Ever tried to pay for your coffee with lipstick?

All pleasure and all misery have their roots in the pursuit of money. Money might buy you an opulent, luxurious life, yet, conversely, it can leave you alone and desolate. The account below tells the story of the irate brother-in-law. The original poster's (OP) brother recently became engaged. OP's family is less affluent than that of the brother's new fiancé. Therefore, even if the couple genuinely loves one another and wants to contribute to the future they are building together, the contribu…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and signify the union of two individuals in the sacred union of matrimony. Despite being a momentous occasion, the wedding gives friends and family a chance to support the couple as they come together as one cohesive unit. However, the honeymoon is just meant to be a time for the couple to fully commit to each other, in whatever way they feel fit. The story that follows comes from a friend who is frustrated. Originally posted on Reddit, the user asked if it…

Weddings, as beautiful and bonding as they can be, can also cause rifts, strife, and exposure to sides of people you didn’t see before. When you thought family came first, and your sisterly love was full of loyalty and commitment, it becomes challenged in the brink of a moment. It can be so hurtful to feel rejected, especially when it’s from family. This is a story of two sisters, a wedding, and money. Somehow money always finds a way to stick its sticky nose into emotional affairs. The origina…

Weddings are joyous events created to honor the union of two individuals in the sacred tie of matrimony. At the wedding itself, hundreds of the couple's closest friends and family members gather, celebrating the start of their shared life. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) is in an awkward predicament. He and his brother were never close. When they were living under the same roof, they could only tolerate one another at best. Now that they are on th…

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Family is one of the most important things in the world. They’re your origins, your home, and people who will always be in your life. Now, just because they’re important does not mean you owe them everything. There should be a diligent balance and harmony in the relationship. There should be unconditional love, without neediness. There should be communication without force, and a yearning to spend time together without feeling obligated to. So what’s the proto…

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You deserve a cold coffee and fun little pastry this summer, tbh.

Above all, your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, how can you decide when to set limits and draw the line with your dear ones? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) insisted that her brother vacate her home. To put things in perspective, OP inherited her grandmother's home following her passing. As a result, she agreed to let her brother—who was then married with children—rent the house for less than the going rate. However, he…

Being single offers you the flexibility to do as you like. However, once you tie the knot, you and your spouse become one, which means you must honor their wants and needs. The story that follows is an account of a dissatisfied wife. The original poster (OP) and her partner were married more than ten years ago. The husband was injured in a tragic car accident a few years ago, which made it impossible for him to return to work. Therefore, from being a cozy dual-income household, they are current…

You marry not just him, but his family as well. That's why it's your duty to care for them, no matter how much you love it or how well you get along. The story that follows is an account of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) is a mother and wife. Unfortunately, OP and her in-laws never got along and as a result, they never formed a deep bond. However, OP hardly ever had to interact with her spouse's family because they lived dozens of hours away in an entirely separate state. The situ…

A woman described her strained relationship with her mother who hadn't parented her properly growing up. She left home at the age of 16, hoping to make a better life for herself — and she succeeded. She married a loving man who had very supportive parents, something she wasn't used to. She began considering them as her family, because she didn't really have any. They were also wealthy, but that part wasn't important, at least, not until her mother came back into her life. See, her mom reconnect…

Being a parent is a full-time job. Therefore, if someone is given the impression that raising kids doesn't need a lot of time and work, they may become a little agitated. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner declined to help you with housework since, in his opinion, you haven't worked in over a year and are just expected to stay at home with the child. The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The primary source of income for the household is the original poster (OP…

Your family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you respond if your sister-in-law asked you to bring lunch to work every day due to her inability to continue purchasing expensive meals on a daily basis due to debt? The sister-in-law who is displeased is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) works at the same company as her estranged sister-in-law. Every night, OP and her partner cook their meals ahead of time to avoid wasting money on trivial things. Thi…

Family should come first at all times. Having said that, how would you feel if your family tried to use your hard-earned money to maintain the opulent lifestyle to which they had become accustomed? The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter. The original poster (OP) takes to Reddit to relay her story. After realizing they could no longer support the opulent lifestyle to which they had grown accustomed, OP's parents got in touch with her to ask for financial aid. They argue that rath…