So romantic

Nothing is more important than family, but even so, it's important to think about what a family actually consists of. Is your family the group of people you value most, whether or not they are your biological relatives? The story that follows is the account of a confused sister. Neither the Original Poster (OP) nor her spouse have a close relationship with either of their siblings. As a direct result of the strained relationship, the children rarely spend time with their aunts or uncles. Thus,…

You gotta take out the trash before you can move on

In life, friends come and go, but your family is forever. So, how would you respond if your own brothers no longer considered you to be family? Would you give up and admit defeat, or would you persist in attempting to make amends? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated sister. The Original Poster (OP) recalls the moment she realized her siblings had never seen her as a member of the family. OP, the youngest of her siblings, has always held her three older brothers in high regard.…

You can't have your cake and eat it too

How the tables have turned

That is not how you treat the birthday girl

Yikes.

It is never simple to prepare for a baby. Before the baby arrives, there are a ton of things that need to be done. But what would happen if, as luck would have it, you were laid off just when you needed the money most? When you are completely unprepared and your wife is having her first child. The story that follows is an account of a soon-to-be father who was recently laid off. At the worst possible time, OP loses his work; his wife is pregnant, and he lacks the funds to assist with the baby's…

Every marriage navigates life in a different way. Some stay at home with the kids while the other works, some hire a nanny, and some, well, they choose not to have babies in the first place. The story below is of a confused husband who truly believed he was being helpful. OP works to provide for his family, while his wife stays at home to look after the children. But because of a severe back problem, OP is confined to his home and is unable to work. He has decided that, while he is at home prep…

Oh no they didn't...

The individuals you select to surround yourself with are your closest companions. No one forces you to stay in a relationship with a person you dislike. However, what happens if the relationship is obviously one-sided? Do you try to repair the relationship that you cared so much about, or do you give up and let it go? The bride in the following story is upset and wants to know if her response is appropriate. To put things in perspective, OP has worked extremely hard to organize her wedding and…

MIL is at it again.

If it's not your wedding, maybe just stay out of it.

Not a welcomed dad joke

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