Heard it through the grapevine.

"He also had the gifts delivered to his parents house, and asked them to hide them and not mention it because ‘I would get angry’ [and] they agreed."

There are times in life when you have to make tough decisions that will alter your course indefinitely. Thus, how can you ensure that you're making informed decisions? How can you be sure that, in ten years, you won't wake up feeling sad and full of regrets, remembering the good moments in the past and wondering what could have been? The story below is an account of a confused boyfriend. The original poster (OP) must make a difficult decision. Even though OP and his girlfriend are just in their…

The cornerstone of each marriage is compromise. However, how would it make you feel if your spouse refused to compromise or give up and you were faced with having to make concessions for the good of the family? The narrative that follows is the story of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been married for a long time. However, the husband is asking OP to give up her work and become a stay-at-home mother now that they have children together. OP thought about his req…

In a marriage, trust and respect must be reciprocated. The story that follows tells the tale of a resentful wife. The original poster (OP) has a lengthy history with her husband. A year after they were married, OP's husband had an affair, which led to the birth of her child and the end of her happily ever after. Following months of therapy, OP was crushed by this news and made the decision to give her husband another chance—but with two conditions. She won't have to spend time with his son, and…

Welcome back ladies and ladies of the internet. Beyoncé really did know what she was talking about with her 2011 hi t song Run the World (Girls), didn’t she? We always hear narratives such as, ‘it’s a man’s world,’ and something about the patriarchy, but when we really think about it, who’s the more essential part of this entire ecosystem? Back before WWII, women weren’t expected to work or get an education. In fact, it was still illegal in many parts of the United States. Everything changed wi…

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…

'He grabbed his keys and vanished out the door'

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…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. I wonder why people even have marriage vows if they’re not actually going to adhere to them? We all lose ourselves sometimes, say things we don’t mean, or become resentful. But in any healthy marriage, they are peaks on a relatively steady trajectory. Healthy marriages mean people have compassion, love, and respect for one another. Through thick or thin, better or worse, it’s about being there for your partner. If someone is unable, or unwillin…

Hey, parents, your favoritism is showing!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Manipulation can look like many things . It can be under the covers of the obvious, not necessarily very noticeable. That’s how it works so well when it does, because it comes when someone least expects it. It sneaks up on you, adding to the frustration and anger when you notice. Divorce can be ugly , and it usually is. It’s not always mutual, and there could be issues with court cases, splitting custody, and finances. At some point, it will al…

"She’s living irresponsibly and I don’t want to enable that behavior."

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you catch your husband cheating for the past 2 years, it could be one of the most painful and heartbreaking moments of your life. Not only was there a single betrayal, it was long term, it was thought out, it was purposeful, and it was something he could have stopped at any time. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but it needs to be swallowed. On top of the lies and physical intimacy, there’s the aspect of emotional cheating. This brings us to t…

Run don't walk

Marriage is a lifelong promise to love and support one another until the end of time. The husband who is devastated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had been married to his wife for a long time. At first, everything was going great, but one day, after returning early from a business trip, OP found another man in his bedroom. OP was so overcome with rage that he was unable to understand how his wife could have betrayed him in this way. Therefore, in a fit of wrath, he ma…