Your family should come first at all times. That being said, how would you react if your own sister took advantage of your kindness and love? Would you keep your unwavering devotion to her, or would you demand that she start expressing gratitude? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) decided to help his younger sister in paying for her dream wedding after learning that she was experiencing financial difficulties. However, OP found out that his 'naïve' s…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Planning a vacation takes a lot of time and effort, and money. To finally execute the fantasies in your head about a place, and know that you’ve worked hard for the vacation is a great feeling. You’re filled with excitement about the idea that you’re finally making it abroad. When this doesn’t go to plan, things could get complicated. In this Reddit thread, these friends have been planning this trip for a while. They all put in the money, split…

We have said it time and time again: your family is your first priority. However, how would you respond if your family betrayed you and then pleaded with you to stay and provide for them financially? The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) had been outed to his parents by his brother, who caused him to be shunned at an early age. As a result, OP had to start learning at a very young age how to survive and thrive on his own merits. OP has established a res…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being stated, how would you respond if you wanted to support your siblings but also understood that doing so would entail defying your parents' wishes? The brother in the story below is perplexed. The original poster (OP) lost both of his parents not too long ago. When the will was made public, OP discovered that, in contrast to his brothers, his parents had left him a sizeable sum. They took this action because they believed th…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In any relationship , there needs to be a certain amount of trust and reliability. If you feel like your friend, partner, sibling, or parent can’t be there for you within reason, it may be a relationship you have to distance yourself from. In this Reddit thread, these two women agree to move in together. They see many apartments, they sign a lease, and the original poster (OP) moves out of her apartment. Just when it’s time for them to move int…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. We’re here to talk about all things family dramas , because we just can’t get enough of it. It seems like the stereotype of the evil step-mother never fails to affect our perceptions. Even in situations where she may not be ‘evil,’ it’s easy to be hesitant to immediately invite her into our lives after one’s father remarries. In this particular Reddit thread, the step-mother in question isn’t evil at all, at least not in this story. She has raised these four c…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. It’s become recently popular to have your family help with wedding costs. If other people have the funds for this, great, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable. This kind of generosity subjects anyone to being taken advantage of, lied to, or betrayed. This brings us to the Reddit story. The original poster (OP) comes with a qualm about her sister’s lies. The sister has been milking a certain narrative about her financial situation for the whole time…

One of the biggest challenges in a marriage is conjoining your financial situations and finding a way to handle it together. It is not easy to make the shift between being completely independent and having full control of your own money, to having to rely and depend on a whole other person. When a couple is not on the same page financially, like when one is out of a job, that adds a whole other level of struggle that many couples have an extremely hard time getting out of, much like the married…

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…

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Despite being strong and independent women, some of us enjoy the romance of men acting chivalry towards us. Just because we have jobs and don't need a man to pick up the check at the end of the meal, doesn't mean that we don't think it is a nice gesture and a gentleman thing to do. When I first started dating my boyfriend, he insisted on paying for everything, which made me really uncomfortable at first. But as I got used to the idea, I realized that being treated that way made me feel… good an…

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…

Welcome back ladies and ladies of the internet. Beyoncé really did know what she was talking about with her 2011 hi t song Run the World (Girls), didn’t she? We always hear narratives such as, ‘it’s a man’s world,’ and something about the patriarchy, but when we really think about it, who’s the more essential part of this entire ecosystem? Back before WWII, women weren’t expected to work or get an education. In fact, it was still illegal in many parts of the United States. Everything changed wi…

Your family should always come first. That being said, is it appropriate for you to violate your end of a contract if one of the parties breaks it, regardless of who the other party is? The brother who is frustrated is described in the story below. Using financial leverage, the original poster (OP) was able to join his younger brother's wedding party. The brother of OP is planning his wedding, but he's having trouble locating a venue that fits within his budget. As a result, OP graciously volun…

Hey, parents, your favoritism is showing!