One of the most significant aspects of life is family. Your family should always come first and be your top priority. Having said that, after more than 10 years of marriage and three kids, how would you feel if you found out that your partner had a secret child that she has kept concealed from you your entire life? The story below tells the tale of the frustrated husband. The original poster (OP) and his spouse have raised three beautiful children over the course of their more than ten years of…

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Above all else, your children come first. They motivate you to put in a ton of effort, keep going, and get up every morning hoping that it will be better than the last. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated son-in-law. Along with his late wife, the original poster (OP) is the parent of three children. Even though he and his late wife were not the best of friends before she passed, he still makes an effort to cherish her memory for his children. In order to prevent any potential p…

In a marriage, compromise and sacrifice are essential. The tale below tells the story of the frustrated husband. The wife of the original poster (OP) offered to assist her brother with his move. To set the scene, OP's wife volunteered to help her brother, well aware that her husband, OP, would pitch in on her behalf. Her brother intends to move in with his girlfriend. The situation worsened though when the wife told OP that she would be taking their son to his first-ever baseball game without h…

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Love conquers all?

Choosing a name for your child is among the most difficult and stressful tasks you will likely face when getting ready for a child. A child's name is something they will carry with them through good times and bad. So, to use the most infamous quote in the history of television, 'With great power comes great responsibility', what would you do if your parents left you with a name that was too humiliating to ever use in public? The story below is an account of a confused daughter. Since childhood,…

Family should always come first because it is the most important thing in life. But what would you do if, on one of the most significant days of your life, your grandfather and stepfather were fighting over who gets to walk you down the aisle? The story below is an account of a frustrated stepdaughter. In the coming months, the original poster (OP) is set to tie the knot with her true love. But instead of acting as helpful observers, the bridal party has forced their grievances and expectations…

Weddings are happy occasions that may also be stressful at times. The drive to organize and execute a perfect day can sometimes cause the ones who matter most to suffer. The bride in the story below is puzzled. The original poster (OP) describes the moments building up to her big day. OP had worked together with her sister to organize the perfect wedding. OP's sister was the maid of honor for a while, but she was forced to step down from her esteemed position in order to take care of her health…

Being a stay-at-home mother requires a lot of work and dedication. But juggling demanding coworkers, part-time jobs, and the role of a stay-at-home mother all at once is even more challenging. So, what would you say if your partner insisted that you do everything for him because that's what it means to be a wife and mother, regardless of how difficult your day has been? This is the story of a frustrated wife and mother. The original poster (OP) and her husband are the proud parents of two beaut…

Relationships can be challenging. Sometimes you will have to put up with behaviors that, if it weren't for the person in front of you, you would never be able to accept. Having said that, it is critical to maintain your integrity and not waver from your beliefs. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated girlfriend. For almost a decade, the original poster (OP) and her boyfriend have been together. Things appeared to be going well at first, but as time went on, her partner's actual na…

It's a common belief that ‘sharing is caring'. But when is it acceptable to keep something to yourself and not share it? Is there a situation where this would be appropriate? The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) had recently undergone a medical procedure that necessitated a prolonged period of fasting. He was, therefore, relieved when the process finally ended and he was able to resume eating. After failing in his repeated attempts to get his girlfri…

There are a lot of myths regarding friendships between people of different genders. Some believe that relationships between persons of different genders can never last, while others believe that they can last forever. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated friend. For the past twenty years, the original poster (OP) has been friends with the same childhood pal. But recently, the childhood friend started dating a girl who doesn't tolerate having OP around. Therefore, matters deterio…

This is why you should never mix love with work

As a last-ditch attempt to salvage a relationship, many believe that having a child together would be the best course of action. But what they overlook is that raising a child is quite labor-intensive and demands a lot of your attention, love, and care. Therefore, it's reasonable to conclude that having children is not the best approach for restoring the passion and vigor of a relationship. The story that follows is the tale of a father who is unsure of what to do. The original poster (OP) and…

Blended families might be viewed as a complete and utter catastrophe or as a lovely, harmonious family unit made up of individuals connected solely by choice. But having honest conversations is essential to creating a cohesive blended family. An irritated stepmother tells her experience below. The original poster (OP) and her husband have been together for over a decade. Her partner's prior relationship resulted in a child. At the request of the little girl's biological mother, OP declined to a…