"[She] completely took herself out of my life."

We do not wish it on anybody, but there is something we have to ask. If you were being cheated on and someone close to you found out, do you wish they had told you or that they kept the information to themselves? Honestly, It would surprise us to find out if anyone out there would have preferred not to know. But we can tell you for sure that if we had that sort of information, we would not hold back. We firmly believe that if someone is living a lie, the person who is supposed to be closest to…

Did she accidentally stumble into an episode of The Handmaid's Tale?

Sorry, the landlord said I can't have more than one roommate.

I'm grateful for supportive partners when it comes to setting boundaries with crazy in-laws.

"This majorly upset me because this whole pregnancy has not felt like a partnership what so ever. He only made one of my several ultrasounds..."

This friend denied claims that she was pregnant. Now, she's using it as an excuse to get out of the girls' trip expense-free.

Your family should always come first in your priorities. Nevertheless, is there ever a moment when one may put themselves first without having to suffer from guilt sneaking up on them when no one is around? If so, when? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) and her parents had always been rather close. Her sister, however, never got along with her parents since they were constantly criticizing her and trying to control every move she made. As a result, t…

Welcome, internet dwelling ladies. Whether you choose to give birth in a hospital or have an at-home birth, it is a very personal choice that needs to be respected. Hospitals are a better option for women whose pregnancy and birth might pose some technical issues, such as women with high blood pressure or whose babies have medical conditions or are not positioned correctly in the womb. Hospitals also provide a sterile environment, epidurals for labor pains, and immediate medical attention if an…

Healthy relationships take ongoing effort. There will always be more to improve upon and more to be worked on. However, a marriage can only last if both parties are willing to put in a lot of effort to maintain it. The story below is an account of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had started dating her husband when she was still in college. Aside from the occasional arguments with her mother-in-law, their marriage was nearly perfect. However, when OP and her partner learned they were…

Since your name is particular to you, it needs to appropriately represent who you are. However, would you change your name and risk upsetting others around you, or would you just swallow your pride and go by a name that doesn't feel right, if you've determined that the one you were given no longer fits the woman you've become? The sister-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster, Evelyn, has changed her name to Indie. While Evelyn is a wonderful name, OP felt…

"They believe I’ll never truly trust him again, and that’s no foundation for a marriage."

There are decisions you make in life that determine the course of your future. The husband who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had been dating his wife for three years. They are now expecting their first child together. However, rather than everything going smoothly, the pair have been seen fighting to work out their differences ever since they found out they were expecting. The wife wants OP to be more present given that he is a surgeon and is rarely ava…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. That being said, how would you react if you learned that your sister, the person you love the most in the world, was an advocate for everything you find objectionable? The story below is an account of a heartbroken sister. The original poster (OP) and her sister have always been very close. All of that changed, though, when OP learned about her sister's secret relationship. To put things in perspective, OP's sister recently moved in…

He's not keeping his promise, 'through sickness and in health.'

"My dad responded with something like ‘You should realize an older sister is like a second mother and that won’t change even when she has her own kids.’"