Your first focus should always be your family. Along with that, you should be able to set firm limits and stand your ground when necessary. The story below is about a petty aunt. The original poster (OP) was contacted early this morning to take care of her three nephews and nieces due to an unforeseen medical crisis that forced the mother to visit the emergency room. Considering the gravity of the situation, OP was first happy about helping with the children. However, OP started to question how…

Having confidence in yourself and your looks is probably one of the main struggles that every woman out there has faced. It is impossible to stop comparing ourselves to other people, and that can cause a lot of issues with our self-acceptance. Surrounding yourself with people who support you, and are not afraid to tell what you are worth in their eyes, and compliment you, is so important. When your partner shows you how much they love and appreciate you, it not only strengthens your relationshi…

There are times, whether we like to admit it or not when our ego clouds our judgment and drives us to act against our moral convictions. The ex-husband's account of his frustrations is given below. The original poster (OP) recently went through a divorce. His marriage failed, as he made clear in the post, and a split was inevitable. Following the divorce, his now ex-wife was forced to return to work, which significantly reduced her quality of life. The ex-wife was affected by this change and th…

You marry not just him, but his family as well. That's why it's your duty to care for them, no matter how much you love it or how well you get along. The story that follows is an account of a disgruntled wife. The original poster (OP) is a mother and wife. Unfortunately, OP and her in-laws never got along and as a result, they never formed a deep bond. However, OP hardly ever had to interact with her spouse's family because they lived dozens of hours away in an entirely separate state. The situ…

Weddings should be joyous events that celebrate the joining of two individuals and their common love. However, what would you do if the bride insisted that you wear a gown that made you uneasy and self-conscious? Would you submit to the bride's demands without question or would you stand your ground? The bridesmaid who was frustrated is described in the story below. The bride and the original poster (OP) had been friends for nearly a decade. OP was therefore thrilled to hear about the bride's e…

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As much as we all would love to have the perfect fairytale relationship in which everything works out exactly how you both want it to and everything happens exactly when you want it to, it is often not the case. Relationships are messy, unexpected, and complicated. There are always changes and surprises that the couple has to deal with, and the way they deal with those kinds of challenges is a testimony to how strong their relationship actually is. A big unexpected change that happens in a lot…

No matter how many parents warn younger couples not to rush having children, this mistake keeps repeating itself and the world ends up with more children with divorced parents than children with an actual functioning family. Not to say that the couple in this Reddit story is going to divorce, we would not wish that to anyone, but it seems like they needed to have a serious conversation before having their first child, and now it is a bit too late. OP (original poster), is a new mom, who is also…

As was covered in the last article , loyalty and unity are the most important elements to consider while attempting to foster a happy and healthy marriage. Having said that, OP graciously updated us all on the events that had transpired since her last post on the platform, keeping us all suspenseful about how the tale would conclude. For those who are in need of a short recap of the previous post, OP was debating whether or not to marry a man who does not support her in her conflict with his fe…

Being a parent is a full-time job. Therefore, if someone is given the impression that raising kids doesn't need a lot of time and work, they may become a little agitated. Having said that, how would you feel if your partner declined to help you with housework since, in his opinion, you haven't worked in over a year and are just expected to stay at home with the child. The story below is an account of a frustrated husband. The primary source of income for the household is the original poster (OP…

Your family may be both your greatest friend and source of support and your worst nightmare. Your bond with your family is complex but rewarding, demanding but essential. The narrative below describes the sister who is frustrated. The original poster (OP) had taken a long time to plan her summer getaway. She was looking forward to her time away from home. Therefore, when her parents demanded that she bring her sibling along for the ride, things then took a sharp turn for the worse. OP devised a…

The cornerstone of a marriage is unity. Together with your partner, you can overcome any challenge that comes your way because you present a unified front. Having said that, how would you react if your partner continuously ranked someone else higher than you? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated fiancé. For six years, the original poster was in a relationship with her now-fiancé. From the beginning of their relationship, OP sensed that her fiancée’s best friend did not think hig…

Every year we set aside one day to celebrate our anniversary. We look forward to celebrating yet another year spent with our true love, our second half. That being said, what would you think if your partner didn't try to make the day special? The story that follows is the story of a frustrated wife. The original poster (OP) and her spouse just commemorated their tenth wedding anniversary. Ahead of the big day, OP expected that her husband would plan a special day where they could spend quality…

Festive events such as weddings are designed to pay tribute to the union of the bride and groom. However, how would you respond if the couple had decided to have a child-free wedding and then were angry when you failed to show up? The story below tells the story of the disappointed bride. The original poster (OP) conveys her displeasure with her now-husband's best friend. For her child-free wedding, OP and her hubby opted to invite only their closest friends and family. They were determined tha…

Mothers-in-law can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy. The daughter-in-law who is frustrated is described in the story below. The original poster (OP) had recently given birth to her first child. The mother-in-law of the OP has tried to exert authority over both her son and the newest member of the family. OP had assumed she could take this in stride and with grace, but ever since becoming a mother, she has entirely lost tolerance and empathy for her behavior. After that, OP and her part…