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.’"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Women always get slack for their appearance, regardless of how beautiful they are, or what their bodies have been through. People may want to ignore biological differences, but women’s bodies are vastly different than men’s . Women develop different tissues of fat, and in different places. Women have hips, curves, and men are built differently. For some women, having a baby has drastic effects on her body; she’s just undergone 9 months of carry…

The birth of a new baby is accompanied by a wide range of emotions. One could experience joy, terror, or excitement. The story that follows comes from a frustrated friend. Sadie and the original poster (OP) have been close friends for more than ten years. Sadie opened up to OP about everything, including how much she despised kids and was not looking to settle down and spend the rest of her life with the same man. OP was therefore taken aback and perplexed when Sadie texted her to let her know…

'He grabbed his keys and vanished out the door'

Make way, make way!

Naming your child is the first thing you do as a parent. Thus, it makes sense to think that picking a name is a painful and stressful procedure. The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. It was just recently discovered by the original poster (OP) that she is expecting her first child, a girl. A long time ago, before she or her sister was pregnant, they talked about a name they both adored and decided that whoever became pregnant first would get to use it. However, when OP became pre…

Little creatures.

She didn't ask to get lectured during labor!

The day of your wedding is dedicated to you and your future. Thus, how would you feel if a friend accidentally stole the show at your bridal shower and announced her pregnancy? The story below is an account of a confused friend. The initial poster (OP) and her partner were taken aback when they learned they were expecting a baby. OP received an invitation to her high school friend's bridal shower shortly after she found out she was pregnant. The girls insisted that OP relax and have a drink wit…

Children are a blessing. Months pass while expectant parents anxiously await the birth of their unborn child, and when that day finally comes, it is the most memorable day of their lives. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) recently learned that she and her husband are expecting a third daughter. So, overcome with joy, they decided to announce the gender of the baby to the family. To their surprise, however, instead of receiving an outpouring…