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.'

Little creatures.

Your family should always come first in all you do. But if your whole family had been withholding something from you for more than five years, how would you respond? Would you be able to move on and forgive, or would the past permanently ruin your relationship? The story below is an account of a heartbroken father. The original poster (OP) and his wife of more than 25 years recently got divorced. The divorce was quick because of his ex-wife's adultery, which has been going on for more than five…

Your family should always be your top priority. However, what action would you take if you found out that the girl you have loved and nurtured is not truly yours? The story below is an account of a heartbroken husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse had been together for over ten years. OP married his wife with the sincere belief that she was the love of his life and that he would never experience love of that magnitude ever again. Thus, he was horrified to find that his wife had been…

Welcome, moms and pops of the internet. Kids are expensive. When they're babies, it feels like every penny goes towards diapers, babysitters, and food. As they grow, they start needing more and more food (while also getting pickier and picker). They start growing rapidly, necessitating a constant flow of new shoes and clothes that will fit them comfortably. Then, money goes into school, school supplies, hobbies, toys, trips, extracurricular activities, and now in the 2020s, subscriptions to Net…

Friendship, honesty, and trust are essential for a happy marriage since without them, the union would not survive the test of time. The following story tells the tale of a cunning wife. It was just recently disclosed to the original poster (OP) that her husband had been engaging in extramarital affairs. But before filing for divorce, OP reasoned that it would be best to settle her affairs, so she held off on disclosing her husband's infidelity. That's why she found a job, acquired full ownershi…

The union of two people in the holy tie of matrimony is celebrated at a wedding. On this day, the partners promise to support one another in good times and bad, in health and sickness. The story below tells the story of the frustrated young man. The original poster (OP) has been seeing a married, much older woman for a while now. The woman tricked him into thinking that she and her husband were getting a divorce soon. But OP was shocked to learn that none of this was true and that she had been…

There is a time and a place for everything.

Ensuring the happiness and health of your children is your ultimate goal as a parent. The story below is an account of a frustrated mother. The original poster, often known as OP, just went through a divorce. Following a cordial and amicable divorce, the two individuals pursued new romantic relationships. The two couples got along well at first, but their dynamic shifted dramatically once OP's daughter received the assets she inherited from her paternal grandparents through the mail. The daught…

I thought grandmas were supposed to guilt-trip you into getting second helpings.

Adulting and mothering at the same time!

“I'm pregnant with our second now, and I'm sure I'm hormonal, so missing out on these memories she made might be affecting me more than it normally would…”

First surprising steps in a journey that lasts a lifetime.