Money is an extremely complex topic. It can enable you to live a luxurious lifestyle on the one hand, but it can also lead to conflict and resentment on the other. The story below is an account of a confused wife. The original poster (OP) suffered years of financial exploitation at the hands of her former husband. After years of suffering, she at last realized she needed to assume ownership of her own life. So, to guarantee she never again finds herself in that vulnerable situation from all tho…

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…

He lied to her for years...

A baby's birth is a momentous occasion. An occasion to be honored and treasured. But shouldn't the mother also get some kind of respect or credit for all the hard work she put in before the baby arrived? The story of a frustrated daughter-in-law is presented below. The original poster (OP) had recently welcomed her first child into the world. Everyone is in awe of the blushing baby, and deservedly so. However, rather than indulging OP and making her feel like the superwoman that she is, the mot…

He really fumbled that one...

If you were jealous, you could've just said that!

Your wife and newborn baby should take priority over an inappropriate relationship with your co-worker.

Your family should always come first. Having said that, there are instances in which you must put your needs and wants first. Does that mean you're a selfish person? or simply human? The story that follows is about an unhappy relative. The original poster (OP), who had moved to Germany with her husband and their four-month-old child, got an invitation to a cousin's wedding in the United States. OP had initially intended to travel to the wedding, even though she was aware that it would be highly…

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But after twenty years, what would you do if you discovered that you and your partner were related? The narrative that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse have been together for nearly two decades. For Christmas of last year, OP bought herself and her husband DNA tests and an ancestry account. So after doing an extensive amount of research, she found out that she and her husband are somewhat…

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

I thought MOHs were supposed to like the bride.

She did it on purpose...

Loyalty in a friendship is really crucial. So, what would you do if you discovered a sinister truth about a friend that, if made public, would betray both your wife's and your friend's trust? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) had just learned from his wife a frightening secret about his friend. To put things in perspective, the wives of OP and his best friend are best friends. For a long time, the two couples have been close friends. The friend's wi…

I guess he matched her freak... x10!

The minute you and your spouse welcome a baby into the world, everything you have known up to that point drastically changes. Suddenly, your partner is more focused on the baby than on you. Everyone is preoccupied with the baby, so suddenly you have no time to prioritize your needs and wants. However, a modification such as the one mentioned above can have a big effect on the parents. Would you therefore be critical of or hold your spouse accountable for their inability to cope with the change?…

Her taste in furniture was the one that got away.