Welcome, internet gossipers. We have all likely gone above-and-beyond before for a loved one without expecting anything in return. Perhaps you paid for a good chunk of your child's wedding, made yourself available at the drop of a hat for your sister if she needed last-minute, free babysitting, or used your artistic talents to paint a pet portrait for your cat-obsessed relative free of charge. Sometimes it feels good to do something kind for a family member with no strings attached, but the who…

Welcome back internet goers. The relationship between a woman and her mother-in-law is a complicated one. You always want to make a great impression, and ideally you’d be close to her. It can be like having a second mother, someone to talk to about things, and help you through situations. You can bond over your love for your husband, her son, and have a friendship with her. But, as they say you can’t choose your family, you also can’t choose your husband’s family. I don’t envy women who have te…

"So she threw a rehearsal dinner bigger and fancier than our wedding at a wedding venue."

The type of comeback I could only come up with in the shower.

Side with her for once, man!

Pregnancy is no walk in the park. It's an endless rollercoaster of hormones, aches, exhaustion, and nausea. Now imagine the struggle of going through it alone, all while trying to work, keep up with household chores, and take care of yourself. This woman was six months pregnant, dealing with all the challenges that come with growing a baby, when her ignorant husband suddenly decided he wasn't sure he was ready to be a dad (it's a little late for that, don't you think?). And, to make things wors…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Some people like to get creative with baby names, using names of characters, or making up your own. I once read of a couple who wanted to combine a Greek goddess with a Greek word, and the result was nothing less than horrifying and confusing. Honestly, just name your kids normal names . When someone has too unique of a name, they’re often not taken as seriously in the world. It can be laughable. But at the end of the day, it’s the parent’s dec…

Welcome, internet-lurking ladies. Hosting dinners and events is an art form. Even small gatherings take a lot of effort and careful planning; buying groceries, cooking a meal, and dealing with cleanup is only the tip of the iceberg. Good hosts must also find a suitable night for all guests, tidy the home and rearrange furniture, and ensure everyone's safety for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, in our story today, our protagonist's mother decides to actively ignore the last point, putti…

We all know that feeling when you know you're going on vacation soon and count down the days until you finally get to relax. We also know how crucial it is for your mental health that the vacation will give you exactly what you need—some peace and quiet. My husband and I, for example, are going on vacation in exactly 13 days, 10 hours, and… 22 minutes, and every single thought I have that is unrelated to work, is dedicated to this trip and everything about it. That is why my heart goes out to t…

Some moms are blessed with great mothers-in-law. Others, not so much...

MIL didn't realize she wasn't the one getting married!

It's the season of the witch!

I'm grateful for supportive partners when it comes to setting boundaries with crazy in-laws.

As a vegetarian gal myself, I hate being invited to dinner only for the hosts to act like me being vegetarian is the biggest inconvenience of their lives. I rather not come at all than have to sit through an entire dinner being lectured about my life choices, or worse, have to listen to countless jokes like – 'C'mon, just eat this one thing, the cow won't notice' or 'What more is there to live for other than the taste of animals?' That is why I set a rule with anyone I ever eat with–If you don'…

He really should have stayed out of it...

Girl, change your locks!