular to you, it needs to appropriately represent who you are. However, would you change your name and risk upsetting others around you, or would you just swallow your pride and go by a name that doesn't feel right, if you've determined that the one you were given no longer fits the woman you've become? The sister-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster, Evelyn, has changed her name to Indie. While Evelyn is a wonderful name, OP felt…

Typically, in a romantic relationship, you envision a future together. You envision living together, getting engaged, married, and possibly starting a family. You envision the two of you overcoming every challenge life presents. The story below is of a devastated girlfriend. The original poster (OP) and her partner have been together for a long time. They envisioned themselves living together in an apartment, taking incredible vacations, and just enjoying life. But all of that was put on pause…

Loyalty and trust are the foundational elements of friendship. The most comforting thing of all is knowing that you can always count on friends. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Recently, the original poster (OP) was given a trust fund worth more than $20,000. After gaining access to the funds, she hosted a beautiful gathering with family and friends and gave gifts to each person in attendance. So, a friend reached out asking for financial aid, figuring that OP wouldn't min…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Having said that, what would you do if, at the tender age of 25, you discovered that your father is not who you had been led to believe? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is the oldest of her siblings. OP has never been very close to her sister, but because she is family, she has always held back on sharing her true feelings and opinions. All that, however, changed when the sister moved in…

Loyalty is a beautiful trait in someone and should be valued. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner abandoned you and your family in favor of a friend? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his spouse for a considerable amount of time. With the exception of the odd disagreement here and there, their home is generally peaceful. All that changed, though, when the wife of the original poster offered to take in her closest…

Your family should always come first. That being said, how would you respond if your mother-in-law decided to go on a personal crusade to ruin your sister-in-law's life? If you didn't want to irritate her further, would you say something or remain silent? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had been together for a long time. Even though OP never had a strong relationship with her mother-in-law, nothing compared to the hostility…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your sister—who is essentially trying to spare you from heartache—broke your heart by telling the entire family the darkest secrets about you and your spouse? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. More than a decade ago, when they first started dating, OP's spouse had an illicit relationship with a fellow…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if you learned that your sister, the person you love the most in the world, was an advocate for everything you find objectionable? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister have always been very close. All of that changed, though, when OP learned about her sister's secret relationship. To put things in perspective, OP's sister recently moved in…

Your primary concern should always be your family. Having said that, where do your allegiances lie after having kids? With the people who raised you, your siblings and parents, or your innocent child? The story below is an account of a confused sister. The original poster (OP) is a mother to an adorable girl. Because of the speech impairment that her daughter was born with, OP's life goal has been to provide a secure sanctuary for her where she may always feel loved and appreciated. When OP's s…

We have said it time and time again: your family is your first priority. However, how would you respond if your family betrayed you and then pleaded with you to stay and provide for them financially? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) had been outed to his parents by his brother, who caused him to be shunned at an early age. As a result, OP had to start learning at a very young age how to survive and thrive on his own merits. OP has established a res…

In a friendship, trust and loyalty are crucial components. So, what would you do if a friend violated your confidence while it was advantageous, just to turn around once karma struck? Would you stand back and tell her that if she made the bed, it's time to lay in it, or would you still have her back as if nothing had happened? The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a long time. As a gesture of support, she thus complied…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, how would you respond if you wanted to support your siblings but also understood that doing so would entail defying your parents' wishes? The brother in the story below is perplexed. The original poster (OP) lost both of his parents not too long ago. When the will was made public, OP discovered that, in contrast to his brothers, his parents had left him a sizeable sum. They took this action because they believed th…

Trust is essential in friendships since some of your best friends are the ones you confide in your darkest secrets. Given this, how would you react if you found out that a close buddy had been lying to you for the past two years? The story below is an account of a confused friend. The original poster (OP) has been friends with her best friend for a considerable amount of time. Thus, following her wedding, OP asked kindly that her friend store her wedding gown while they complete their home remo…

Family should always come first. Having said that, how would you respond if your fiancé presented you with an ultimatum, forcing you to choose between your relationship with your family and your relationship with him? The story below is an account of a heartbroken fiancé. The original poster (OP) and her now-fiancé had dated for a while. Since their mother left and there are no other caregivers, OP has made it clear from the start that looking after her siblings comes first. When they first got…

Losing someone you love is never easy. However, in order to heal, a person must possess the inner fortitude to forgive and move on, putting the past behind them, where it belongs. The story that follows tells the tale of a resentful wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had been together for nearly a decade. Things went south for OP after learning that her husband had cheated on her following the birth of her first child. However, to keep the family together, OP decided to overlook her…