It's an exciting and sometimes stressful process naming your child because everyone feels free to give unwanted advice and 'guidance'. But what would you do if, after several months of thought and debate, you finally decided on a name for your son, only to have your sister-in-law outsmart you and give her son the name you had planned for him? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister-in-law. The original poster (OP) had just given birth to her first child. For their little angel, the…

Divorce is rarely simple. Essentially, it is a choice made by both parties to head in different directions. Divorce may arise from dwindling love, adultery, or the simple but common reason of growing apart. The story below is an account of a vindictive ex-husband. The original poster (OP) shares his wicked scheme to exact revenge on his former spouse. Background: More than 20 years ago, OP and his wife filed for divorce due to her infidelity. Instead of fighting fire with fire throughout the di…

There are two types of people on this planet. The first becomes enraged and leaves when they are treated unfairly, whereas the second becomes resentful and wants to exact revenge on the offender. The story below is an account of a frustrated girlfriend. The original poster (OP) had been dating her boyfriend for more than a year. Things were going great at first, but when the boyfriend lost his job and chose to wallow in his grief rather than hunt for a new position, things started to go haywire…

Weddings are a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. To put it simply, marriage is a time to celebrate new beginnings and love. Therefore, it makes sense that attending an event like this on your own would make you feel nervous and uneasy. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attempted to attend a wedding. By attempted, I mean, OP was invited to a wedding but refused entry upon her arrival. For some c…

The bar is low

Petty or justified?

Saying 'no' to insistent family members is not a piece of cake.

The purpose of weddings is to commemorate the joining of two people in the holy bond of matrimony. Having said that, people usually invite their closest and dearest to the celebration in order to recognize the momentous occasion. But what if your friend didn't ask you to her wedding because she believed you 'wouldn't come'? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The original poster, or OP, is set to tie the knot. Before the wedding, OP hosted a bridal shower for all of her close f…

Woof.

Hey there internet queens and kings. Revenge is a dish best served cold, as they say. Though it may seem like a good idea in the moment, it’s usually never met with good karma or energy. They say the best revenge is to walk away, and live a happy life regardless of someone else. The thing about resentment is that the other person doesn’t feel it. It’s like drinking your own poison, but some people like that kind of stuff. This brings us to the Reddit piece. It’s about two brothers who are only…

She found herself in quite a stitch!

Don't bite the hand that feeds.

Well, this is awkward

Major win for the bride

Your first focus should always be your family. Along with that, you should be able to set firm limits and stand your ground when necessary. The story below is about a petty aunt. The original poster (OP) was contacted early this morning to take care of her three nephews and nieces due to an unforeseen medical crisis that forced the mother to visit the emergency room. Considering the gravity of the situation, OP was first happy about helping with the children. However, OP started to question how…

Your family may be both your greatest friend and source of support and your worst nightmare. Your bond with your family is complex but rewarding, demanding but essential. The narrative below describes the sister who is frustrated. The original poster (OP) had taken a long time to plan her summer getaway. She was looking forward to her time away from home. Therefore, when her parents demanded that she bring her sibling along for the ride, things then took a sharp turn for the worse. OP devised a…