We stand by our short kings.

Hey there internet queens and kings. The lifelong issue of infidelity still persists until today. Universally demonized, yet universally practiced. Everyone’s favorite thing to judge and demean, to dehumanize, yet let themselves succumb to its treacherous ways. So who is it this time? Its protagonist is a man caught in a hard place. He sees the signs and knows what it is, but he needs to know the truth for real. When your wife disappears out of the country and spends no money at all, things obv…

He's a bit of a numskull, but you love him all the same

It can be quite a dramatic statement to claim that a proposal can be the downfall of a relationship, but I can think of quite a few examples to shed some light on a statement like this. One example is if the couple never discussed marriage before, and then one of them decides to propose as a surprise, then no, they should not be surprised if they are being told 'no'. Another example, coincidently the topic of this Reddit story, is when the boyfriend proposes to his girlfriend using the ring she…

She found herself in quite a stitch!

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. Only those couples who genuinely love one another will persevere through both good and terrible times and emerge from the experience stronger. The story that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. In addition to working to support her marriage, the original poster (OP) is a doctoral candidate. Unsurprisingly, OP works very hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the faculty comprising professors, students, wives, and other family members…

Not all friendships are meant to last!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Building your future with someone is no small decision. There’s a lot of responsibility involved for both people. If you can’t rely on your partner's words or actions, or if you don’t perceive them as financially responsible, then how is one to trust them in the future with money? Especially when you start bringing kids into the situation, it’s imperative to have full trust in your partner , and to know that you’re a team building something together. This all…

Welcome people of the internet. There are countless and incredulous stories to read about… endless dramas and situations that seem nightmarish if you were in them, but somehow entertaining from the side. Life can throw a lot of curveballs at you, and you need to be prepared for them in any situation. One could never predict what’s coming around the corner, but being adaptive to outward situations is the first step to coming to terms with the unknown. Finding out your husband has a kid with his…

The love a mother can give is unmatched. The idea that there is someone out there who will reach across the sky to guarantee your well-being has tremendous allure. Still, how would you respond if your mother-in-law disapproved of your partner? Would you try to make up for it if he noticed the disparities between you and your siblings, or would you just accept things the way they are? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. For over a decade, the original poster (OP) has been married…

Your priorities should center around your family. On the big day, though, the bride and groom are the couple that matter the most, therefore everyone involved should make a concerted effort to make sure that their vision is realized. What follows is the story of a disgruntled son. The original poster (OP) is expected to marry his true love in the coming months. OP discovered that his father had planned to deliver a speech prior to the nuptials. However, OP declined the invitation to speak at th…

She kept his child a secret for so long.

this story just gets weirder the more you read

Hey there, internet enthusiasts of the world. We see it in Hollywood a lot; it’s the end of the movie, you know she shouldn’t be with him, they’re about to kiss their vows as man and wife , and someone runs in with an objection. It’s typical for the screen, but how many of us have seen it in person? A rare and wild encounter, but the internet is here for people to share the juicy, spicy details. So what are some of the reasons? They vary from wholesome to spicy, from hilarious to sad. In one st…

Hey there internet-goers. In marriages, there will always be ups and downs. From petulant disputes about what to eat for dinner, to arguing about where to live in the next few years, couples are bound to fight about something after spending so much time together. Maybe you want a dog, but he doesn't. So, how does one manage these ins and outs of marriage life and decision making? Everyone does it differently. Some prefer a mature, sit down conversation, and some prefer rock, paper, scissors. Th…

Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions that mark the start of a young couple's journey towards a prosperous future. On this particular day, everything Ideally ought to go as smoothly and incident-free as possible, but what would happen if everything went wrong? What does the day mean, then? I stumbled across a post on Reddit while perusing the community that piqued my curiosity and made me want to learn more. 'What's the wildest reason you've ever heard for someone calling off their weddi…