Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Being a parent isn’t always easy. You’re always tied between your instincts, and wanting to protect your children. How do you know what decision is the right one until you’ve made it? It’s impossible to know beforehand, and you just have to hope for the best with difficult situations. How much truth is too much truth? How do you navigate the burden of revealing terrible news? This brings us to the Reddit story. The original poster (OP) is a wom…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Baby names are interesting; in the US, we’re so used to our idea of freedom being the ability to name our children whatever we want, even made-up words that aren’t even names. In other countries however, there are actually regulations on baby names, rightfully so. The parent must think they’re so unique and creative, but they don’t realize the life they’re setting up for their child. Imagine when the child grows up and wants to apply for a job,…

You would think that each year, each decade on this planet, humanity would become more and more progressive, turning towards being more open, more cohesive, instead of being more disjointed, more separate. But alas, through certain progressions, we’re met with an equal force of regressed ways of thinking and behaving. Going no contact is extreme, and I’m not even sure what someone expects out of it. Family can be tough, but they’re still your family. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (…

Speak the truth!

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet . Family is one of the most important things in life. The entire point of family is that you have people who will love you no matter what, through thick and thin, and always be a support to you. There are, however, people whose family members show them conditional love, versus unconditional. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man whose mom has shown him conditional love. Her love and support for him is conditional upon his life…

A non-refundable life lesson

Lads and ladies of the internet, welcome. Sisters: either best friends, or worst enemies. Let’s face it ladies, women can be catty, and when you’re related to each other and share the same boiled blood and heated tempers, the cattiness can really shine through. It’s not the most enjoyable thing to always be around a baby, child, or infant, but when a close family member has a kid, it’s just what comes with the situation. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who feels like…

Even if having a child was not at all what you had planned in your life, once you do have a child, you cannot ignore that responsibly. Nobody wants to be in the position of being “forced” to take care of another human being they were not prepared to have, but sometimes that is just how life goes. If one does find themselves in this position, the last thing one should do is throw the responsibility onto someone else and then disappear, which is exactly what the woman in this Reddit story did. Sh…

It's funny how some people resent others for not wanting exactly the same things they do, or for living life differently. For example, there are many parents out there who end up resenting those who are not interested in having kids, and act as if those who do not become parents are insulting those who do. The entitled mother in this Reddit story acts exactly like that when she accuses OP (original poster) of being lazy because she doesn't have any kids. What is even more ridiculous is that the…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. Mother and daughter relationships aren’t always easy. Some people are best friends with their mother, and others just constantly butt heads. Even in old Disney movies, either a mother wasn’t present, or there was an evil step-mother, whose jealousy usually dominated the dynamic between the princess and herself. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a mother who never had a strained relationship with her daughter, until now. The daughter is 18-year…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Women’s rights and equality have reached great heights in 2024. From not being able to work, vote, or get a divorce to all of those things granted, feminism has come a long way. Women are standing up for themselves more and more, and their perseverance for equal rights has afforded them many benefits. Though we’ve come a long way, there are still many aspects about society and culture that need reshaping if we’re going to be equal. This brings…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Family dynamics can be difficult, exhausting, and can affect our everyday lives in many ways. When we fight with a loved one, even if we don’t want to admit it, it gives us pain and discomfort. But there also comes to a point when we can’t let someone walk on our toes. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who lives with her brother-in-law and his children. Her sister has passed away, and she couldn’t stand the idea that th…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you’re married with kids, it’s easy to let things build up more and more until you can’t take it anymore. Sometimes we push down so many of our everyday emotions that we don’t even know how to express them in a healthy way. Healthy communication is a cornerstone of a healthy relationship; it’s okay to have issues, but it’s all about how they’re brought up. In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man who is a bit fed up with hi…

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