Life is full of unexpected events. But you never, ever, stop to consider the basic fact that when you marry someone, you are literally marrying his entire family... The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just welcomed a darling newborn boy with her now-husband. The baby is the husband's firstborn and OP's third child overall. At first, everything was going great for OP, but after the baby was delivered, her mother-in-law became involved and m…

Weddings are a joyous event. Marriage represents the union of two families on a larger scale, as well as the union of two persons on a micro level. If your future mother-in-law refused to accept the fact that you were now a formal member of the family, how would you respond? Would you try to make things right, or would you just accept things as they are and give up while you're ahead? The story that follows tells the tale of a perplexed mother-in-law. The original poster (OP) expresses doubts a…

The audacity

How long are you willing to be engaged?

"maybe he should move back home with mommy"

Birthdays and weddings are supposed to be joyful occasions to celebrate. An appreciation of life and all that it has to offer, a celebration of our past successes and our goals for the future. However, how would you respond if your loved ones decided to compare the two events, painting one as extravagant and the other as inexpensive? Would you take what was said at face value and run with it, or would you end the conversation before it even got started? The story below is an account of a confus…

It matters who you are with more than what you wear or where you go. Or at any rate, that's what people say. Having said that, it's a very different story on your wedding day, which is supposed to be your special day. The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP), who recently got married, just received her wedding photos. OP was initially thrilled about reliving the lovely day she enjoyed so much, however she quickly remembered how angry she had grown with her MI…

Setting straightforward boundaries when it comes to money will help you avoid unnecessary conflicts and embarrassing discussions. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated wife. The Original Poster (OP) was left a sizeable inheritance by her mother. Her husband and his family, however, believed that rather than supporting and consoling their grieving daughter-in-law, it would be better to spend the extra money on extravagance and pleasure. Despite this, OP maintained her position, re…

Weddings are a happy occasion. Given this, how would you react if your future daughter-in-law was acting apprehensive about the nuptials when, deep down, all you're really doing is trying to meet her expectations in order to make sure that your son and his fiancée have a smooth engagement? An account of a confused future mother-in-law can be found below. The Original Poster (OP) is ecstatic that her son will soon tie the knot. However, OP's future daughter-in-law went too far when she demanded…

In relationships, money should never be discussed, especially if you are just starting out and don't yet have joint financial responsibilities that could influence your future. The story that follows describes a perplexed mother. The Original Poster (OP) shares her confusion in a candid Reddit post. She tells us that her son has been seeing this beautiful young woman who just so happens to come from a very wealthy family. However, the son finds it challenging to accept gifts from his spouse due…

Marriage is a lovely ritual that unites two people for all eternity. A wedding necessitates careful planning in numerous domains such as choosing the caterer, keeping track of the guest list, hiring a DJ, and, of course, picking the bridal gown. So, how would you react if someone tried on your wedding dress without your permission or knowledge and then tried to place the blame on you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. The original poster (OP) intended to marry the man…

This story is proof that there are always important questions to ask your partner before getting married; just take it from these 30+ married women who wished they asked their spouse these questions before saying 'I do.' It's important to make sure you and your spouse are on the same page when it comes to things like financials, family, living arrangements, etc. before you get married and start a family and things become much more complicated. This wife is finding herself in a tricky situation…

Would you go to the dinner table with a baby hanging off your chest?

and we're glad she did

MIL is at it again.

Would love to hear the thought process of this one...