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Being married to someone, you kind of become a team, especially in social gatherings. You are in charge of taking careof each other, reading the other person's expression to see when they want to go home, and helping to make the other person look good in front of their friends. Although teasing is a form of flirting, nobody wants to be humiliated by their significant other in public. However, if you're some kind of compulsive liar, there is simply no way you can expect your partner to keep up with your literal BS. Here's an idea, maybe try honesty?

How's wedding season going, y'all? We've been having a jolly good time. In a recent AskWomen subreddit thread, women discussed what they would prefer to get from their significant others instead of an engagement. Some were adorable, some were practical, and others were just hilarious. Our fave has to be the woman that asked for an engagement sword. These Reddit ladies never cease to make us laugh. Scroll down for our favorites from the thread. 

We spend so much time complaining on the internet that we forget about the little things that make life unique. We need to shift our focus to the little things that make life worth living. You might see your morning coffee as a simple cup of coffee, but Dolly Parton sees it as a "cup of ambition" and that's exactly the kind of energy we need to revamp our lives. A recent AskReddit thread celebrates things that people universally enjoy, and some of them are wholesome, whereas others are hilarious. Scroll down for some internet inspo. 

Generosity is undoubtedly a positive trait to have. Those that hoard everything to themselves and never offer help to others tend to be cold individuals. Help can come in many forms as well, it doesn't have to be financial. If you don't have the funds to offer to pay for something important, you can offer to help them find someone, or be there for them as they go through a tough time. In the end, it usually feels good to help someone as well, especially if they didn't ask. But what doesn't feel good is being taken advantage of, boy is that an uncomfortable feeling.

I'm the kinda girl who loves costumes, so when any themed party rolls around, I go all out and spend a ton of money to make my costume the most creative it could be. My family says I could be spending my money on better things, but it is what it is. I mean, I could be spending it on much worse things, right? They should just be grateful I'm not purchasing drugs with my money. A recent AskReddit thread documented things that scream 'I made poor financial decisions,' and all of a sudden, I feel less guilty about my crazy costume purchases. Have a look below. 

Every relationship goes at its own pace, and sometimes one side feels like they're ready to take the next step before the other, whatever that 'next step' may be. As long as there is strong communication between both of you this discrepancy doesn't have to be detrimental, however, every so often it is clear that one person is completely living in a world that doesn't exist.

Plus, requesting thousands of dollars after mere months of dating sounds more like manipulation than a measure of intimacy. But don't take our word for it, what do you all think?

Some people aren't meant to be in a relationship, no matter how hard they try to make it work. Reddit's "Am I the A$$hole?" subreddit always has the juiciest real-life drama, from couples to families to coworkers. This weekend, we're studying the dynamics between a boyfriend and girlfriend who clearly have different priorities than one another. The boyfriend is all about sharing his wealth, and while the girlfriend definitely appreciates his generosity, she also understands the value of treating yourself once in a while. Ain't that the truth. When she booked a flight to Hawaii for vacation with her family, he called her "privileged" and said she should be donating that money to charity. Sounds like he's a wee bit jealous, don't you think? Scroll down for more context, and make your own judgment on this preachy BF. 

Long-distance relationships can be extremely difficult for a multitude of reasons. Most of your fights are solely about the distance but you find yourselves bickering about pointless sh*t regardless. It takes a strong couple to deal with all of the obstacles. There needs to be compassion, patience, and hella compromise. It's completely normal to split payments in a committed relationship, but when you live in different locations, splitting something such as rent isn't such a reasonable request...

Money isn't always a sensitive topic. People who have a lot of it don't tend to get triggered when wages begin to be discussed. However, if you've ever lived paycheck to paycheck you know the anxiety that immediately follows the mentioning of finances. It's so easy to hide as well, money struggles. There are a million excuses to get out of some kind of event you can't pay for, especially during this past year. But if you love someone, and they live a more luxurious life, sometimes you pretend to have a little more than you actually do because, well, you're in love and you want to spend time with them... The only thing is that if they've always been wealthy, they may not always understand that kind of sacrifice.

We all need a source of income to survive, but there comes a time where jobs are so bad that they're not even worth the money. If possible, it's best to get that cash flow somewhere else. A Redditor started a thread about work conditions that were so bad that women quit super early on, and Reddit women had a whole lot to say on the topic. Have you worked at a workplace more toxic than the ones listed below? Let us know in the comments. 

Being rich has perks that we poor peasants could only dream of. While some rich people are lowkey about their wealth, others flaunt it until it's blatantly obvious. A Redditor started a thread about things that make it ridiculously obvious that someone is a rich jerk, and the responses range from funny to flat-out obnoxious. Until we become rich pricks ourselves, we'll scroll down and laugh at these till our insides hurt. Anything these Redditors missed? Let us know in the comments. 

Financial discrepancies in relationships can be quite difficult to maneuver around sometimes. Does somebody pay more rent? Does every meal get split 50/50, or perhaps 60/40? Obviously, when you're truly in love with someone, these minor details wouldn't get in the way so much and cause too many issues. As long as both people make a living, money is just money after all.

But what happens when it is the woman who makes more money? Oh no! How could it be? She must have 'cheated the system...'

Being in a relationship can be very difficult sometimes. You want the best for their partner and you want to support them unconditionally, but they may not have the drive to go after what is good for them. At some point it becomes very difficult helping someone who won't try and help themselves.

On the 'Am I the A-Hole' page on Reddit, and guy is asking if he is the A-Hole because he is done giving his girlfriend free-bees because she won't try and find a job after years of being unemployed. Is this the best way to motivate her? Who knows? But how long can you support a fully functioning adult before you go insane or broke... or both.

As a teen, babysitting is one of the best gigs you can get. Kids can be super entertaining, and you legitimately get paid to let them watch TV, or play Minecraft, or make TikToks — whatever kids are up to these days. It's always the absolute best when the kids are already asleep when you show up. From that point on it's just Netflix and snacks. (Much better than Netflix and chill)

Obviously, it's not all sunshine as daisies though. Some kids can be utter nightmares and really try to test your patience. But what's even worse than bratty kids are unreasonable parents.

You can find a whole lotta love within families, but you could also find a whole lotta drama in 'em too. Some families are super wholesome, some are batsh*t crazy, and some fall somewhere in the middle. On Reddit's infamous 'Am I The A**hole' thread, we're analyzing quite the complicated family this week. The story begins with two sisters - one a mother, the other one childless - plus she's never having on planning kids and frankly isn't a fan of children at all, including her sister's kids. To make a long story short, the sister's parents only allowed access to the inheritance money to their kids that had children, so when they passed on, the childless sister received none of the inheritance money. She asked her sister to lend her some money for surgery after her battle with cancer, alas she's not exactly in a giving mood considering her sister's nasty attitude towards her children.