Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, is there ever a circumstance in which turning down help is preferable? that is, putting your needs and principles ahead of those around you? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for quite some time. In an attempt to avoid future contentions, they decided early in their relationship to maintain a joint bank account for bills and domestic costs a…

Your family should always come first in all you do. But if your whole family had been withholding something from you for more than five years, how would you respond? Would you be able to move on and forgive, or would the past permanently ruin your relationship? The story below is an account of a heartbroken father. The original poster (OP) and his wife of more than 25 years recently got divorced. The divorce was quick because of his ex-wife's adultery, which has been going on for more than five…

"I should’ve listened to my fiancé and went to the courthouse."

Your family should always be your top priority. However, what action would you take if you found out that the girl you have loved and nurtured is not truly yours? The story below is an account of a heartbroken husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been together for over ten years. OP married his wife with the sincere belief that she was the love of his life and that he would never experience love of that magnitude ever again. Thus, he was horrified to find that his wife had been…

Weddings commemorate the joining of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. As bridesmaids, it is our responsibility to ease the bride's transition in the days leading up to the wedding. But would you, without a doubt, submit to every whim and desire thrust upon you to please the bride? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister had never had a close relationship. So, when her sister asked her to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, she was taken…

Friendship, honesty, and trust are essential for a happy marriage since without them, the union would not survive the test of time. The following story tells the tale of a cunning wife. It was just recently disclosed to the original poster (OP) that her husband had been engaging in extramarital affairs. But before filing for divorce, OP reasoned that it would be best to settle her affairs, so she held off on disclosing her husband's infidelity. That's why she found a job, acquired full ownershi…

Sincerity is necessary for friendships. But is it possible to be too truthful? The story below is an account of a loyal friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attended a friend's wedding. The bride and her boyfriend were quite close, so she got an invitation to the bachelorette party at Niagara Falls. During the bachelorette party, the bride complains about how she doesn't like one of the groom's closest female friends. The bride continues by saying that she would never have invited the…

The union of two people in the holy tie of matrimony is celebrated at a wedding. On this day, the partners promise to support one another in good times and bad, in health and sickness. The story below tells the story of the frustrated young man. The original poster (OP) has been seeing a married, much older woman for a while now. The woman tricked him into thinking that she and her husband were getting a divorce soon. But OP was shocked to learn that none of this was true and that she had been…

It's risky to overstay your welcome. For my part, I'd rather show up early and be among the first to leave than linger and ignore any indications that the hosts are trying to evict you. The story below is an account of a frustrated son. A serious lack of finances forced the original poster (OP) and his wife to move in with his mother. Sharing a confined space strained the already tenuous relationship between OP and his mother, who had never been close. But when OP's wife celebrated her birthday…

"It takes less than 30 seconds for him to reach out."

Weddings are happy events created to honor the union of two individuals in a married partnership. Therefore, one should accommodate the happy couple's every need and wish to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. For the last two years, the original poster (OP) had been preparing for her wedding. OP and her fiancé had always known they wanted a child-free wedding. Although OP's sister's new boyfriend disregarded her desires and welcomed his dau…

If your spouse enthusiastically agrees to be their BFF's infidelity alibi, that might be a red flag.

Nightmare situation.

“I just had a very painful, invasive procedure done and I’m in pain. He said if she called him right now and said she needed him, he’d drop everything to go help her.”

“I feel hurt and devastated and even a little betrayed.”

They didn't understand the assignment.