The marriage contract is a legal agreement that upholds the holy bond of matrimony between you and your partner. The goal of marriage is to be everlasting. But when is it wise to separate? The story below is an account of a confused husband. The original poster (OP) has been married to his wife for a considerable amount of time. From the beginning, OP has shared his views on children and his excitement about the possibility of having his own someday. You can only imagine his astonishment, then,…

He's not keeping his promise, 'through sickness and in health.'

She just keeps insisting.

All the ups and downs.

She's diagnosed with Chronic Lateness.

Never heard that one before.

Your family should always come first in your priorities. But what happens if your priorities diverge and you're not sure which side to support? The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) lost the love of his life a long time ago. OP remarried following the devastating and unexpected loss. In order to provide a comfortable life for their children, OP's second wife is requesting a portion of the estate left by his late wife. To honor the desires of his late wi…

Trials and tribulations.

"He keeps asking me to do more..."

She said it's due to 'age differences.'

Your family should come first at all times. Having stated that how would you react if your partner disregarded your advice on raising and guiding your children? The story below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse have been together for a long time. Before getting married and starting a family, they made a deal that the kids would be responsible for paying the rent and groceries after they finished school. However, when it came time for their younge…

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…

They want to live close to their grand children and want to live outside their means at the same time.

She went behind her daughter's back for the sake of tradition.

As writers, we come across a wide range of narratives from individuals across the world. Some joyful, others mournful, but each one special in its own way. Still, nothing has prepared us for the tale that unfolds below. The original poster (OP) and her spouse had been together for a long time. The couple is blessed with three beautiful kids. Apart from the occasional argument, though, OP's home life was very normal—just like it would be in any other family. Nevertheless, everything changed when…

She calls it 'unschooling.'