Family is among the most significant things in the world. But what would happen if someone in our family chose, for no apparent reason, to wreck our lives? They could counter that their actions serve a higher purpose and want to ensure we never lose sight of our roots or grow too conceited. However, where do the lines cross? that boundary between outright cruelty and helpful criticism and honesty. The story below has left me completely in shock. OP is a frustrated sister who has had enough of h…

I understand the desire to have the perfect wedding, but at what expense? When someone prioritizes the event itself over the people in attendance, it is extremely troubling. Don't you think? The story below revolves around a bridesmaid who was unable to withstand the bride's insane demands and rage. OP did everything in her power to meet the bride's wants and preferences. Unfortunately, however, after being unable to attend one of the several wedding festivities due to a variety of personal rea…

Flaking on plans? Red flag.

To be fair, the bride had this coming since the moment she got engaged

What would you consider cheating? Let me start by saying that, after many discussions, my girlfriends and I came to the conclusion that cheating would be anything you wouldn't do in front of your partner. To put it another way, it can range from sending inappropriate texts to engaging in any form of physical contact. The story below is a tale of an innocent girl who becomes entangled in her friend's breakup. To put it another way, in this case, OP is effectively collateral damage. While it's tr…

let's not talk about the other $1k she spent on the wedding

Getting back at an ex just got a little silly.

Friends give you open ears when you are going through a break up. Besties add your ex to their sh*t list and will never ever forgive them even if then completely change themselves and you have forgiven them. Besties make sure that your ex feels the shame of losing you for the rest of their lives. It's just part of the BFF contract. We don't make the rules. How far are you willing to go for your bestie? A dude on on Reddit recently shared a story of how he helped his ex during a hard breakup. Hi…

Love is ironic. When falling in love for the first time, there is no blueprint you follow, you don't have any prior experience, so you have no idea what to expect. In other words, oftentimes, your first love is indeed special, in a lot of good ways. But they are also the first person to hurt you, the first person to teach you what you don't want in a relationship. In this case, OP's first (now ex) boyfriend said all the right things, despite his actions saying all the wrong things. At one point…

Vibes were off

Getting married can invoke a lot of complicated feelings from FOMO to cold feet; that's totally normal. What is not normal is cheating on your fiance and then running around to tell whoever is within a hearing radius that you cheated on them. What a way to break someone's heart… that is exactly what happened in this case. OP explained how one of her classmates had spent the night with two men who happened to not be her fiance… and then went and told people about it. OP felt inclined to reach ou…

Roommates can be catalysts for personal growth, as differences in habits may cause conflicts that aren't particularly easy to solve. In this case, OP's roommate was an old friend from college who had nowhere to stay, so OP initially welcomed her with open arms. Shortly after moving in, this roommate, who we'll call Karen, began to trash OP's home, berate her, and cause a general series of uncomfortable scenes that made OP realize that she had to kick Karen out. Things got progressively worse, a…

Sometimes something very subtle yet strategic can be very effective. Like, saying something with a slightly different tone that just sounds every so slightly inappropriate. Or handing something to someone that just seems slightly off, like handing a tissue to someone, but it's draped over your hand instead of just handing it to them. It's just enough that you probably won't say anything, but you'll definitely pause for a second to think “huh… that was weird.” Well, this is the route one annoyed…

Getting a divorce is usually one of the most stressful experiences anyone can have. It's like a breakup, but now the government is involved. And let's be honest, government controlled projects are not known for being easy and stress-free. So imagine you're trying to breakup with someone , but you have to do it through the DMV. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, if you ask people who have been through a divorce, many will say it WAS a waking nightmare. Divorce is even worse when the relations…

Finding yourself in a sticky situation with a toxic partner and realizing it after it's too late and you're already in love can be daunting. On the one hand, you adore them for all their good qualities and the times they make you feel like a star. On the other hand, you can't see yourself living with someone who is so controlling and at times, cruel, for the rest of your life . This story proves that breaking up with someone like this is inevitable and totally worth it. OP finished things with…

Breakups send everyone into a tailspin of emotions, often resulting in eager attempts at petty revenge, each trying to get the other back for something or other that happened before, during, or after the breakup. This woman was furious when she found out her ex-boyfriend had cut down the willow tree in their yard, the one they had their first kiss under, where they had shared an incredibly romantic moment. He did it to spite her, but she wasn't one to go down easy. So she called up her landlord…