The bond between a married couple is intricate, dynamic, and multifaceted. Before entering the holy union, one should have covered all the bases and checked all the boxes. The most important thing to make sure of is that your spouse is over his ex and fully committed to you and the future you share. This is the story of a grieving wife. Having recently tied the knot with her current spouse, the original poster (OP) had high hopes for a happy future. In regards to her marriage, as OP puts it, ‘I…

Grateful for you everyday

Your first focus should always be your family, especially your wife. Having said that how would you respond if your significant other deliberately withheld vital information from you regarding the task at hand so that you look foolish in front of his friends and extended family? The story that follows is the story of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) describes how her spouse neglected to inform her that there would be a picture session, which left her unprepared and clueless when she…

Worst 'knock, knock' joke ever!

Hey there internet ladies and gentlemen. Marriage is full of many ups and downs, from first dates to saying, ‘I do,’ these ephemeral moments transgress through a narrow tunnel solidifying what you know as your relationship. These moments build upon each other, inflicting memories that may or may not be forgotten. Two people have to be careful, conducting themselves with tact, respect, and gentleness with their partners. It’s a telltale sign of immaturity when you work against each other, and no…

At all times, your children should come first. But what if you struggle to provide each of your kids the same amount of affection and attention, making some of them feel less than others? The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been happily married to her spouse for a considerable amount of time. Together, they have two children, Ella and Ryan. Nonetheless, the husband and his ex-partner have a 16-year-old daughter named Amy. That said, while OP and her…

In our most vulnerable moments , it can be really easy to sink down to the point that we Google our partner’s ex just to compare ourselves. It’s silly, really. That person is an ex for a reason, and you partner is actively choosing to be with you now, so there isn’t any reason to worry. But when the insecurities are insecuring and the ego is wheezing like a dis-inflated balloon, we might begin to tell ourselves otherwise. Throw in a mean-spirited mother-in-law who seems to favor your partner’s…

Welcome back women and men of the internet. The lawless actions of mother-in-laws can be shockingly immature. From high demands, to scathing, unnecessary comments, their behavior is timelessly unadulterated chaos. Moving in with your mother-in-law is also no walk in the park. You have your own family to take care of , your children, and the relationship with your husband to upkeep. Of course, when you’re raising small children your love life might take the backseat, but what’s more of a vibe-ki…

Saying, “I love you AND your big forehead” is way more romantic than just, “I love you.”

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There is a common misconception that all marriages end happily ever after. However, if a pair finds that they are no longer compatible, they may decide to end the relationship. The account of the frustrated daughter is presented in the story below. There are three siblings involved, one of whom is the original poster (OP). The parents had an amicable separation a few years ago after deciding they could no longer be married. But the father's hurried second marriage following the divorce shocked…

Nagging is a love language

Your family should come first at all times. That being said, whom would you classify as family? Do your family members represent the people you were born into or are they the ones who have supported you through good times and bad? The story that follows describes the dissatisfied stepdaughter. The original poster (OP) tells her story in a Reddit thread. In the piece, she mentions that following her parents' divorce approximately ten years ago, her mother remarried and had three additional child…

Whether you like it or not, your family and your husband's family will always come first since they are a permanent part of your life. The sister-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had promised to host her husband's nieces and nephews for a few days so they could explore the city and spend a long weekend away from home. Things were going pretty well at first, but when she found out that some of her most important possessions were disappearing, thi…

Weddings are joyous occasions intended to honor a loving couple. That being said, how would you respond if your sister—the bride—insisted on having you color your waves brown for the reception in order to prevent you from taking away from her spotlight? The story below describes the frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) is a baker, therefore in the lead-up to the wedding, she offered to help her sister and manage the cake herself. But the bride was not amused by OP's alleged meek particip…

Usually, it’s an honor to be the MOH ( maid of honor )— I mean, it’s right in the title! Traditionally, this role was given to the bride’s sister or close female family member. Nowadays, brides have free reign to pick whichever bestie they’d like. Usually, the maid of honor is really close to the bride, and she should also be responsible because her main duty is to support the bride on and leading up to one of the biggest landmarks of her life . Sometimes, though, the bride can seriously overst…