When someone gets married, they should only be surrounded by the people who make them happy, and that should be a non-negotiable rule – If one does not make you feel good, one is not invited to your wedding. Even if that means that certain family members are going to be excluded from your wedding day, I believe it is a small sacrifice to make for your special day. That being said, if you do end up uninviting people from your wedding, you cannot expect them to buy you a wedding gift. No invite –…

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. How would you react if your family betrayed your trust and gave the impression that your happiness and well-being were not important? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) was engaged to a guy named Mike. After five years of dating and three months of engagement, OP broke up with Mike after learning that he had been having an affair with another woman. Two years later, as OP adjusts to…

Paying for college is no small feat. While people of generations passed were able to pay for their university fees by working part-time, this sort of thing is simply not feasible anymore. Most college graduates end up borrowing money and later contend with student loans to pay back. If you don’t want to end up with payment plans hanging over your head well into adulthood, there’s a few options that mostly. Lucky, studious, and talented folks may get some assistance from scholarships and grants.…

A girl spends her whole life waiting to meet that one person who will stick by her side no matter what. You look forward to the day he gets down on one knee and proposes to take you as his wife. The brother in the story below is irritated. The original poster (OP) proposed to his fiancée not too long ago. He had been planning the proposal for some time and was eager to ask his girlfriend to marry him. However, as was to be expected, things didn't go according to plan, which crushed OP and his f…

They changed the baby's name!

Your family should always come first. Nevertheless, how would you react if your half-sister publicly celebrated the separation of both of your families? The sister who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) and her half-sister never shared a strong bond. The two did, however, at best keep a courteous relationship for the benefit of their parents. However, after the parents announced that they were splitting up, things rapidly got worse, with the sister openly ce…

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His subconscious told on him.

Sometimes it's necessary to give yourself a break when you've been busy juggling a family, work, and school—this husband does not agree.

Every breath you take, every move you make...

Your primary focus should always be your family. Having said that, if children are involved, you are responsible for giving them the best possible start in life so that they may lead better lives than that of their parents. The account that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) had been married to her husband for a considerable amount of time. They are parents to two children, the eldest of whom is six years old and the youngest of whom is three. Eight months ago,…

Your family should always be your top priority. Having said that, what should you do if you find yourself overwhelmed by an overwhelming number of unreasonable requests and unsure of what to do next? The story that follows tells the tale of the unhappy brother. The original poster (OP) gifted his sister an expensive yet thoughtful wedding present. The sister pleaded with her brother to pay for her gown before the wedding. OP readily consented, of course, and the two of them drove to the bridal…

Happy birthday, grandma!

Your priorities should always be centered around your family. Is there, however, a time in your life when you can prioritize yourself without experiencing guilt or anxiety? The story below is an account of a frustrated bride. The original poster (OP) is planning a child-free wedding. Put another way, children are not invited, no matter how close they are to the bride or groom. By now, it should be evident that this received a lot of feedback. Among them were some of OP's family members; her sis…

Oh, young love, isn't it beautiful? To meet someone new, get to know each other, fall in love, and go on romantic dates… It's all fun and games until you have to watch your ex-husband go through it all with someone else, and even worse, have his new girlfriend come to you for relationship advice. The woman in this Reddit story deserves an award for how she handled this situation with her ex-husband. Even though they broke things off mutually and respectfully, it still must sting when your ex-hu…

Relationships require ongoing effort. In addition to love, there are many other essential components that must exist in a relationship. The story below is an account of a frustrated boyfriend. The original poster (OP) and his girlfriend have been together for a long time. At first, things were going fairly well, but when OP got a fantastic job offer across the nation, things soon turned sour. The girlfriend conveyed her disinterest in a relationship of such kind and expressed her distaste for a…