Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Having one’s first child is an exciting and exulting time in a woman’s life. The introduction to motherhood, the anticipation of newfound joy and love in your offspring, and the warmth of family will give any new mother that special glow. Now, most people in Western countries have around 2 children on average. When someone is on their 6th child, when does it come time to put an end to this facade of baby showers? The whole idea is to give gifts…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. In this day and age, everything seems crazy and everything seems legitimate at the same time. With so many differing views it’s no wonder people can’t seem to get along. It’s not even that people have differing views, it’s that ideologies about anything have become so internalized and personalized to the point that the person really thinks it’s the hill they’ll croak on before they let it go and hear the other side. People need to detach themse…

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, how would you feel if your family members began taking advantage of your kindness and generosity? The story below is an account of a dumbfounded uncle. The original poster (OP) took on the responsibility of looking after his niece. His niece became pregnant at a young age, so he paid for her entire high school and college education to make sure she continued to live life to the fullest and pursued her aspirations. OP believed th…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When asking family members for financial handouts, you have to know where you stand. It may seem facetious to make a formal contract of some sort, but it could save petulant feelings from overcoming you in the end. And it’s the same for crashing on couches. As basic as it seems to have a place for yourself, there are so many people who get down on their luck and end up as couch surfers . Some of it is lifestyle, while at other times the cost of living is just…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When it comes to paid-time off, we all want to take advantage of it as much as we can. Even if we’re not given as much time as we’d like, it’s appreciated to have at all. Most people plan it around a holiday or summertime, and they use it to fly abroad or take a trip they’ve been planning for a long time. In this Reddit thread, a woman has booked her two weeks vacation a year in advance. She’s flying abroad, seeing family she rarely gets to see, and she’s been…

For a partnership to succeed, both devotion and integrity are necessary. Having stated that how would you respond if you learned of a sinister secret that could destroy a loved one? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her brother have always had a strong relationship. She was therefore appalled to discover that her brother had been embezzling the funds meant for her best friend's college education. OP is unsure how to best handle the matter since s…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Divorce is never easy for anyone . There are, however, situations where there’s amicable separation bereft of grudges and animosity. These are rare situations , of course, but it does happen, and that’s the best case scenario. In worst case scenarios, the couple can’t even be in the same room as each other, can’t communicate, and have legal battles over their children. In this particular Reddit thread, the divorce is because the man comes out a…

Why should she help?

Suddenly this 'penny-pinching' isn't so silly now, is it?

So, why won't the rest of the family help?

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family feuds can get out of hand pretty easily. One minute you’re laughing at a family bbq , and the next you’re at each other’s throats. It doesn’t take much to go from 0 to 100 with family members, there’s just something about sharing blood with someone that makes your blood boil. In this particular Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a young man who’s hard of hearing. His insensitive cousin likes to play pranks, and he’s also the gold…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. The dynamic between a parent and child should never feel one sided, in the favor of the parents. Parents choose to have children, and children are a product of their parent’s parenting. Children don’t choose to be born, or to be raised the way they’re raised. Keeping this in mind, parents should always realize that if they weren’t good parents, they can’t expect their children to keep being there for them when they’re down. If one doesn’t feel their parents ha…

His good deeds paid off.

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if your own brother tried to bar you from his wedding on the grounds that you dared to become engaged before his wedding and would steal the show? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) had always had a close relationship with her brother. Therefore, OP was overjoyed when she learned that her brother had proposed to his long-term girlfriend and offered to co…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Weddings should be a joyous day of celebrations , happiness, and love. It would be intermingled with your favorite people, your family and friends. Tensions could rise if you feel like you have family members you’re less than excited to see. Even if you’re not a huge fan of your sibling’s wife or husband, it’s common courtesy to invite them to something as big as a wedding, or else it is likely to cause more drama than there needs to be. This R…

Loyalty and trust are the foundational elements of friendship. The most comforting thing of all is knowing that you can always count on friends. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. Recently, the original poster (OP) was given a trust fund worth more than $20,000. After gaining access to the funds, she hosted a beautiful gathering with family and friends and gave gifts to each person in attendance. So, a friend reached out asking for financial aid, figuring that OP wouldn't min…