Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you get married, you don’t just marry the person in front of you, but you’re married into their whole family, for the good or the bad. It’s never easy to be ensconced in someone else’s life; being immersed with their mothers, fathers, and other members of the family can strain the relationship. As long as everyone keeps an even keel, things should be fine, but this is easier said than done. In this Reddit thread, the woman has a difficult…

In a relationship, loyalty and trust are essential since they can never be rebuilt. The story below is an account of a heartbroken boyfriend. The original poster (OP) dated his ex-girlfriend for three years before ending things. He thought that his ex-girlfriend was the one for him and that they would eventually tie the knot, as did OP's family. However, when his ex-girlfriend disclosed that she was expecting a child, the dream was crushed. While this announcement naturally surprised and confus…

Who's gonna tell him?

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. It’s almost too common to disagree with your in-laws about something, and more often than not it’s between a wife and a mother-in-law. Now, I don’t want to point fingers at the man and say that perhaps he’s a spoiled mama’s boy, and that’s why this relationship dynamic occurs far too often, but it’s certainly possible. Anyway, there can be a slew of reasons why these two women can’t get along . Maybe there are expectations for caretaking, grandparenting, or fi…

Bringing children into the world and starting a family are not always simple tasks. So, if your own sister gave up on your ambition of becoming a parent and took the name you and your spouse had set aside since the day you met, how would you respond? The story below is an account of a frustrated sister. The original poster (OP) tried to conceive for years. But every time, she left feeling discouraged. OP and her partner are determined to have a family despite all of the challenges they have fac…

The arrival of a new child into the family is a happy event. That being stated, do you honor and adhere to the wishes of the expectant parents, or do you insist on your own approach? The story below is an account of a frustrated mother-to-be. In the upcoming months, the original poster (OP) is anticipated to welcome her first child. Prior to the baby's arrival, her stepmother asked her if she would be interested in holding a gender reveal party, to which she replied truthfully. OP would much pr…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Talking about a woman’s body is a controversial topic , and can easily lead to tears, yelling, or just discomfort. As women, we’ve been scrutinized for decades about our appearances , putting so much pressure on us to be beautiful, feminine, and skinny. It’s no wonder so many women develop eating disorders. When all you hear is how you’re not good enough and could be better, it gets to a person. Although talking about bodies isn’t inherently negative, there’s…

Welcome back internet enthusiasts. When a woman is going to be in labor, it’s a very emotional, vulnerable, and intimate position she’s in. Doctors are running around you, nurses are injecting you with foreign objects, and it’s important to have your safety net of people there to comfort you while you’re in such an uncomfortable situation. It’s the woman’s body, therefore it’s the woman’s choice who she wants and doesn’t want in the delivery room with her. No one can speak for her, and no one w…

Relationships—and marriages in particular—are built on the pillars of friendship, loyalty, and trust. Once any one of the three factors is violated, the damage is irrevocable. Contrary to popular perception, which holds that betrayal can be forgotten, the truth is that a broken heart never feels the same. The story below is an account of a heartbroken wife. The original poster (OP) is expecting her first child with her husband. Even when everything appears to be going well for OP on the surface…

He lied to her for years...

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Setting clear boundaries with people is a crucial part of relationships of any kind. When you don’t have boundaries set, people can walk all over you, make you uncomfortable, and disrespect you. This brings us to the Reddit story. A woman is pregnant, and her sister-in-law is making some pretty bizarre, borderline creepy comments. She’s sending her constant messages about how she’ll steal the baby, saying she wants to be in the delivery room, a…

One of the first things a parent considers after giving birth to a child is the name. A person's name influences their personality and sense of self. As a result, one would assume that a parent would choose a name for their child after thoroughly understanding its meaning. The story that follows centers on an angry brother-in-law. Irish-born, the original poster (OP) is married to an American woman. OP's sister-in-law is expecting their first kid with her spouse. During the process of deciding…

she brought her own mini fridge

Copy cat!

Alright, girlies, pick up a pen and write this down: Never ever trust a cheater. There might be a small fraction of people who are the exception, but as a rule – People who cheated before can and will do it again if the opportunity presents itself. So no matter how much you loved your partner before, if they were unfaithful to you, they don't deserve a second chance. Especially if the only reason you found out about the cheating is because his lover is now pregnant with his child and he has no…

The three primary tenets of marriage are friendship, loyalty, and mutual trust. But what should one do if the other party violates the trust and the partnership agreement? An update regarding a husband's claims of financial adultery against his spouse can be seen below. The original poster (OP) asked for marital tips on Reddit. To put things in perspective, OP has been married to her partner for over ten years. They decided to open separate bank accounts for entertainment and leisure and a sing…